Compared with the rest of Western Europe, Hungary presents a very affordable place to study with regards to both tuition and living costs. Tuition fees vary depending on school and program. Often medicine and dentistry will be among the more expensive options with fees of up to 20,000 Euro and in some cases as low as 4,500 Euro for other programs.
In addition to tuition fees you will also be required to pay an application fee, exam fee and registration fee, all between 100 and 150 Euro.
Living costs in Hungary are comparatively low. They are naturally slightly higher in the bigger cities such as Budapest with rents starting at round 300 Euro per month. You should be able to get by with approximately 750 Euro per month allowing enough for not just rent but also public transport, health insurance, study materials etc and even allowing for a few nights out.
Housing
While studying in Hungary you have several options when it comes to housing. Most universities have dormitories, which are usually the cheapest alternative. These are generally pretty great party venues, as in most other places but not always available for foreign students. You may find the standard here slightly below what you are used to, depending on where you are from.
Another alternative is renting an apartment alone or with friends or opting for a sub-tenancy, meaning you rent a single room in somebody else’s apartment. Your university will be able to help you to find accommodation. Apartments are also listed in the newspapers if you want to try it on your own. Keep in mind that it might be easier to have someone who speaks Hungarian at hand to help you out at times!
If you are renting an apartment, you should also keep in mind that you may need up to two month’s worth of rent ready in cash when signing the contract. This acts as a deposit and should be returned to you when you move out provided that the apartment is still in good order.
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