Self-funded English programmes vary widely — medicine is high; many regional non-medical programmes are more competitive. Living costs are often lower than Western Europe.
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Pécs, Hungary
University of Pécs offers English programmes in a lower-cost student city.
Check faculty fees on international.pte.hu.
Tuition, teaching language, vacancies and deadlines vary by programme and year. Always reconfirm details on the official programme notice before applying.
A student-friendly comparison of self-funded international tuition, with medicine separated from ordinary programmes.
Reference research snapshot. Self-funded English tuition is set per faculty. Stipendium Hungaricum can change the budget completely when awarded. Always confirm before payment.
Choose degree level and subject family first (medical vs non-medical). Then pick a budget tier and verify the faculty notice.
Medicine, dentistry and veterinary programmes are typically high-cost English tracks. Compare them separately from ordinary BA/MA fees.
Self-funded international tuition for English programmes commonly ranges from a few thousand to well over €10,000/year for medicine. Stipendium Hungaricum and other scholarships may cover tuition for eligible students.
Budapest is the most expensive Hungarian student city. Szeged, Debrecen, Pécs, Miskolc and Sopron are often cheaper overall.
Approximate self-funded annual tuition. Exact amounts are faculty-specific — verify on official portals.
| University | City / region | Annual tuition (approx.) | Application + enrolment | Approx. first-year university cost | Simple note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Miskolc | Miskolc | Selected programmes often ~€2,000–€4,000 (verify) | Application fees vary — verify | Programme-specific | Regional value candidate |
| University of Sopron | Sopron | Selected programmes often ~€2,000–€4,500 (verify) | Verify official site | Programme-specific | Regional specialised options |
| Óbuda University | Budapest | Often ~€3,000–€5,500 for tech tracks (verify) | Verify official site | Programme-specific | Applied English tech |
| University | City / region | Annual tuition (approx.) | Application + enrolment | Approx. first-year university cost | Simple note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pécs — non-medical | Pécs | Often ~€3,000–€6,000 (verify; medicine higher) | Verify official site | Programme-specific | Exclude medicine from this band |
| University of Szeged — non-medical | Szeged | Often ~€3,000–€6,000 (verify; medicine higher) | Verify official site | Programme-specific | Student-city value |
| University | City / region | Annual tuition (approx.) | Application + enrolment | Approx. first-year university cost | Simple note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semmelweis — medicine/health | Budapest | Often ~€10,000–€18,000+ (verify) | Entrance/application fees apply | High | Premium health track |
| Corvinus — business/economics | Budapest | Often ~€5,000–€8,000+ (verify) | Verify official site | Mid/high | English business degrees |
English medicine programmes commonly exceed €10,000–€18,000+/year depending on university. Always verify the faculty fee table.
Master's tuition varies by faculty and may differ from Bachelor's prices at the same university.
| University | City / region | Annual tuition (approx.) | Application + enrolment | Approx. first-year university cost | Simple note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Miskolc — Master's | Miskolc | Often ~€2,000–€4,500 (verify) | Verify official site | Programme-specific | Regional Master's value |
| University of Sopron — Master's | Sopron | Often ~€2,000–€4,500 (verify) | Verify official site | Programme-specific | Confirm English availability |
| University | City / region | Annual tuition (approx.) | Application + enrolment | Approx. first-year university cost | Simple note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pécs — Master's (non-medical) | Pécs | Often ~€3,000–€6,500 (verify) | Verify official site | Programme-specific | Medicine priced separately |
| ELTE — Master's | Budapest | Often ~€3,000–€7,000 (verify) | Verify official site | Programme-specific | Wide English catalogue |
| University | City / region | Annual tuition (approx.) | Application + enrolment | Approx. first-year university cost | Simple note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semmelweis — postgraduate health | Budapest | High / programme-specific | Verify official site | High | Health premium track |
| BME — engineering Master's | Budapest | Often ~€3,500–€7,500 (verify) | Verify official site | Programme-specific | Flagship tech Master's |
| Student situation | Best starting options |
|---|---|
| Budget under ~€2,500/year | Limited for self-funded English degrees — prioritise scholarships (e.g. Stipendium Hungaricum) or the lowest regional non-medical notices |
| Budget ~€2,500–€5,000/year | Miskolc, Sopron, Óbuda and selected non-medical programmes in Pécs/Szeged |
| Budget above ~€5,000/year | Corvinus, BME, ELTE mid/high faculties, and all medicine/health tracks |
Correct student workflow: choose medical vs non-medical → choose budget tier → choose city → check Stipendium Hungaricum → verify exact faculty tuition.
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