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Cost of Studying in Hungary: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international master's students in Hungary is 7,221 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 5,158 USD and 8,253 USD. These figures are computed from 161 programs at 4 universities in Hungary listed in the Global Admissions catalog; 100% are taught in English.
Data as of July 17, 2026 · all amounts in USD · refreshed as the catalog changes
Tuition in Hungary by degree level
The 25th–75th percentile range shows what the middle half of programs charge — a more honest picture than a single average.
| Degree | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 5,158 USD | 6,500 USD | 6,964 USD | 54 |
| Master's | 5,158 USD | 7,221 USD | 8,253 USD | 75 |
| PhD | 7,221 USD | 7,221 USD | 10,316 USD | 29 |
Cheapest degree programs in Hungary
The lowest published international tuition in our Hungary catalog right now — each links to the live program.
| Program | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in International and European Trade and Investment Law | University of Szeged | Master's | 1,909 USD |
| Bachelor in Commerce and Marketing | Budapest Metropolitan University | Bachelor's | 2,383 USD |
| Bachelor in English and American Studies | University of Szeged | Bachelor's | 3,095 USD |
| Master in Geoinformatics | University of Szeged | Master's | 3,301 USD |
| Bachelor in Pre-school Teaching | University of Pécs | Bachelor's | 3,714 USD |
| Master in International Relations | University of Szeged | Master's | 3,714 USD |
Quick answers
Can I study in English in Hungary?
Yes — 161 of the 161 degree programs in our Hungary catalog (100%) are taught entirely in English.
How many universities in Hungary accept international students?
4 universities in Hungary list programs open to international applicants in the Global Admissions catalog as of July 17, 2026.
Is Hungary affordable for international students?
A quarter of master's programs in Hungary charge 5,158 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 1,909 USD . Compare against other countries on the tuition statistics table .
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Methodology
All figures are computed from the 161 degree programs that 4 universities in Hungary list in the Global Admissions catalog, as of July 17, 2026. Tuition quartiles use the yearly tuition each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; programs without published tuition are excluded from quartiles but counted in totals. "English-taught" counts programs whose language of instruction is English. Cite as: "Global Admissions catalog data, July 17, 2026".