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QS #751-760Budapest, Hungary· QS World University Rankings 2027

Budapest University of Technology and Economics

Budapest University of Technology and Economics, in Budapest, Hungary, has 12 undergraduate courses listed on StudyPath. International tuition runs from ~€6,400 to ~€7,000 a year depending on the course. BME publishes its own accommodation prices, from €200 per month. All of them publish an application deadline. 1 named scholarship is recorded against these courses. Every figure above was read from BME's own published pages and last checked on 25 August 2026.

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International tuition across 12 courses

~€6,400to~€7,000a year

Lowest: Computer Science Engineer BSc and 10 othersHighest: BSc in Mechanical Engineering BSc
Applies everywhere on the site, on this device — change it any time.
Not set — every fee below is the international rate. Home and EU/EEA rates are often far lower.

courses

12 courses

Computer Science Engineer

BSc · 3.5 years · Computer Science

International tuition

€3,200 per term

~€22,400 for the whole 3.5 years, at today's fee
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2026/27 · Priced for this course · Non-EU students

BME meters this fee per semester, not per year. The figure is the non-EU row of BME's own fee table, which the page dates: "Please see below the tuition fees for academic year 2026/27." EU citizens pay a different, lower rate for most BME bachelor programmes. A EUR 150 application fee is payable with the application.

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“Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics - Computer Science Engineering / Non-EU citizens 3200 EUR/ semester”
Tuition fees — Explore BME | Budapest University of Technology and Economicsxplore.bme.hu
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September
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Taught in
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✓ Word for wordRead 25 Aug 2026
“Qualification Computer Science Engineering BSc program Language English”
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Application deadline
For programmes starting in September 2026, the application period for fee-paying students is 1 April – 15 May, 2026.
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What you'll study

Not yet added.

Scholarships1 available

  • Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship

    BME describes the Hungarian State Scholarships as covering tuition fees and providing support for living expenses. No percentage is stated on this page, so none is recorded.

    Eligibility: A Hungarian State Scholarship programme for international students. BME states availability depends on the applicant's country and directs applicants to Tempus Public Foundation to check whether it is open to theirs; BME itself publishes no grade threshold, so none is recorded here.

    Administered by Tempus Public Foundation on behalf of the Hungarian state, not awarded by BME itself. BME's wording on this page says "graduate education", but the scholarship is a national programme that also covers bachelor-level study; only what BME states is recorded here.

    Source
Entry requirementsEnglish · tests · grades

English language

  • IELTS & IELTS Online, 5 overall
  • TOEFL iBT & TOEFL iBT Home Edition, 72 overall
  • Cambridge B2 First (FCE), 160 overall
  • Pearson Academic (PTE), 29 overall
Source

Admissions tests

  • e-admission test requiredSat electronically; covers Mathematics and Physics, with an oral examination (asynchronous interview).
Source

Academic offer

Secondary school leaving certificate of at least 70%, English at minimum B2 level, and an electronic e-admission test in Mathematics and Physics plus an oral examination.
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Electrical Engineer

BSc · 3.5 years · Electrical & Electronic Engineering

International tuition

€3,200 per term

~€22,400 for the whole 3.5 years, at today's fee
Verified

2026/27 · Priced for this course · Non-EU students

BME meters this fee per semester, not per year. The figure is the non-EU row of BME's own fee table, which the page dates: "Please see below the tuition fees for academic year 2026/27." EU citizens pay a different, lower rate for most BME bachelor programmes. A EUR 150 application fee is payable with the application.

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“Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics - Electrical Engineering / Non-EU citizens 3200 EUR/ semester”
Tuition fees — Explore BME | Budapest University of Technology and Economicsxplore.bme.hu
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English
Source
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“Qualification Electrical Engineering BSc program Language English”
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Application deadline
For programmes starting in September 2026, the application period for fee-paying students is 1 April – 15 May, 2026.
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What you'll study

Not yet added.

Scholarships1 available

  • Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship

    BME describes the Hungarian State Scholarships as covering tuition fees and providing support for living expenses. No percentage is stated on this page, so none is recorded.

    Eligibility: A Hungarian State Scholarship programme for international students. BME states availability depends on the applicant's country and directs applicants to Tempus Public Foundation to check whether it is open to theirs; BME itself publishes no grade threshold, so none is recorded here.

