Cost of studying in Hungary

Studying in Hungary costs an EU student around €9,084 a year: about €1,500 in tuition, plus €632 a month to live. Students from outside the EU usually pay €5,500 in tuition instead. Here's tuition for EU and international students at the 11 universities we index, plus what a month of living costs, from Eurostat.

Tuition figures are typical yearly fees, sourced from Eurydice 2024/25 (as of 2025/26). Specific programmes — especially medicine and English-taught tracks — can charge more. Always confirm on the university's official page.

What a year costs, compared

North Macedonia€5,920

Bosnia and Herzegovina€6,552

Bulgaria€6,968

Poland€7,380

Romania€7,840

Serbia€8,040

Slovakia€8,628

Croatia€8,762

Hungary€9,084

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to study in Hungary?

Studying in Hungary costs an EU student around €9,084 a year: about €1,500 in tuition, plus €632 a month to live. Students from outside the EU usually pay €5,500 in tuition instead.

How much is tuition in Hungary for EU students?

EU/EEA students typically pay around €1,500 per year at universities in our index. Individual programmes can differ.

How much do international (non-EU) students pay in Hungary?

Non-EU tuition at universities in our index is usually €5,500 per year. Medicine and business programmes often cost more.

What are living costs for a student in Hungary?

Plan for roughly €632 a month (rent, food, transport) — about €7,584 per year, based on Eurostat. Big cities cost more than the average, smaller towns less.

Last updated 2026-09-15.