🇭🇺Hungary
The Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship, EU-recognized degrees and the gentlest cost of living in our atlas.
The Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship covers the costs of dozens of Tunisian students every year, and Budapest remains one of the most affordable capitals in Europe: Hungary is the continent’s best value for money.
Why Hungary?
- The Stipendium Hungaricum scholarshipTuition covered, housing and a monthly allowance: Tunisia has an official quota every year, and we know the application inside out.
- Affordable tuitionWithout a scholarship, expect €2,000 to €8,000 per year depending on the field (medicine costs more): among the lowest in the European Union.
- EU-recognized degreesMedicine at Semmelweis, engineering at BME, economics at Corvinus: degrees valid across the entire Union.
- A gentle cost of living€500 to €800 per month in Budapest, even less in Debrecen or Szeged: the lightest budget in our atlas.
Admission requirements
- Baccalaureate and translated transcripts
- Application in English: nearly all international programs are taught in English
- IELTS/TOEFL or the university’s own internal language test
- Entrance exam (written and oral) for medicine and certain fields
- For the scholarship: Stipendium Hungaricum application due by mid-January
The student visa (type D) requires your admission, proof of funds and accommodation. Processing: 3 to 5 weeks. Stipendium scholarship holders benefit from a simplified track.
Your monthly budget at a glance
| Expense (Budapest) | Range |
|---|---|
| University residence | €150 – 300 |
| Room in a shared flat | €250 – 400 |
| Food | €150 – 220 |
| Transport (student pass) | €10 – 20 |
| Phone, internet & extras | €30 – 50 |
| Going out & leisure | €60 – 120 |
| Estimated total | €500 – 800 /month |
With the Stipendium scholarship (housing + allowance), your out-of-pocket costs can drop to almost zero: it is the most economical option in our atlas.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship?
A Hungarian state scholarship: tuition covered, housing and a monthly allowance. Tunisia has an official annual quota; applications are submitted in January for the September intake.
Do I need to speak Hungarian?
No: the international programs are taught in English. You pick up Hungarian on the spot for daily life.
Can I study medicine there?
Yes: Semmelweis, Debrecen, Szeged and Pécs teach in English, with an entrance exam. The degrees are recognized across the EU.
Can I work during my studies?
Yes: part time during the semester (around 24 hrs/week) and full time in summer, with the student residence permit.
Can I stay in Hungary after graduation?
Yes: a post-graduation job-seeking residence permit, right in the heart of the Schengen area.
Figures and rules verified at the time of publication: fees, scholarships and visa conditions change regularly. Every detail is confirmed with you, up to date, during the consultation.
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