Universities in Hungary for international students

The predecessor of METU, the Budapest College of Communication, was founded in 2001, and at that time no one even guessed that from 2016 it would operate as a university of applied sciences. Today studying at METU means that; In their training, which prepares you for a rapidly changing environment and the challenges of the labor market, you can gain practical knowledge, so you will have a better chance of finding a job.

Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church in Hungary is a young institution with a long tradition. The university was established in its present form in 1993; however, its legal predecessors date back to 1839 and 1855. It is founded on the traditions of Reformed education, yet the university is open to professional innovation.

Founded in 1538, The University of Debrecen is one of the largest institutions of higher education in Hungary today. The cooperation of fourteen faculties ensures the multidisciplinary background guaranteeing the University a leading role as a research and education institution, and the intellectual center of Eastern Hungary.

The Corvinus University of Budapest is the best educational institution in Hungary in the fields of Economic, Management and Social Sciences. University-level education, just as in the most advanced countries of the world, started in Budapest in the 1920s at the autonomous Economics Faculty of the Hungarian Royal University of Science. Moreover, it is a community worth belonging to. Our academics are excellent, our students are talented, the university offers state-of-the-art knowledge, a professional network and a secure future.

Situated in the heart of Budapest, The Culinary Institute of Europe (CIE) offers you a globally competitive and intensive one-year long learning opportunity in gastronomy in the heart of the European Union. Our courses will give you an insight into both the theory and practice of professional cooking. As a result of this class, you will have the confidence to use a variety of basic cooking techniques, including frying, roasting, and baking.

Founded in 1735, The University of Sopron is located in West-Hungary. In the life of an institution, the place itself is determinant. This is because the natural and man-made surrounds, the mentality of the people living there and the history of the city. The University of Sopron concentrates on education and research.

The University of Pannonia is a public university with five faculties situated near Lake Balaton in Hungary. The five faculties of the university offer high quality education supported by cutting edge research activity and student friendly environment. The University of Pannonia offers a wide variety of programmes to transform leisure time into quality entertainment on campus.

Szent István University, one of Hungary’s largest institutions of higher education, was founded in 2000. The university headquarters are located in Gödöllő, but altogether 7 different faculties for study and research in Budapest, Gödöllő and Szarvas host approximately 11000 students.

Edutus University is a young, dynamically developing, environmentally conscious university. Edutus is a student-oriented University not only due to its size, but because students and teachers have a close and personal relationship. We also have special programs to help professional sportspeople and students with special needs in their studies. The main aim of Edutus University is to strengthen the character of a “knowledge center” by strengthening its relations with the public education and business spheres and building new ways of cooperation, so that its services can promote the competitiveness of the region. 

Founded in 2000, Kaposvár University is one of the largest universities in the Southern Transdanubian region of Hungary. Its establishment made Kaposvár the ninth university town in the country. All of our students and teachers benefit from the primary results of the various merged institutions of higher education: our work is carried out in an open and flexible educational system which easily meets the challenges and expectations of the modern age. Based on decades of traditions, our University plays a determining professional, occupational and cultural role in the lives of the country and the region by offering versatile and colorful study programmes with an easy transition among the degree studies.

University of Miskolc is the largest university of Northern Hungary. The University of Miskolc offers degrees in over 300 fields of study within its seven faculties and one institute. We focus on gaining, applying and sharing knowledge – and not just from books and lectures, but also the knowledge (and wisdom) that comes from encountering new situations and a variety of people. 

The University of Pécs is one of the leading research universities in the country with a huge professional research background. The University of Pécs with its 20 000 students, with more than 4 500 international students, with 1 400 lecturers and researchers, with its 10 faculties is one of the largest higher education institutions in Hungary and the centre of knowledge within the Transdanubian region. Its roots date back to 1367. 

The University of Szeged is one of Hungary’s leading and internationally ranked higher education institution. The University of Szeged (SZTE) with a history dating back to 1581, is located in the sunniest city of Hungary attracting thousands of young people due to its lively, urban student life, colourful festivals and safe environment. The SZTE is one of the largest domestic higher education complexes where about 21,000 university students enrich their knowledge, including more than 4,100 foreign students.

Founded in 1782, The Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) is a prestigious higher education institution in Hungary and it also has well-established international reputation. Its main mission is to educate professionals for the industry in the disciplines of technology, informatics, natural sciences, economics, business and management. 

Óbuda University is a dynamic and thriving institution located in Budapest, heart of Hungary, heart of Europe. For 140 years of existence, the educational excellence has remained paramount. Óbuda University aims to educate and train talented, visionary, socially and ethically conscious leaders and professionals in engineering, IT and economics for the future.

Established in 1991 as the first private higher education college in Central Europe, International Business School has grown into a truly modern and dynamic business school. IBS has its hands on the pulse of the heart of Europe. With campuses in Budapest, Hungary and Vienna, Austria, we make sure our students study in a truly inspiring environment. IBS campus in Budapest, consisting of three beautifully restored architectural heritage buildings, is located in Graphisoft Park in Óbuda, directly by the Danube and is an ideal venue for education. 

Founded in 1992, Kodolanyi Janos University (KJU) is a state-accredited non-profit private university offering undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate study programs and doing applied research in the fields of computer science & engineering, tourism & hospitality, business management, mass media & communication, social sciences, history, performing arts, cultural and language studies.

Located in the heart of Budapest, The University of Public Service (Ludovika – UPS) is the single institution in Hungary to offer degree programs in public service with a comprehensive approach focusing on the needs of the government. It educates the next generation of military, law enforcement, public management and international affairs experts and leaders. Our University has a very diverse student body, which enables students of different fields of public service to become better acquainted with each other and cooperate in many fields of life.

Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) is the oldest and largest university in Hungary and it is the most popular higher education institution among applicants each year. As the leading research university in Hungary, the name of ELTE means knowledge, opportunities, competition, openness and community. Meet ELTE students and take a tour with us at ELTE in the centre of Budapest.