24 public universities in Hungary in 2026
The public universities in Hungary offer accessible education to as many students as possible, with recognised programs and a strong tradition of academic research.
24 public universities
Hungary has public institutions offering a wide range of programs, often with government-regulated fees and a strong tradition of academic research.
Liszt Academy of Music
Budapest's legendary music academy founded by Liszt in 1875, a world reference in musical training.
Corvinus University of Budapest
Première école de commerce et d'économie de Hongrie, fondée en 1920, au cœur de Budapest.
University of Theatre and Film Arts
Budapest's public university training Hungarian actors, directors, set designers and filmmakers since 1865.
Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design (MOME)
Hungary's leading university of art, design, architecture and media, inspired by the Bauhaus legacy, based in Budapest.
Budapest University of Economics and Business (BGE)
Hungary's largest business university, public, educating nearly 20,000 students in Budapest.
University of Debrecen
One of Hungary's largest public universities, in Debrecen, renowned for medicine and the sciences.
University of Dunaújváros
A public technical university in Dunaújváros, focused on applied engineering and industrial technologies.
University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest
Hungary's only veterinary university, in Budapest, accredited in Europe and internationally renowned.
University of Miskolc
A public university in north-eastern Hungary, heir to a mining academy founded in 1735, based in Miskolc.
University of Nyíregyháza
A public university in eastern Hungary training teachers, engineers and aviation specialists in Nyíregyháza.
University of Pannonia
A public university in Veszprém, known for engineering, chemistry and information technology.
University of Pécs
Première université de Hongrie, fondée en 1367 à Pécs, aujourd'hui pôle médical et culturel majeur.
University of Sopron
A public university in western Hungary with forestry traditions dating back to 1735.
University of Szeged
A major public university in Szeged excelling in medicine, sciences and law, founded in 1581.
Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME)
Première université technique de Hongrie, fondée en 1782, référence mondiale de l'ingénierie à Budapest.
Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE)
Hungary's oldest and largest university, founded in 1635, a leading research hub in Budapest.
Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE)
Hungary's major hub for agriculture and life sciences, formed in 2020 from the merger of historic universities.
Hungarian Dance University
Hungary's only dance university, in Budapest, training dancers, choreographers and dance teachers.
Hungarian University of Fine Arts
Hungary's leading fine arts school, founded in 1871, on Andrássy Avenue in the heart of Budapest.
Széchenyi István University
Université publique de Gyœur, au cœur du triangle industriel Vienne-Budapest-Bratislava, liée à Audi.
John von Neumann University
A public university in Kecskemét dedicated to engineering, computer science, economics and teacher training.
National University of Public Service (NKE)
A public Budapest university dedicated to public administration, defence and national security.
Óbuda University
A public technical university in Budapest, applied and industry-oriented, heir to the Bánki technical school.
Semmelweis University
Première université médicale de Hongrie, à Budapest, attirant les étudiants en médecine du monde entier.