EU/EEA citizens can study tuition-free on state-funded places in Hungarian-taught programmes; English-taught ones charge fees set by each university, and students from partner countries outside the EU can have tuition covered by Stipendium Hungaricum. Hungary's 65 institutions offer more than 1,000 programmes in several languages. See how to apply, what a month costs (around €500–600) and how many hours you can work.
EU/EEA citizens can work in Hungary with no limit on hours – you only need your registration certificate.
Students from outside the EU/EEA with a residence permit for the purpose of studies can work up to 30 hours a week during the semester. Outside the study period you can work full-time for up to 90 days a year.
For casual jobs, Hungarian helps a lot. Start with your university's careers office.
Sources: European Commission – Study in Europe (education.ec.europa.eu/study-in-europe), Eurostat, official national study and residence portals and authorities, Eurodesk, enic-naric.net, studentnews.eu. As of September 2026.
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