TRIn Hungary, you can study medicine, dentistry and pharmacy in English, and universities choose students with their own entrance exam. For the 6-year English-taught medicine program at Semmelweis University, there is an online test in biology, chemistry and English, followed by an interview. At the University of Debrecen, there is a written exam in chemistry or physics in addition to biology, and an English interview.
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A self-funded student sends their documents directly to the university they choose. The University of Debrecen asks for at least B2 in English from a supervised exam. In medicine, dentistry and pharmacy, the university chooses students with its own entrance exam and interview.
The academic year has two semesters, autumn and spring. At the ELTE Faculty of Humanities, 2026/27 autumn classes started on 7 September 2026, and exams end on 29 January 2027. Spring classes start on 8 February 2027, and the exam period closes on 2 July 2027. A bachelor's degree takes 6 to 8 semesters, which is 3 to 4 years.
Some universities open a preparatory program before health fields. For the University of Szeged's health sciences Foundation Year, the 2027/28 application deadline is 30 June 2027. Debrecen does not take students directly into medicine, dentistry and pharmacy for February 2027 entry.
With a residence permit for study, you can work up to 30 hours a week during the term. Outside the term, you have the right to work full-time for up to 90 days or 66 working days a year.
A student who graduates in Hungary can get a residence permit valid for up to 9 months to look for a job or start a company. The application is made at least 15 days before the student permit ends. When a job is found, this permit can be changed into a residence permit for work.
The universities are the country's top three schools according to the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Examples from current fees for international students, as published on the schools' own pages.
Budapest Business University (BGE) estimate, Budapest, No date on the page
For a residence permit for study, the applicant documents enough financial means to cover living, accommodation, the return trip and health costs for the whole stay. The official pages we checked do not state a fixed monthly or yearly amount.
A month-by-month plan for 2027 entry. Official date Our suggestion
Decide whether you want to learn Hungarian or take an English summer program. The Debrecen Summer School is in Hungarian, and the ELTE summer programs are in English.
According to ELTE's 2026 page, Budapest Summer University courses were announced until 15 January. Follow the page for the 2027 courses.
Work out your current Hungarian or English level and choose the course length (2 or 4 weeks).
In the ELTE Business & Economics Summer University 2026 program, an early registration fee applied until 30 April. Check the 2027 dates.
We suggest asking the Hungarian representation in Türkiye which visa you need for a short course.
In the ELTE Business & Economics Summer University 2026 program, the application deadline was 20 June.
At the Debrecen Summer School, the application deadline for the 2026 course was 1 July 2026, and the 4-week course started on 20 July 2026. The 2027 dates have not been published yet.
The first period for 2027/28 bachelor's and master's applications has opened at the ELTE Faculty of Humanities. It closes on 30 November 2026.
Last application day at Debrecen for those who want to start in February 2027 (including Basic Medicine Course II).
International applications for 2027/28 open at the University of Szeged Faculty of Medicine.
If you are thinking of applying for Stipendium Hungaricum: for 2026/27, the last day was 15 January 2026. We have not found the 2027/28 dates yet.
Last application day for all programs at Debrecen for September 2027 entry.
Last day for English-taught medicine, dentistry and pharmacy at Semmelweis. The last application period at the ELTE Faculty of Humanities also closes on this day.
After admission, apply for the 'Residence Permit for the Purpose of Studies' at the Hungarian representation in Türkiye.
Autumn semester registration and course selection take place in the first half of September.
The first application window for the ELTE International Relations MA is open. The application fee in this period is €100.
First application deadline for the ELTE International Relations MA. Applications for February 2027 entry at BME also close on this day.
Second application deadline for the ELTE International Relations MA (at 23:59 CET).
Third application deadline for the ELTE International Relations MA. The application fee in this window is €150.
Last application day for all programs at Debrecen for September 2027 entry.
Final application deadline for the ELTE International Relations MA. The application fee in this window is €200.
