There are many universities in Budapest that offer degree programs for foreigners, some of which have only recently opened, such as the MOME for Art and Design. The most famous from a German perspective are Semmelweis (medicine) and Andrassy (social sciences). Here is the complete list, also available as a map below.
- Andrássy University Budapest: The only university outside the German-speaking world that is run exclusively in German. It was founded in 2001 as a multinational joint venture and offers master’s and postgraduate degree programs in the fields of history, culture, politics, law, economics and administration.
- Budapest Business School: The largest business school in Hungary with a variety of Bachelor’s and Master’s programs in English, German and French.
- Budapest Metropolitan University: A modern and dynamic university with a focus on practice-oriented learning and professional development.
- Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME): A renowned Hungarian higher education institution dedicated to differentiated, multi-level and high-quality education in technical and natural sciences as well as in certain areas of economics and social sciences. It is one of the world’s oldest technical universities with a university rank and structure and offers around 70 percent of Hungary’s engineering degrees.
- Central European University: An English-language university with an international reputation for excellence in the social sciences and humanities
- Corvinus University of Budapest: A university in Budapest that focuses primarily on business administration, economics and social sciences. The university currently has around 9,600 students and offers courses in Hungarian and English. It was founded in 1948 and is named after the Hungarian King Matthias Corvinus.
- Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE): The oldest and largest university in Hungary and the most popular higher education institution among applicants each year. As the leading research university in Hungary, the name ELTE stands for knowledge, opportunities, competition, openness and community. It offers programs in the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, law and health sciences.
- Hungarian University of Fine Arts (HUFA): One of the leading art universities in Hungary, covering all areas of fine arts. It has a 150-year history and is considered a point of reference for art education in the Carpathian Basin. The university’s teaching and artistic research are characterized by a duality of tradition and innovation
- International Business School Budapest: A private university with a global network of partners and accredited programs in business, management and tourism
- Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music: One of the most prestigious music academies in Europe with a rich cultural heritage and an innovative curriculum.
- Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design: An art and design university named after the famous artist László Moholy-Nagy. It offers programs in art, architecture, design and visual communication. It has more than 30 years of experience with international students as part of the European Union’s Erasmus program and launched its first English-language Master’s programs in 2022.
- Semmelweis University: A research-oriented medical school in Budapest, founded in 1769, covering all aspects of medical and health science education. The university is also the largest provider of healthcare services in Hungary and offers many of its courses in English.
- Pazmany Peter Catholic University: A private university in and near Budapest, which belongs to the Catholic Church and is recognized by the state. Founded in 1635, the PPCU is one of the oldest and most renowned higher education institutions in Hungary. It offers degree programs in the fields of theology, law, humanities and computer science.
- Obuda University: A technical university in Budapest that was founded in 2000 as Budapest Tech and merged three polytechnic institutes. It offers degree programs in the fields of engineering, computer science, economics and health sciences. It is also known for its research in the fields of cyber security, robotics, automation and health informatics.
- National Public Service University: A unique higher education institution in Budapest, founded in 2012, specializing in the education and training of public servants. The university offers degree programs in law, military sciences, police sciences, civil protection and administrative sciences. It currently has around 10,000 students.
- Szent Istvan University: A technical university with headquarters in Gödöllő, about 30 km from Budapest. The university was founded in 2000 through the merger of four different universities and is one of the largest and best-known higher education institutions in Hungary. It offers degree courses in the fields of veterinary medicine, education, technology and agriculture. It currently has around 14,000 students.
- Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church in Hungary is a Christian university in Budapest, founded by the Reformed Church in Hungary. The university was named after Károli Gáspár, the Calvinist pastor who prepared the first complete Hungarian translation of the Bible in 1590. The university was founded in its current form in 1993, but has its roots in 1839. The university has four faculties and offers courses in theology, humanities, law and teacher training. The university also has international partnerships with other Christian universities and participates in various exchange programs.
- Tomori Pál College is a private higher education institution founded in 2004 in the small town of Kalocsa. In recent years, most of its teaching activities have been concentrated in Budapest. After a period of dynamic growth, the college has established branches in Budapest and Kecskemét. The college offers courses in the fields of economics, social sciences and healthcare. The College’s main aim is to provide higher education opportunities for talented children from less affluent families.
