Study in Hungary

Thanks to the Stipendium Hungaricum full scholarship programme, Hungary is one of the most affordable and accessible European destinations for students from Azerbaijan.

Why Hungary?

• Azerbaijan is a partner country of the Stipendium Hungaricum programme
• A European Union degree and affordable living costs
• Strong universities in medicine, engineering, economics and IT
• Many English-taught bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programmes

Education system and levels

• Bachelor’s: 3–4 years
• Master’s: 1.5–2 years
• Integrated programmes (medicine, dentistry, pharmacy): 5–6 years
• Doctorate: 4 years

Tuition and living costs

• Fee-paying study: approximately €2,500–€8,000 per year; €15,000–€19,000 for medicine
• Living costs: €600–€900 per month in Budapest, less in other cities

Scholarships

• Stipendium Hungaricum — full tuition waiver, monthly stipend, dormitory place or housing allowance, health insurance. Applications are usually accepted from November to mid-January; candidates are also approved by the Azerbaijani side.
• Universities’ own discounts and scholarships

Admission requirements and documents

• Diploma and transcript (translated into English)
• English language certificate (some universities hold their own exam)
• Motivation letter, CV, reference letters
• Medical certificate (for Stipendium Hungaricum)
• Entrance exam or online interview for some programmes

Student visa: step by step

1. Get your admission letter (Stipendium Hungaricum winners follow the same route).
2. Prepare documents: admission letter, proof of language, passport, accommodation, health insurance, proof of funds (including return).
3. Apply for a residence permit for study at the Hungarian Embassy in Baku — no separate visa application is needed.
4. After approval you get an entry visa; you collect your residence card in Hungary (tracked via Enter Hungary).

Fees

• Application at the embassy: €110
• Extension (in Hungary): HUF 23,000

Can you work on a student visa?

You can work up to 30 hours a week during studies and full-time for up to 90 days a year outside term.

Source: EU Immigration Portal — Macarıstan, Enter Hungary. Checked: October 2026. Rules and fees can change — check the official website before applying.

Universities and programmes in Hungary

Note: amounts are approximate and vary by university, programme and year. It is important to check the official source before applying. Last updated: October 2026.

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