    Administered by Tempus Public Foundation on behalf of the Hungarian state, not awarded by BME itself. BME's wording on this page says "graduate education", but the scholarship is a national programme that also covers bachelor-level study; only what BME states is recorded here.

    Source
Entry requirementsEnglish · grades

English language

  • IELTS & IELTS Online, 5 overall
  • TOEFL iBT & TOEFL iBT Home Edition, 72 overall
  • Cambridge B2 First (FCE), 160 overall
  • Pearson Academic (PTE), 29 overall
Source

Academic offer

Secondary school leaving certificate of at least 70%, English at B2 level, and an electronic e-admission test in Mathematics and Physics.
Source
✓ Word for wordRead 25 Aug 2026
“Preevaluation of the submitted documents: 1. quality of secondary school leaving certificate (min 70% required) and/or transcript, 2. document of English language proficiency that should be at B2 level, 3. electronic e- admission test: Mathematics, Physics”
Electrical Engineer BSc | Explore BMExplore.bme.hu
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BSc in Mechanical Engineering

BSc · 3.5 years · Mechanical Engineering

International tuition

€3,500 per term

~€24,500 for the whole 3.5 years, at today's fee
Verified

2026/27 · Priced for this course · Non-EU students

BME meters this fee per semester, not per year. The figure is the non-EU row of BME's own fee table, which the page dates: "Please see below the tuition fees for academic year 2026/27." EU citizens pay a different, lower rate for most BME bachelor programmes. A EUR 150 application fee is payable with the application.

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“Faculty of Mechanical Engineering /Non-EU citizens 3500 EUR/ semester”
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English
Source
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“Qualification BSc in Mechanical Engineering Language English”
BSc in Mechanical Engineering | Explore BMExplore.bme.hu
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Application deadline
For programmes starting in September 2026, the application period for fee-paying students is 1 April – 15 May, 2026.
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What you'll study

Not yet added.

Scholarships1 available

  • Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship

    BME describes the Hungarian State Scholarships as covering tuition fees and providing support for living expenses. No percentage is stated on this page, so none is recorded.

    Eligibility: A Hungarian State Scholarship programme for international students. BME states availability depends on the applicant's country and directs applicants to Tempus Public Foundation to check whether it is open to theirs; BME itself publishes no grade threshold, so none is recorded here.

    Administered by Tempus Public Foundation on behalf of the Hungarian state, not awarded by BME itself. BME's wording on this page says "graduate education", but the scholarship is a national programme that also covers bachelor-level study; only what BME states is recorded here.

    Source
Entry requirementsEnglish · grades

English language

  • IELTS & IELTS Online, 5 overall
  • TOEFL iBT & TOEFL iBT Home Edition, 72 overall
  • Cambridge B2 First (FCE), 160 overall
  • Pearson Academic (PTE), 29 overall
Source

Academic offer

An eligible high-school degree, a document of English language proficiency, and successful admission tests.
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Civil Engineer

BSc · 4 years · Civil Engineering

International tuition

€3,200 per term

~€25,600 for the whole 4 years, at today's fee
Verified

2026/27 · Priced for this course · Non-EU students

BME meters this fee per semester, not per year. The figure is the non-EU row of BME's own fee table, which the page dates: "Please see below the tuition fees for academic year 2026/27." EU citizens pay a different, lower rate for most BME bachelor programmes. A EUR 150 application fee is payable with the application.

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“BSc Faculty of Civil Engineering / Non-EU citizens 3200 EUR/ semester”
Tuition fees — Explore BME | Budapest University of Technology and Economicsxplore.bme.hu
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September
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English
Source
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“Qualification BSc in Civil Engineering Language English”
Civil Engineer BSc | Explore BMExplore.bme.hu
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Application deadline
For programmes starting in September 2026, the application period for fee-paying students is 1 April – 15 May, 2026.
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What you'll study

Not yet added.

Scholarships1 available

  • Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship

    BME describes the Hungarian State Scholarships as covering tuition fees and providing support for living expenses. No percentage is stated on this page, so none is recorded.

    Eligibility: A Hungarian State Scholarship programme for international students. BME states availability depends on the applicant's country and directs applicants to Tempus Public Foundation to check whether it is open to theirs; BME itself publishes no grade threshold, so none is recorded here.