After admission, apply for the residence permit for study at the Hungarian representation in Türkiye.
ELTE International Relations MA classes start.
The Semmelweis written test is made up of medical biology, medical chemistry, general English and medical English, with 20 questions in each section. The student takes the test online from home on their own computer. The interview and oral exam are held in person or on Zoom. Exams are held once or twice a week from the start of March to the end of June.
For English-taught medicine, Semmelweis states a fee of 9,340 EUR per semester, plus additional one-time fees. The page does not say which academic year this amount is for. The same page gives the last application date as 31 May 2027.
At the University of Debrecen, the written exam for medicine, dentistry and pharmacy lasts 50 minutes. Biology is required for everyone. You choose chemistry or physics as the second subject. The interview assesses communication in English and motivation. The university has an information page made for Türkiye and a contact address in Istanbul.
Last checked: October 2026. Rules and amounts can change. We check the current situation together before you apply.
Bachelor's programs last 6 to 8 semesters (3 to 4 years). In fields like medicine there are single-stage programs of 10 to 12 semesters. Self-funded international students can send their documents directly to the institution. For programs that start in September, the second admission round is in February. For example, the English general medicine program at the University of Szeged lasts 12 semesters (360 ECTS).
Master's programs last 2 to 4 semesters. Self-funded international students can send their application documents directly to the institution.
Higher education institutions in Hungary offer more than 700 programs in English, German, French and other languages. Applications to Hungarian-language programs go through the FELVI system and require advanced Hungarian.
Tuition fees vary by program and institution. For example, the University of Szeged lists a fee of 7,900 EUR per semester for its English general medicine program starting in autumn 2026/2027. Semmelweis University lists 9,340 euros per semester for English medicine, plus one-time fees.
The document is called 'Residence Permit for the Purpose of Studies'. You apply at the Hungarian embassy or consulate in the country of your nationality. People who are already in Hungary without needing a visa can apply online through the Enter Hungary system.
The applicant must show that they have enough financial means to cover living costs, accommodation, the return trip and health expenses. The official pages we reviewed do not state a fixed amount.
Students with a residence permit for study purposes can work up to 30 hours a week during the term. Outside the study periods, they can work full-time for up to 90 days a year (66 working days).
While your study permit is still valid and the job you are looking for fits your level of study, you can apply for a residence permit for job seeking or starting a business.
The academic year has two semesters, autumn and spring. Autumn semester registration takes place in the first half of September, and spring semester registration in the first half of February.
At Semmelweis there is a test with 20 questions each in medical biology, medical chemistry, general English and medical English. The student takes the test at home on their own computer. After that there is an interview, in person or on Zoom. At Debrecen, biology is required in the 50-minute written exam, and the second subject is chemistry or physics.
Debrecen asks for at least a B2 certificate from a supervised exam. Those who completed secondary school in English may be exempt with a language-of-instruction certificate. For the ELTE International Relations MA, B2 is required, and IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL iBT between 46 and 59 is accepted. At ELTE, a candidate without a certificate is assessed in an interview.
At some universities, yes. At Debrecen, the last day for February 2027 entry is 1 November 2026. But in this intake there is no direct entry to medicine, dentistry or pharmacy. At BME, the application for February 2027 for self-funded students is between 15 October and 15 November 2026. The ELTE Faculty of Humanities calendar shows no bachelor's or master's entry for February 2027.
It is a scholarship from the Hungarian Government. It covers study with no tuition fee, a monthly stipend, an accommodation contribution and health insurance. The 2026/27 application opened on 14 November 2025 and closed on 15 January 2026 at 14:00 (CET). We could not yet find the 2027/28 dates on the official site.
The official pages we reviewed do not give a fixed amount. They ask for enough funds to cover your costs for the length of your stay. The required bank statement period varies by mission: the Hungarian Embassy in Kuwait asks for up to 6 months of statements, and the one in Pristina asks for up to 3 months. We recommend asking the mission in Türkiye for the current document list.
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