University fees in Hungary in 2026
A detailed analysis of the tuition fees of the 35 institutions in Hungary that published their fees: bachelor, master, doctorate, public vs private.
Fee summary in Hungary
According to our data, the average bachelor fee in Hungary is 1,480,000 HUF per year, for the 5 universities that published their fees. Costs vary considerably by institution, field of study and public or private status.
The most attractive bachelor fee starts at 500,000 HUF per year, with a maximum observed of 4,000,000 HUF per year. This range illustrates the gap that can exist between public institutions and private schools.
Fees by study level
Bachelor's degree
Based on 5 universities
From
500,000
HUF
Average
1,480,000
HUF
Up to
4,000,000
HUF
Master's degree
Based on 4 universities
From
500,000
HUF
Average
1,775,000
HUF
Up to
4,000,000
HUF
Doctorate
Based on 2 universities
From
650,000
HUF
Average
1,025,000
HUF
Up to
1,400,000
HUF
Public vs Private — Bachelor fees
Average bachelor fee
Minimum bachelor fee
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Cheapest universitiesFrequently asked questions about fees in Hungary
How much does a bachelor's degree cost in Hungary?
A bachelor's degree in Hungary costs between 500,000 and 4,000,000 HUF per year, with an average of 1,480,000 HUF, depending on the institution and field.
Are public universities cheaper in Hungary?
Yes, generally. On average, a bachelor's degree costs 2,100,000 HUF at a public university versus 550,000 HUF in the private sector, a difference of -73.8%.
How much does a master's or doctorate cost in Hungary?
For a master's, fees range from 500,000 to 4,000,000 HUF per year. A doctorate costs between 650,000 and 1,400,000 HUF per year.
Do these amounts include all fees?
No. The fees shown correspond to the tuition announced by the institutions. Application, housing, living and insurance costs remain the student's responsibility and vary by city and lifestyle.
Universities included in this analysis
The 35 universities in Hungary that published their minimum bachelor fees. Only the first 30 are shown — use the button to reveal more.
University of Debrecen
University of Dunaújváros
John von Neumann University
Gábor Dénes University
Hungarian University of Fine Arts
Kodolányi János University
University of Miskolc
University of Nyíregyháza
International Business School
Óbuda University
Pázmány Péter Catholic University
University of Pannonia
University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest
University of Pécs
University of Sopron
University of Szeged
Milton Friedman University
Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE)
Budapest Metropolitan University
Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME)
Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE)
Lutheran Theological University
Semmelweis University
Széchenyi István University
National University of Public Service (NKE)
Hungarian Dance University
Eszterházy Károly Catholic University
Corvinus University of Budapest
Budapest University of Economics and Business (BGE)