    Administered by Tempus Public Foundation on behalf of the Hungarian state, not awarded by BME itself. BME's wording on this page says "graduate education", but the scholarship is a national programme that also covers bachelor-level study; only what BME states is recorded here.

    Source
Entry requirementsEnglish · tests · grades

English language

  • IELTS & IELTS Online, 5 overall
  • TOEFL iBT & TOEFL iBT Home Edition, 72 overall
  • Cambridge B2 First (FCE), 160 overall
  • Pearson Academic (PTE), 29 overall
Source

Admissions tests

  • e-admission test requiredTaken via the internet, in English; covers Mathematics and Physics.
Source

Academic offer

Pre-evaluation of the secondary school leaving certificate and/or transcript, motivation letter, recommendation letter and extra-curricular activities, followed by an electronic e-admission test in Mathematics and Physics taken in English.
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BSc in Chemical Engineering

BSc · 3.5 years · Chemical Engineering, Chemistry

International tuition

€3,200 per term

~€22,400 for the whole 3.5 years, at today's fee
Verified

2026/27 · Priced for this course · Non-EU students

BME meters this fee per semester, not per year. The figure is the non-EU row of BME's own fee table, which the page dates: "Please see below the tuition fees for academic year 2026/27." EU citizens pay a different, lower rate for most BME bachelor programmes. A EUR 150 application fee is payable with the application.

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“Faculty of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology / Non-EU citizens 3200 EUR/ semester”
Tuition fees — Explore BME | Budapest University of Technology and Economicsxplore.bme.hu
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September
Source
Taught in
English
Source
✓ Word for wordRead 25 Aug 2026
“Qualification Chemical Engineer BSc Language English”
BSc in Chemical Engineering | Explore BMExplore.bme.hu
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Application deadline
For programmes starting in September 2026, the application period for fee-paying students is 1 April – 15 May, 2026.
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What you'll study

Not yet added.

Scholarships1 available

  • Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship

    BME describes the Hungarian State Scholarships as covering tuition fees and providing support for living expenses. No percentage is stated on this page, so none is recorded.

    Eligibility: A Hungarian State Scholarship programme for international students. BME states availability depends on the applicant's country and directs applicants to Tempus Public Foundation to check whether it is open to theirs; BME itself publishes no grade threshold, so none is recorded here.

    Administered by Tempus Public Foundation on behalf of the Hungarian state, not awarded by BME itself. BME's wording on this page says "graduate education", but the scholarship is a national programme that also covers bachelor-level study; only what BME states is recorded here.

    Source
Entry requirementsEnglish · grades

English language

  • IELTS & IELTS Online, 5 overall
  • TOEFL iBT & TOEFL iBT Home Edition, 72 overall
  • Cambridge B2 First (FCE), 160 overall
  • Pearson Academic (PTE), 29 overall
Source

Academic offer

An eligible high-school diploma, a document of English language proficiency, and successful admission tests.
Source
✓ Word for wordRead 25 Aug 2026
“For our BSc program the general requirement is an eligible highschool diploma; document of English language proficiency* and successful admission tests.”
BSc in Chemical Engineering | Explore BMExplore.bme.hu
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Engineering Management

BSc · 3.5 years · Business & Management, Engineering (General)

International tuition

€3,200 per term

~€22,400 for the whole 3.5 years, at today's fee
Verified

2026/27 · Priced for this course · Non-EU students

BME meters this fee per semester, not per year. The figure is the non-EU row of BME's own fee table, which the page dates: "Please see below the tuition fees for academic year 2026/27." EU citizens pay a different, lower rate for most BME bachelor programmes. A EUR 150 application fee is payable with the application.

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“Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences - Engineering Management / Non-EU citizens 3200 EUR/ semester”
Tuition fees — Explore BME | Budapest University of Technology and Economicsxplore.bme.hu
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Taught in
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Source
✓ Word for wordRead 25 Aug 2026
“Qualification BSc in Engineering Management Language English”
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Application deadline
For programmes starting in September 2026, the application period for fee-paying students is 1 April – 15 May, 2026.
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What you'll study

Not yet added.

Scholarships1 available

  • Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship

    BME describes the Hungarian State Scholarships as covering tuition fees and providing support for living expenses. No percentage is stated on this page, so none is recorded.

