Study in Hungary.
The essentials, in one place.
Use this snapshot to decide whether Hungary fits your academic goals and resources. Requirements can differ by qualification, institution and application route.
| Tuition | Stipendium is 100% Free |
|---|---|
| Financial evidence | Zero for scholarship, €6,000 for self |
| Language requirements | IELTS 6.0 or HEC HAT Test |
| Visa route | Islamabad Embassy via VFS |
From shortlist to application.
For Stipendium Hungaricum, follow both the HEC nomination process and Hungary’s application system. Self-funded applicants should use their chosen university’s admission portal.
Selection involves the published academic and nomination requirements, including HEC testing where specified. Neither a nomination nor an application guarantees the award.
- Identify programmes that accept your qualification. Ask admissions about equivalence if your Pakistani award is not clearly listed.
- Read the individual course requirements and deadline. Confirm language evidence, prerequisites and any selection test.
- Prepare your academic records, references and personal statement. Follow the institution’s instructions for certified documents.
- Submit through the university or its designated national portal. Keep your account, receipts and application number.
- After an offer, check the student visa procedure for applicants residing in Pakistan and prepare the required financial evidence.
Explore support for your studies.
Compare the award’s eligibility, coverage and application route. Admission and scholarship applications may have different deadlines.
See funding records for Hungary ↗Work while you study.
| Bachelor's | Permitted · 30 hours/week Reported: 30 h/week in term; outside term up to 90 days (66 working days) a year |
|---|---|
| Master's | Permitted · 30 hours/week Reported: 30 h/week in term; outside term up to 90 days (66 working days) a year |
| PhD | Permitted · 30 hours/week Reported: 30 h/week in term; outside term up to 90 days (66 working days) a year |
Reported: 30 h/week in term; outside term up to 90 days a year
After your qualification
Not confirmed in an official source; check with the Immigration Office
Explore family and post-study pathways ↗Your preparation checklist.
Track the essentials here, then reconcile this list with the exact university and embassy checklist.
Go directly to the source.
These authority and institution links accompany the reference dataset. They are your starting point for checking the latest rules.
- NDGAP: Residence of the student, pupil ↗https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/residence-of-the-student-pupil
- Embassy of Hungary, Islamabad: Residence permit for STUDY purpose ↗https://islamabad.mfa.gov.hu/en/residence-permit-for-study-purpose
- NDGAP: Procedural fees ↗https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/procedural-fees
- VFS Global Hungary in Pakistan ↗https://visa.vfsglobal.com/pak/en/hun/
- VFS Hungary Pakistan visa information ↗https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/hungary/pakistan/english/index.html
- HEC: Stipendium Hungaricum eligibility ↗https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/scholarshipsgrants/lao/SHSP/Pages/Eligibility-Criteria.aspx
- Tempus: what Stipendium Hungaricum covers ↗https://stipendiumhungaricum.hu/news/4-more-reasons-to-apply/
- Stipendium Hungaricum: 2026/27 application deadline ↗https://apply.stipendiumhungaricum.hu/news/new/135-stipendium-hungaricum-application-system-open
- University of Debrecen: tuition, application and entrance fees 2026/27 ↗https://edu.unideb.hu/p/tuition-fee-application-entrance-fee
- Semmelweis University Registrar: tuition by year of enrolment ↗https://semmelweis.hu/registrar/faq-aok-fok-gytk/tuition-fee/
- Budapest Metropolitan University: discounts and fall 2026 deadline ↗https://metropolitan.hu/en/discounts
- Study in Hungary: costs of living calculator ↗https://studyinhungary.hu/living-in-hungary/menu/your-costs-of-living.html
- NDGAP: residence permit for seeking a job or starting a business ↗https://oif.gov.hu/factsheets/residence-permit-for-the-purpose-of-seeking-a-job-or-starting-a-business
- Embassy of Hungary, Islamabad: employment permits and Decree 450/2024 ↗https://iszlamabad.mfa.gov.hu/en/attention-work-visa-applicants-and-employers
