Why studying in Hungary
Why studying in Hungary: studying in Hungary will help to explore cultural heritage, exceptional educational system and unforgettable adventures. Hungarian institutions are well known for their education and the universities were ranked in the top list in the world. Universities offer low tuition fees and resemble living costs. Hungary is the central location in Europe and Budapest is one vibrant city that offers to experience the culture and its diversity.
QS World University Rankings 2021 - Top Universities in Hungary
Rank | University |
1 | University of Szeged |
2 | University of Debrecen |
3 | Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) |
4 | Budapest University of Technology and Economics |
5 | University of Pécs |
6 | Corvinus University of Budapest |
7 | Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences |
8 | Széchenyi István University |
9 | University of Miskolc |
10 | University of Pannonia |
1. University of Szeged
This is a public research university established in 1581 as Jesuit Academy of Kolozsvar and the institution was re-established in 1872 by Emperor Franz Joseph I. This university is the oldest research university in Hungary relocated to Szeged in 1921. This university also has an operational part in Klebelsberg Library, the largest university library in Central Europe. The motto of the university is “Truth. Bravery. Freedom”.
Courses offered:
- Bachelor programmes
- Master programmes
- Undivided programmes
- Doctoral programmes
- Non degree programmes
- Exchange programmes
2. University of Debrecen
This university is a public university located in Debrecen, Hungary. It is the oldest higher education institution in Hungary still in operation and was established in 1538. In 1886 particularly for international students the institution offered English language programmes especially for the medical and engineering field. In the beginning of the 20th century the college transformed into a university. This university also operates in South Korea in association with the Basic Medicine campus.
Courses offered:
- Bachelor programmes
- Master programmes
- PhD programs
3. Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE)
This university also known as University of Budapest, is a Hungarian public research university located in Budapest. It is the largest and most prestigious higher education institution in Hungary established in 1635. The motto of the university is “Community of Knowledge”. The university got the name after the death of Baron Loránd Eötvös in 1950, who is a well known physicist who researched and taught in the University of Budapest.
Courses offered:
- Bachelor programmes
- Master programmes
- PhD programs
4. Budapest University of Technology and Economics
It is a public research university located in Budapest, Hungary founded in 1782. This university is considered as the world’s oldest institute of technology which has a university rank and structure. About 70% of Hungary’s engineering degree is issued from this university. The training courses from this university are delivered in five languages such as Hungarian, English, German, French and Russian.
Courses offered:
- Bachelor programmes
- Master programmes
- PhD programs
- DLA programmes
5.University of Pécs
This is the first university established in Hungary and fourth in Central Europe. This is one of the largest higher education institutions founded in 1367 in the medieval ages. In 1951 the university was moved to Pécs, the motto of the university is written as “Hungary’s first university”. This university has the largest number of student enrolment each year that make the university higher education in the country.
Courses offered:
- Bachelor programmes
- Master programmes
- PhD programs
- Non degree programs
- One- tier master program
6. Corvinus University of Budapest
The motto of the university is “My knowledge is my helper” and it is a private research university in Budapest, Hungary established in 1920. The university mainly focused on business administration, economics and social science. The university taught courses in 4 languages such as Hungarian, English, French or German. This university is the first Hungarian university to get a title as best in the area of agriculture.
Courses offered:
- Undergraduate programmes
- Graduate programmes
- Postgraduate programmes
- Doctoral studies
- Executive programs
- Double degree programs
7. Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE)
This is a public university and polytechnic university in Hungary established in 1787. The main campus is located in Gödöllő which is 30 km away from the capital of hungary budapest. This university is mainly focused on the agricultural and life science field. The university was formed in 2000 by merging of several independent institutions among them the oldest one was University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest which was founded in 1787.
Courses offered:
- Bachelor programmes
- Master programmes
8. Széchenyi István University
This university was established in 1968 and it is a public university located in Győr, Hungary. The university has a good strength in the field of automotive engineering which is in cooperation with Audi. The university got the name in 1986, meaning István Széchenyi is the greatest Hungarian.
Courses offered:
- Bachelor programmes
- Master programmes
- Double degree programmes
- Doctoral programmes
- Postgraduate programmes
9. University of Miskolc
This is the largest university of northern Hungary established in 1735 in the city of Miskolc. The university was established by parliament and it has been considered as the first schools under non-ecclesiastical control in the Habsburg Empire. When Hungary lost its northern territories the institution was moved to Sopron. During the socialist era the government decided to have the university in the largest city of the area called Miskolc.
Courses offered:
- Undergraduate programmes
- Graduate programmes
- Exchange programmes
- Doctoral studies
10. University of Pannonia
The university was founded in 1949 and it is a public university located in Veszprém, Hungary. The university is divided into five departments, such as Arts and Humanities, Engineering, Agriculture, Economics and Information Technology. In the beginning the university was performed as a regional faculty with five courses. The university’s major focus is sustainability and innovative solutions, such as recycling and waste management. The university’s campus in Zalaegerszeg is supported by the solar battery park and rainwater collection system.
Courses offered:
- Bachelor programmes
- Master programmes
- Doctoral programmes