    Eligibility: A Hungarian State Scholarship programme for international students. BME states availability depends on the applicant's country and directs applicants to Tempus Public Foundation to check whether it is open to theirs; BME itself publishes no grade threshold, so none is recorded here.

    Administered by Tempus Public Foundation on behalf of the Hungarian state, not awarded by BME itself. BME's wording on this page says "graduate education", but the scholarship is a national programme that also covers bachelor-level study; only what BME states is recorded here.

    Source
Entry requirementsEnglish · grades · interview

English language

  • IELTS & IELTS Online, 5 overall
  • TOEFL iBT & TOEFL iBT Home Edition, 72 overall
  • Cambridge B2 First (FCE), 160 overall
  • Pearson Academic (PTE), 29 overall
Source

Academic offer

An online entrance examination in two parts: an online test, and — for those who pass it — an online motivational interview.
Source
✓ Word for wordRead 25 Aug 2026
“Applicants will have to take an online entrance examination, consisting of two parts. First, they need to take an online test. In case they pass the test successfully, they have to take part in an online motivational interview.”
Engineering Management BSc | Explore BMExplore.bme.hu
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Interview

Applicants who pass the online test take an online motivational interview covering their professional interests, skills, training and motivation for the programme.
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✓ Word for wordRead 25 Aug 2026
“In case they pass the test successfully, they have to take part in an online motivational interview. During the interview applicants are expected to give an account of their professional interests, skills and training, and also to explain their motivation for joining the programme.”
Engineering Management BSc | Explore BMExplore.bme.hu
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How BME compares

Against the other universities in Hungary on StudyPath, using each one's verified international fees and its own published housing prices. Universities are only compared with others charging in the same currency (and, for housing, for the same period), so no figure here has been converted. A ~ marks a year worked out from a per-term or whole-course fee.

BME's lowest undergraduate fee for international students is ~€6,400 a year, for BSc in Chemical Engineering. Of the 9 other universities in Hungary we list with undergraduate fees in EUR, 3 charge more at their lowest, 6 charge less. Their lowest undergraduate fees run from €3,950 (UOD) to €10,000 (UVMB).

Student housing. BME's own lowest published rate is €200 per month. Of the 5 other universities in Hungary we list that publish housing per month in EUR, 3 charge more, 2 charge less. Their lowest published rates run from €80 (SZTE) to €345 (METU Budapest).

By subject
SubjectLowest fee hereAgainst other universities in HungaryTheir lowest fees
Business & Managementundergraduate~€6,400Engineering Management BSc2 of 6 charge more€3,950 to ~€8,100
Computer Scienceundergraduate~€6,400Computer Science Engineer BSc0 of 4 charge more€3,950 to ~€6,400
Engineering (General)undergraduate~€6,400Engineering Management BScHighest of 4~€4,400 to ~€5,400
Mechanical Engineeringundergraduate~€7,000BSc in Mechanical EngineeringHighest of 4€3,950 to ~€6,400

Subjects taught at BME

Each one opens every course in that subject, at every university we hold, with the same verified fees.

Where these figures come from

8 sentences from BME's own site each back several figures above. Each is quoted once here; every course that uses one still opens it and links to its own source page.

  1. Used for entry requirements on 12 courses

    “Language requirements for BSc or MSc Programmes Students applying for BSc or MSc Programmes are required to submit one of the following documents of English language proficiency (minimum level B2): IELTS & IELTS Online min. 5.0 Cambridge B2 First (FCE) min. 160 TOEFL iBT & TOEFL iBT Home Edition min. 72 Trinity Integrated Skills In English (ISE) min. ISE II TOEIC Listening min. 400 / Reading min. 385 and TOEIC Speaking min. 160 / Writing min. 150 Pearson Academic (PTE) min. 29”
    Admission — Explore BME | Budapest University of Technology and Economicsxplore.bme.huread 25 Aug 2026
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  2. Used for application deadline on 12 courses

    “Application deadline The next application period (for programmes starting in September 2026) for fee-paying students is 1 April – 15 May, 2026.”
    Admission — Explore BME | Budapest University of Technology and Economicsxplore.bme.huread 25 Aug 2026
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  3. Used for start dates on 12 courses

