A European degree at a fraction of the price. English-taught medicine, engineering and business. Schengen travel on your doorstep. And a government scholarship with 400 seats for Pakistan. It is easy to see why so many students study in Hungary from Pakistan. Unity Consultants helps you apply, self-funded or on scholarship.
Study in Hungary
To study in Hungary from Pakistan, you need a long-stay (D) visa for study. You apply at the Hungarian Embassy in Islamabad once you have your admission letter. A complete file is the key to a smooth Hungary study visa from Pakistan.
After you arrive, you apply for a residence permit for study and register your address. Your permit also lets you travel around the Schengen Area for short trips.
You can work up to 30 hours a week during semesters. Outside term, you can work full-time for up to 90 days a year. Many students find jobs through student cooperatives. After you graduate, you can apply for a permit to look for work or start a business.
Student Visa Key Facts
- Documents: admission letter, tuition receipt, housing proof, health insurance and bank statements.
- Schengen travel: short trips across Europe with your residence permit.
- Processing: allow at least 1–2 months.
- Professional degrees: check PMDC, PEC, PNC or PBC recognition before you enrol.
- Carry your papers: keep your permit and passport with you at all times.
Post-Study Work Key Facts
- Job-search permit: available after graduation; confirm the current length with the immigration office.
- Next step: switch to a work permit once you land a job.
Why students choose Unity Consultants: as Hungary study visa consultants in Pakistan, we shortlist the right universities. We prepare you for entrance exams and interviews. We guide your Stipendium Hungaricum and HEC applications. Then we build your embassy file.
30 hrs
Work per week during studies
66 days
Maximum outside study period
Varies
Post-study work options
Hungary is one of the cheapest places to study in the EU. The cost of living in Hungary for students is usually €500–800 a month. Budapest costs more. Debrecen, Szeged and Pécs cost less.
Hungary tuition fees for international students are low compared with the UK or USA. You get a respected European degree at a far lower total cost.
| Monthly cost | Typical range (EUR) |
| Rent (shared flat or dormitory) | 200–450 |
| Food and groceries | 150–250 |
| Transport (student pass) | 10–25 |
| Phone, internet and personal | 50–100 |
Key Facts
- Tuition: about €3,000–8,000 a year for most programmes.
- MBBS in Hungary for Pakistani students: medicine and dentistry usually cost €15,000–19,000 a year.
- Student card: big discounts on transport and travel.
- Currency: many costs are in Forint, so budgets move with exchange rates.
Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship Pakistan: this government scholarship covers tuition, a monthly stipend, housing support and medical insurance. HEC offered 400 seats for Pakistan in the 2026–27 call. Applications usually open in November and close in mid-January.
Hungary’s main intake is September. Some universities also start in February. For the Hungary September intake 2027, self-funded students usually apply from January to June 2027. Scholarship applicants apply from November 2026 to mid-January 2027.
| Intake | Course start | Typical application window |
| September (main) | September | January to June (self-funded); November to mid-January (Stipendium Hungaricum) |
| February (limited) | February | September to November |
How to study in Hungary from Pakistan
- Shortlist universities in Hungary for Pakistani students.
- Apply directly, or through Stipendium Hungaricum and HEC.
- Take the entrance exam or interview, usually online.
- Receive your admission letter and pay your deposit.
- Apply for your D visa at the Hungarian Embassy in Islamabad.
- Arrive, register your address and get your residence permit.
Entry requirements for Pakistani students
- Bachelor’s: FSc, ICS or A-Levels. Medicine needs biology, chemistry and an entrance exam.
- Master’s: a recognised bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- English: IELTS or TOEFL for most courses. Some universities test you in their own interview, so you can study in Hungary without IELTS at selected universities.
- Scholarship: HEC requires the HAT test for MS/MPhil and PhD applicants.
Documents to prepare: passport, attested academic documents (HEC/IBCC/MOFA), English test results, motivation letter, recommendation letters, admission letter, housing proof, health insurance and bank statements.
Hungary is safe, affordable and in the heart of Europe. Budapest has a big international student scene, mosques and halal restaurants.
Medical schools in Hungary teach thousands of international students in English. You will study with classmates from all over the world.
- Emergency number:
- Language: Hungarian is tough, but English is common on campus and in Budapest.
- Carry your documents: keep your permit and passport with you.
- Climate: hot summers and cold winters.
- Study culture: regular exams and strict attendance, especially in medicine.
- Weekend trips: Vienna and Prague are a short train ride away.
Why study in Hungary from Pakistan? Low costs, English-taught degrees, Schengen access and a strong scholarship. Book your free consultation with Unity Consultants and start your Hungary plan today.
Capital
Budapest
Language
Hungarian
Time
GMT +1 (+2 in summer)
Currency
Hungarian Forint (HUF)
Population
9.5 M
Immigrants
2.6%
Top Universities in UK
Dennis Gabor University
Location: Budapest, Hungary
Rankings
QS Ranking
Not Ranked
THE Ranking
Not Ranked
Founded in
1992
Tuition Fee
Fees €4,000 to €5,000 per year
International Business School (IBS Budapest)
Location: Budapest, Hungary
Rankings
QS Ranking
Not Ranked
THE Ranking
Not Ranked
Founded in
1991
Tuition Fee
Fees €8,000 to €10,000 per year
Kodolányi János University
Location: Budapest and Székesfehérvár
Rankings
QS Ranking
Not Ranked
THE Ranking
Not Ranked
Founded in
1992
Tuition Fee
Fees €2,800 to €5,600 per year
University of Pannonia
Location: Veszprém, Hungary
Rankings
QS Ranking
#1001–1200
THE Ranking
#1601–1800
Founded in
1949
Tuition Fee
Fees €3,000 to €5,500 per year
University of Miskolc
Location: Miskolc, northeastern Hungary
Rankings
QS Ranking
#1401
THE Ranking
#1501
Founded in
1735
Tuition Fee
Fees €2,400 to €7,000 per year
John von Neumann University
Location: Kecskemét, Hungary
Rankings
QS Ranking
Not Ranked
THE Ranking
Not Ranked
Founded in
2016
Tuition Fee
Fees €5,500 to €7,200 per year