Do you want to study in Budapest? These are the best Hungarian universities

The Hungarian capital, Budapest is home to many internationally recognised, high-class universities. These educational facilities range from technical institutions, through social science studies, all the way to medical faculties. Both the number of English-language courses and the number of young foreigners studying in the city is constantly growing every year. Have a look at the best Hungarian universities below!

Here at Daily News Hungary, we have gathered some of the more important universities that offer programmes in English, in case you are considering to pursuing higher education in Hungary.

Budapest Corvinus University

Budapest Corvinus University (BCE) is one of the most prestigious Hungarian universities renowned for its programmes in economics, business administration and social sciences. It is located in the heart of Budapest, offering a vibrant and stimulating academic environment for students.

Full time English language courses at BCE include:

Applied Economics (BA):

The Applied Economics BSc programme makes you familiar with many exciting tasks: How to model the real world? How to develop your data analysis skills and quantitative competences? How to improve your problem-solving abilities and critical thinking? It includes studying a wide variety of concepts, participating in major group projects and presentations – making you the perfect asset to any company, public or private organisation.

International Business (BA & MA)

This programme will prepare you for an international business career, in many types of organisations, many sectors, all over the world. You will study all aspects of business, including marketing, finance and management and apply your knowledge cross-culturally, on a global scale.

Diplomacy (MA 1 year)

This Master’s programme in Diplomacy is the only one of its kind in Hungary.

Diplomacy explores negotiation between governments and conflict resolution. You will learn about how international governments influence, work together or against each other. By the end of the programme, you will be equipped to communicate and negotiate proactively, to promote the interests of any country or organisation you may represent at various international fora and work efficiently in a multicultural environment.

You can find the rest of the courses here.

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Photo: Corvinus University

Eötvös Lóránd University

Eötvös Lóránd University (ELTE) is a prestigious public research university located in Budapest, Hungary. Founded in 1635, it is one of the oldest and largest universities in Hungary, with a rich history and tradition of academic excellence. ELTE offers a wide range of study programmes across various fields of study, including humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, law, education, informatics and business.

International relations (BA & MA)

The goal of this programme is to offer to students the opportunity to develop specialised knowledge in international politics, security studies, EU politics, ethnic conflict, global justice and human rights. It enables them to understand and analyse complex political and social dynamics that go beyond state borders and cultural boundaries. The structure of the programme offers to students the opportunity to choose from a wide range of elective seminars, following introductory courses in the first academic year.

Psychology (BA & MA)

The goal of the programme is to train students to become professionals in the theoretical foundations and basic methods of psychology and offer insights into the applied branches of the discipline, such as possessing skills and techniques that can be used to measure, explore and develop the behavioural and mental processes of individuals, groups and organisations through behavioural measurement or other key indicators. Students obtain an integrated knowledge of education, communication, socialisation, learning and human development.

Central European Studies (MA)

The aim of the programme is to train broad-based area experts by providing a comprehensive and wide-ranging knowledge of the Central European region. Some courses deal with the region’s history, cultures, languages, literary traditions and societies; other subjects focus on past and present political systems, geopolitical factors, economies, international relations, minorities and minority politics, cities and urban architecture. There is an emphasis on the common heritage of Central Europe, but the curriculum also provides an opportunity for students to immerse themselves in the histories and current characteristics of individual countries.

You can find the rest of the courses here.

ELTE. Photo: Facebook, Eötvös Loránd Tudományegyetem – ELTE

Facebook/ELTE Egyetemi Könyvtár és Levéltár

Semmelweis University

Semmelweis University, located in Budapest, Hungary, is one of the leading medical Hungarian universities in the country and in Central Europe. It was founded in 1769 and is named after Ignaz Semmelweis, a Hungarian physician known for his pioneering work in the field of hygiene and the prevention of childbed fever.

General Medicine (Undivided Program, 6 years)

Doctors of General Medicine are concerned with the structure and function of the human body, the description of diseases and the therapies and research applied. After graduation, a Doctor of General Medicine can enter a specialist training program and/or join a doctoral programme in medical research.