    “Language English Start September”
    The same sentence appears on 12 pagesxplore.bme.huread 25 Aug 2026
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  4. Used for scholarship on 12 courses

    “Covering tuition fees and providing support for living expenses, Hungarian State Scholarships offer you access to an unparalleled experience in graduate education. The Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship is a programme for international students. The programme aims to promote cultural understanding and strengthen economic and cultural relations between Hungary and other countries.”
    Scholarships — Explore BME | Budapest University of Technology and Economicsxplore.bme.huread 25 Aug 2026
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  5. Used for entry requirements on 3 courses

    “For our BSc programmes general minimum requirements are an eligible highschool degree; document of English language proficiency and successful admission tests, while for our MSc programmes an eligible BSc degree is needed.”
    The same sentence appears on 3 pagesxplore.bme.huread 25 Aug 2026
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  6. Used for entry requirements on 2 courses

    “For our BSc programs general minimum requirements are an eligible highschool degree; document of English language proficiency and successful admission tests, while for our MSc programs an eligible BSc degree is needed.”
    The same sentence appears on 2 pagesxplore.bme.huread 25 Aug 2026
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  7. Used for entry requirements on 1 course

    “Steps: – preevaluation of the submitted documents: quality of secondary school leaving certificate and/or transcript, motivation letter, recommendation letter (if available), extra-curricular activities – electronic e-admission test (via internet): Mathematics, Physics (the test is in English)”
    Civil Engineer BSc | Explore BMExplore.bme.huread 25 Aug 2026
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  8. Used for entry requirements on 1 course

    “Pre-evaluation of the submitted documents: 1. quality of secondary school leaving certificate (min 70% required) and/or transcript, 2. proof of English language proficiency at min. B2 level, 3. electronic e-admission test: Mathematics, Physics and oral examination (asynchronous interview).”
    Computer Science Engineer BSc | Explore BMExplore.bme.huread 25 Aug 2026
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More about BME

About & contact

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Accommodation

€200–€320per month

Place in one of the Magánkollégium private student dormitories in Budapest, from the housing guide BME’s own International Mentor Team keeps for its international students

  • Twin room€200–€225
  • Single room€280–€320

Utilities are included; the lower figure is a twin room and the higher a single. Two months’ rent is asked as a deposit. BME has no contract with these dormitories, so the rules and the booking are between the student and the operator. BME does run its own halls, but it allocates them through the faculties and does not publish a rate for them, and other dormitories on the same list run up to about 420 EUR for a single room.

Published by the university itself, not a live listings price. Actual cost depends on room type, availability and when you apply.

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“Thököly út This dorm provides single and twin rooms for 280 and 225 EUR/person/month (including utilities), respectively. The deposit is two months of rent for single and twin rooms, respectively. Fiumei út This dorm provides single and twin rooms for 320 and 200 EUR/person/month (including utilities), respectively.”
Private Dormitories — BME International Mentor Teamimt.bme.hu
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After you graduate

Rules read 19 Aug 2026. Check the current rules, this may be out of date

What Hungary's own immigration authority currently publishes. Not a ranking, not a guarantee, and not the same as what any agent or forum will tell you. Whether someone actually obtains residence depends on occupation, points, funds and policy that can change between application and graduation.

Work during study

Hungary's National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (Országos Idegenrendészeti Főigazgatóság, OIF) states directly that a third-country national holding a residence permit for the purpose of studies, a student mobility residence permit, or a student mobility certificate may work during their study period for a maximum of 30 hours a week, and outside their study period (e.g. holidays) full-time for up to 90 days in a year.

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“Third-country nationals holding a residence permit for the purpose of studies, a student mobility residence permit or a student mobility certificate may engage in employment during their study period for maximum thirty hours weekly, and outside their study period full-time for a maximum period of ninety days in a year .”
Residence of the student, pupil - National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (OIF)oif.gov.hu
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Post-study work visa

Residence permit for the purpose of seeking a job or starting a business . Up to 9 months
A holder of a residence permit for the purpose of studies who has successfully completed their studies, where the job or business they want to start in Hungary is suitable for the level of their studies, may apply for this residence permit — submitted in Hungary at least 15 days before the study permit expires. OIF states its validity is capped at 9 months and cannot be extended. During its validity, the holder is exempted from needing a separate work permit if they go on to hold an EU Blue Card or a residence permit for Guest self-employment.

