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.

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.

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.