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Study abroad · Budapest, Hungary

StudyinBudapest,first.

Fully-funded scholarships, English-taught degrees in the heart of Europe, and a process that's honest at every step.

Why Budapest

A real European degree, without the price tag of the West.

Hungary funds international students more generously than most EU countries. Budapest is safe, walkable, and one of the most affordable capitals in Europe.

Fully-funded scholarships

The Stipendium Hungaricum covers tuition, stipend, accommodation contribution and medical insurance.

Affordable living

Rent, food and transport in Budapest are well below most Western European capitals.

EU-recognised degree

Hungarian universities are EU-accredited. Your degree travels with you across Europe.

Your routes

Three honest paths to a Budapest degree.

Each has different costs, timelines and odds. We'll match you to the one that fits your file.

Government scholarship

Stipendium Hungaricum

Fully-funded by the Hungarian government. Covers tuition, monthly stipend, accommodation contribution and medical insurance. Competitive, deadline-driven.

Eligibility varies. We'll review yours honestly.

Merit scholarship

University merit awards

Partial tuition discounts offered by individual universities for strong academic records. Often combinable with paid tuition.

Eligibility varies. We'll review yours honestly.

Self-funded

Self-funded admission

Pay tuition directly to the university. More flexibility on programme and start date, with clearer timelines.

Eligibility varies. We'll review yours honestly.

Honest cost estimates

What you'll actually spend.

Public ranges from universities and Hungarian student-life sources. Your final numbers depend on the programme, the city district, and your lifestyle.

ItemSelf-fundedScholarship
Tuition (per year)€3,000 – €8,000Covered
Rent (per month)€300 – €550Contribution included
Living (per month)€300 – €450Monthly stipend
Medical insurance€80 – €150 / yearCovered
One-off setup€500 – €1,000Plan separately

Estimates, not quotes. Final figures confirmed with your chosen university.

Timeline

From first call to first lecture.

Plan for 6–12 months. Earlier you start, stronger your application.

1Step 1

Discover

Free consult. We map your goals, finances and timeline together.

2Step 2

Apply

Shortlist programmes, prepare documents, submit applications and scholarship.

3Step 3

Decision

We track responses, prep for interviews, and confirm your offer.

4Step 4

Move

Visa, flight, accommodation, arrival prep. And reminders the whole way.

Application support

Everything we help you prepare.

Not a checklist you'll Google at 2am. A list we work through together.

What we'll build with you

  • Academic transcripts and degree verification
  • Personal statement and motivation letter
  • Reference letters from teachers or employers
  • English language proof (IELTS / TOEFL where required)
  • CV / résumé tailored for your programme
  • Financial documents for visa stage
  • Scholarship interview prep
  • Visa application checklist and appointment booking

Frequently asked

Honest answers, plainly.

Ready to study in Budapest?

Book a free 20-minute consult. We'll review your goals, your CV and your finances, and tell you the honest next step.

Cost figures are public estimates and may change. Scholarship and admission decisions are made by the university and scholarship boards. Japafirst guides and strengthens your application but cannot guarantee any outcome.