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Universities in Hungary

Although not as firmly established on the study abroad map as European destinations such as the UK, Germany, or France, Hungary is committed to becoming a leading higher education center. Universities in Hungary welcome an increasing number of international students on exchange programs and full degrees, and increasingly offer courses taught in English, in addition to the Hungarian language.

 Study in Hungary In line with the Bologna Process, which aims to make higher education systems more harmonized across Europe, universities in Hungary offer three levels of degrees: Alapcapsés (bachelor), Mastercapsés (master's), and Dr. Kepsés (doctorate). Undergraduate programs typically last three or four years, master's programs one or two, and doctoral programs three years. In some subjects, it is also possible to complete a single five- or six-year course that combines undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Six universities in Hungary appear in the QS World University Rankings® 2018, while a total of eight feature in the QS EECA University Rankings. Five top-ranked universities in Hungary:

University of Szeged

Hungary's highest-ranked university, the University of Szeged is currently ranked 501-550 in the QS World University Rankings and 27th in Emerging Europe and Central Asia. In the interest of welcoming international students, the university participates in the Erasmus exchange program and scholarships are available for international students in all subject areas. Most courses are taught in English, and some undergraduate degrees include an English preparatory course. The 2017 QS World University Rankings by Subject places the University of Szeged in the global top 450 for six subjects, including the top 200 for Agriculture.

Eötvös Loránd University
Ranked 651-700 in the world and 30th in the EECA region, Eötvös Loránd University is located in the capital Budapest and is one of the largest and most prestigious universities in Hungary. It is one of the oldest established in 1635. Eötvös Loránd's alumni include four Nobel Prize winners and many world-renowned scientists. The university currently educates 28,000 students across its eight faculties, including 2,000 international students.