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“8) How long is the validity period of the permit? Validity period of the residence permit is maximalised in 9 months which cannot be extended.”
Residence permit for the purpose of seeking a job or starting a business - National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (OIF)oif.gov.hu
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Route to permanent residence

OIF's own factsheet states plainly that a holder of a study-purpose residence permit, student mobility residence permit, or student mobility certificate 'may not be granted a national residence card' (Hungary's main long-term/permanent-residence status for third-country nationals) directly — study years themselves do not count. The realistic route for a graduate runs through the post-study 'seeking a job or starting a business' permit into an employment-based status (e.g. National Card or EU Blue Card), from which the National Residence Card becomes reachable once its own conditions are met: a third-country national who holds a residence permit, interim permanent residence permit, or interim residence card, and who has resided in Hungary legally and without interruption for at least 3 years prior to applying, may be granted a national residence card (a separate, faster route also exists after 1 year for those living as a dependent family member with a Hungarian citizen or long-term resident).

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“Third-country nationals who hold a residence permit, interim permanent residence permit or interim residence card and · have resided in Hungary legally and without interruption for at least 3 years prior to submitting the application, or”
National Residence Card - National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (OIF)oif.gov.hu
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Route to citizenship

Hungary's Ministry of Justice (via its human-rights information portal) describes naturalisation under Act LV of 1993 on Hungarian Citizenship. The general conditions for conventional naturalisation are proper accommodation and income in Hungary, a clear criminal record, no prejudice to public or national security, and passing an examination on the Hungarian constitution in the Hungarian language (with exemptions for, among others, incapacitated persons, anyone 65 or older, and anyone who graduated from a Hungarian-language educational institution). The applicant must already hold a document entitling them to permanent residence in Hungary and be registered at a Hungarian address. The required period of prior residence varies by category: a person with no entitlement to a preferential procedure — the category a typical international graduate with no other tie to Hungary would fall into — may apply after 8 years of residence; someone who was born in Hungary, settled/immigrated there, or received a registration document as a minor, or who is stateless, may apply after 5 years; and the spouse of a Hungarian citizen, the parent of a Hungarian-citizen minor child, a refugee, or an adult adopted by a Hungarian citizen as a minor may apply after 3 years. StudyPath found no statement on this page about dual nationality or a requirement to renounce an applicant's original nationality, so no claim is made on that point.

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“Similarly to relevant regulations in other states, Hungarian regulation specifies that the period before the submission of the application for naturalisation is different for the various categories of persons: a person who is not entitled to preferential procedure may submit an application for naturalisation after eight years of residence in Hungary,”
The acquisition of Hungarian nationality - Ministry of Justice human rights information portal (emberijogok.kormany.hu), Government of Hungaryemberijogok.kormany.hu
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New entry added 19 August 2026. Two Hungarian government domains accepted as a government source here: oif.gov.hu (National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing, Hungary's immigration authority) and kormany.hu (Government of Hungary's own web presence, cited via its Ministry of Justice human-rights information subdomain emberijogok.kormany.hu, which publishes the Hungarian Citizenship Act's naturalisation conditions in English). inDemandOccupations is left null: no shortage-occupation list specific to this route was found on oif.gov.hu. naturalisationStatus set to 'published-route': the Ministry of Justice page states real, numbered residence-length categories (8/5/3 years) plus language, conduct and income conditions — per the doc comment on ResidencyPathway.naturalisationStatus this field records only whether criteria are published, not how demanding Hungary's constitutional exam or 8-year ordinary route are in practice. This entry chains cleanly end-to-end: study (with 30hrs/week or 90-day work rights) to a 9-month post-study job/business-seeking permit to an employment-based residence status to a National Residence Card after 3 further years to citizenship after 8 years overall for someone with no other qualifying tie to Hungary. citizenshipTerms records 8 years, the period for an applicant with no entitlement to a preferential procedure — the category a graduate with no other tie to Hungary falls into. Shorter periods (5 years for someone born in Hungary or stateless, 3 years for a spouse, parent of a Hungarian child, refugee or adoptee) are category routes. dualCitizenshipAllowed is null: this Ministry of Justice page says nothing about renunciation either way.

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