How many universities does Budapest have?

Our index lists 4 universities in Budapest with 835 study programmes between them, 86 taught in English.

Is Budapest affordable for students?

Budapest scores 8/10 on affordability in our City Life Index. Students in Hungary spend roughly €632 a month on living costs. Full breakdown: Cost of studying in Hungary.

Universities in Budapest

Budapest has 4 universities in our index, offering 835 study programmes — 86 taught in English. Here's how the city scores for student life, and who teaches what.

City Life Index

Affordability8/10

Safety9/10

Student vibe10/10

English-friendly8/10

Weather6/10

Transport9/10

Out of 10. The line on each bar is the average across the 99 student cities we score.

Budapest offers an affordable and vibrant student experience with excellent transport and a safe environment, though winters can be quite cold.