Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy
Medicine, Engineering, Agriculture
Engineering, IT, Architecture
Business, Economics, International Studies
Medicine, Law, Health Sciences
| Expense | Annual (EUR) | Approx. INR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition — MBBS / Medicine | EUR 6,000–14,000 | INR 5.3–12.4 lakhs |
| Tuition — Engineering / Business | EUR 4,000–8,000 | INR 3.5–7 lakhs |
| Accommodation | EUR 2,400–5,400 | INR 2.1–4.8 lakhs |
| Food, Transport, Misc. | EUR 2,400–4,200 | INR 2.1–3.7 lakhs |
| TOTAL | EUR 8,800–23,600 | ~INR 7.8–20.8 lakhs/yr |
| Institution | Scholarship | Eligibility | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungarian Government (Tempus Foundation) | Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship | International | Visit |
| Hungarian Government (Tempus Foundation) | New National Excellence Programme (ÚNKP) | Domestic | Visit |
| Hungarian Government | Hungarian Diaspora Scholarship | International | Visit |
| Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) | ELTE Excellence Scholarship | Both | Visit |
| Budapest University of Technology (BME) | BME Scholarship for International Students | International | Visit |
| University of Debrecen | University of Debrecen Merit Scholarship | Both | Visit |
| Central European University (CEU) | CEU Merit Scholarship | International | Visit |
| Corvinus University of Budapest | Corvinus Excellence Scholarship | Both | Visit |
| University of Pécs | University of Pécs International Scholarship | International | Visit |
| University of Szeged | University of Szeged Doctoral Scholarship | Both | Visit |
| Pázmány Péter Catholic University | PPCU International Excellence Grant | International | Visit |
| Hungarian Academy of Sciences | MTA Postdoctoral Research Fellowship | Domestic | Visit |
| Tempus Public Foundation | Campus Mundi Mobility Scholarship | International | Visit |
| Miskolc University | University of Miskolc Excellence Award | Both | Visit |
| Collegium Hungaricum (Various) | Bursa Hungarica Municipal Scholarship | Domestic | Visit |
| Semmelweis University Budapest | Semmelweis International Medical Scholarship | International | Visit |
| Óbuda University | Óbuda University International Scholarship | Both | Visit |
| Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) | ELTE Doctoral School International Fellowship | International | Visit |
| National Talent Programme (NTP) | NTP National Talent Scholarship | Domestic | Visit |
| McDaniel College Budapest | McDaniel Budapest Merit Scholarship | International | Visit |
Yes — Hungary is one of EPA Global's top EU recommendations for students from Nepal and Bangladesh. Affordable English-medium medical and engineering programmes, the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship (full funding), EU membership with Schengen access, and a lower cost of living than Western Europe make Hungary highly attractive.
The Stipendium Hungaricum is the Hungarian Government's full scholarship covering tuition fees, monthly stipend (HUF 43,700 ≈ EUR 120/month), and subsidised or free dormitory accommodation. It is available to students from India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and 70+ countries. Applications are submitted through the Hungarian Embassy in your home country — not directly to universities. The deadline is typically January–February.
Yes — Hungarian medical universities are listed by the NMC (National Medical Commission, India) and Nepal Medical Council, meaning MBBS degrees from recognised Hungarian institutions can be used to appear for the NEXT exam (India) and NMC exams (Nepal) after graduation. Always verify your specific institution is on the current NMC list before enrolling.
MBBS (medicine) in Hungary costs EUR 6,000–14,000 per year in tuition — significantly lower than the UK (GBP 30,000+) or Australia (AUD 35,000+). With Stipendium Hungaricum, tuition is fully covered. Living costs in Budapest run EUR 5,000–8,000/year, making the total cost of a Hungarian medical degree one of the most affordable among EU countries.
Hungary student visas typically take 2–4 weeks to process after application. Apply at the Hungarian Embassy in New Delhi. You will need your university admission letter (or Stipendium award), financial proof, health insurance, and apostilled documents.
Both are strong EPA recommendations for Nepali students. Hungary is preferred for medicine and STEM (lower tuition, Stipendium Hungaricum available). Malta is preferred for business, IT, and hospitality (English official language, warmer climate, stronger English-language environment). Budget is typically the deciding factor — Hungary's living costs are 20–30% lower than Malta.