Dentistry (Undivided Program, 5 years)

Dentists provide basic preventive and curative care for dental and oral patients. They oversee dental checkups, emergency care and provide treatments for a multitude of dental ailments such as toothaches, inflamed gums and cavities among other things. After graduation, a Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry can start practising dentistry or enter into postgraduate Speciality or PhD trainings.

Dietetics (BSc)

Dieticians are experts of human nutrition who use their evidence-based knowledge about healthy diet to design and implement diet therapy for diseases caused by improper nutrition. They work either independently or as part of a medical team, and their tasks include individual and group counselling, preventing nutrition-related chronic and non-contagious diseases, creating diet plans according to the client’s sensitivity and health issue.

You can find the rest of the courses here.

Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary. Photo: Daily News Hungary

Semmelweis University. Photo: Facebook, Semmelweis Egyetem

Budapest University of Technology and Economics

The Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME), commonly referred to as the Budapest University of Technology, is one of the most distinguished technical Hungarian universities in Central Europe. It was founded in 1782 and is located in Budapest.

Computer Science Engineering (BSc & MSc)

Computer Engineering is designed to give students a thorough understanding of the tools, methods, applications and practice of computer science and information technologies. It is both focused and practical in its orientation, with the goal to provide an education that is directly applicable to various positions in the industry. It is an integrated curriculum consisting of courses developed for the deeper theoretical understanding of the foundations of computer science, as well as for obtaining practical knowledge and skills required by industrial applications in the complex field of information technologies.

Electrical Engineering (BSc & MSc)

Electrical Engineering is designed to give students a thorough understanding of the tools, methods, applications, and practice of Electrical Engineering. It is both focused and practical in its orientation, with the goal to provide an education that is directly applicable to high-level positions in the industry. The major specialisations in Electrical Engineering are Sustainable Electric Energetics, Embedded and Control Systems and Info-communication Systems.

Architect (MSc)

The programme focuses on training highly professional experts in architectural engineering who are aware of the social and cultural implications of their profession. Versatility is emphasised so that students will gain fundamental knowledge and abilities in every possible field of architecture and be able to find work in a highly competitive job market, and in any building- or design-related area of consulting, construction and management.

You can find the rest of the courses here.

The building of BME. Source: https://www.facebook.com/Muegyetem.hu

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Budapest Metropolitan University

Budapest Metropolitan University, also known as Budapest MET or METU, is one of the best private Hungarian universities located in Budapest, Hungary. It was founded in 2000 and has since become one of the leading higher education institutions in the country. MET offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programmes in various fields, including business, communication, tourism, arts, social sciences and international relations.

Graphic Design (BA & MA)

If you are interested in the various fields of graphics, are creative, have good visual sense and drawing skills, and are familiar with the basic computer graphics software and are interested in typography, this programme is for you. In the age of desktop publishing (DTP), graphic design became the most innovative branch of design, with a strong presence of its intellectual products in everyday life, both in the online and offline media. In these fields, the program will introduce you to the secrets of the various surfaces and media of graphic design, from illustration to book, identity and poster design, branding, logos, pictograms and packaging design.

Film and Media Studies (BA)

If you are interested in the film and media, your way of thinking is creative and original, and you would like to develop your skills on a high level, this programme is for you. You can acquire comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge on the areas of motion picture and media. During the course, you will get a general picture of the theoretical and practical opportunities of filmmaking, and an insight into certain sections of the profession. By the end of the course, you will have a secure theoretical and practical knowledge about the features of visual communication, and you will be able to create films and media productions.

Tourism Management (MSc)

This is for you if you are interested in different cultures and destinations, as well as travelling and languages. It’s also beneficial if you are a creative thinker who is interested in undertaking project-based learning and applying your theoretical knowledge to real case studies and if you have interest in leading and managing destinations, attractions or employees in the tourism, cultural, creative or hospitality sectors. 

You can find the rest of the courses here.

Source: Budapest Metropolitan University Website

Source: Budapest Metropolitan University Website

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