Relocation
Study in Hungary and the student residence permit
A European degree, programmes in English or Hungarian and the right to work while studying. We arrange your student residence permit and help you settle in Hungary — in English.
from €2,000
per year tuition at most universities
up to 30 hours
per week of part-time work while studying (optional)
1–3 years
permit validity with renewal
about €110
consular fee
Why Hungary
A European education at a reasonable price
Hungarian universities have long welcomed international students: hundreds of programmes in English, renowned medical and technical faculties, and a cost of living noticeably lower than in Western Europe.
- An officially recognised EU degree
- Programmes in English — no Hungarian required
- Visa-free travel in the Schengen area: up to 90 days in any 180
- The right to work part-time while studying without a separate permit
- Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship: free tuition and a monthly allowance
- After graduation — a path to a work permit in Hungary
Universities
Popular universities for international students
You choose your programme and apply to the university yourself — we take care of the residence permit and the move.
Semmelweis
Budapest — medicine, dentistry, pharmacy
ELTE
Budapest — humanities and natural sciences, IT
BME
Budapest — engineering and architecture
Corvinus
Budapest — economics and business
Debrecen
Debrecen — medicine, engineering, agriculture
Szeged and Pécs
Medicine, law, natural sciences
Tuition usually costs €2,000 to €6,000 a year. Medical and dental programmes are noticeably more expensive. The university sets the exact price.
Requirements
What you need for a student residence permit
Letter of admission
Confirmation from a university, college or language school with the study dates.
Means of subsistence
There is no fixed amount. You need a bank statement showing account activity or a sponsorship letter from your parents. As a guide — from HUF 150,000–200,000 per month in Budapest.
Housing
A dormitory, a lease or a booking for the first period.
Health insurance
For the whole stay, valid in Hungary.
Passport
Valid for the whole study period, with two blank pages.
Criminal record certificate
Usually with a translation. For minors — consent of the other parent.
Rights and rules
What you can do and what to keep in mind
- You can work part-time if you wish, without a separate permit: up to 30 hours a week during studies and full-time during holidays
- Renewal in Hungary, 90 to 30 days before the permit expires
- You need to keep studying: if you do not finish the programme within 1.5 times its standard length, the permit may not be renewed
- After graduation you can get a residence permit to look for a job or start a business — for up to 9 months
- Citizens of Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Tajikistan apply through a consulate
How we help
From the letter of admission to your first renewal
01
Check
We check the letter of admission, statements and deadlines and tell you what is missing.
02
Documents
Document list, application form, translations, insurance and proof of housing.
03
Housing
With the Turnkey student package we find a dormitory or apartment and check the lease.
04
Consulate
Submission, biometrics and a D visa to enter — you must enter within 3 months.
05
Arrival
We meet you and help with the address card, bank and TAJ number.
06
Renewal
Every year or every 2–3 years we renew the permit while you are studying.
Pricing
Support prices
All prices are + VAT 27%.
Student residence permit
790 € + VAT
If you have already been admitted to a university.
- ✓Check of the admission letter, statements and insurance
- ✓Filling in the residence permit application
- ✓Document list and check of translations
- ✓Preparation for submission at the consulate
- ✓Translation of letters from the immigration authority into English
- ✓Renewal deadline reminder
Most popular
Turnkey student
1 490 € + VAT
Residence permit and settling in Hungary.
- ✓Everything in the Student residence permit package
- ✓Finding a dormitory or apartment and checking the lease
- ✓Meeting in Budapest and a day of accompaniment with an interpreter
- ✓Address card, tax number and TAJ
- ✓Help opening a bank account
- ✓Answers to questions about documents and deadlines via Telegram or WhatsApp
Renewal
490 € + VAT
While you are studying.
- ✓Check of the university certificate and statements
- ✓Submission of the application
- ✓Answers to immigration authority requests
Paid separately: tuition, the consular fee (about €110, Stipendium Hungaricum scholars are exempt), the renewal fee in Hungary, translations, insurance and housing.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
No, if the programme is in English. Programmes in Hungarian require a certificate or a preparatory course.
There is no fixed amount. The immigration authority checks whether you have enough for living costs, housing and insurance. A statement with regular deposits or a sponsorship letter from your parents with proof of their income works best.
You do not have to work, but you can — without a separate permit: up to 30 hours a week during studies and full-time during holidays. You need a tax number and registration with the employer.
Family options on a student permit are limited. We will go through your case at the consultation and find a ground for your spouse or children.
You can get a residence permit to look for a job or start a business — for up to 9 months. The application must be submitted no later than 15 days before your student permit expires. Then — a work permit, the Hungarian Card or the Blue Card.
Yes, if the courses are held at an accredited school that issues a letter of admission. The permit is arranged in the same way as for a university.
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