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Frequently Asked Questions

The application deadline for 2019 is 10 June. However, the application materials can be supplemented by 30 June at the latest.
The ISSP Hungary examination will be held on 30 June, 2019.
The general dormitory will be divided into three types: Triple rooms, double rooms and single rooms (generally not available), accommodation fees are also different.
Yes. The interview fee is 150$ and examination fee is 300$.
Yes. The ISSP entry exam results can replace the language certificate.
The content of service varies from school to school, depending on the universities.
Only one university and one major can be applied for at one time.
Students in Hungary start learning English in primary school, therefore most young people are able to communicate in English. In a university environment, you should not have any problems in this respect.
Yes. Every year thousands of foreign students arrive from all over the world to study in Hungary. Some of them come with different scholarship programmes (e.g. Erasmus+, Stipendium Hungaricum, etc), while others pursue self-financed studies. Currently we host 30,000+ international students in Hungary. 
Yes, it is possible. On the basis of the effective legal regulations third-country citizens with residence permits for study purposes can engage in any full-time occupational activity during their term-time for maximum twenty-four hours weekly, and outside their term-time for a maximum period of ninety days or sixty-six working days in a year.
Most universities have Career offices where they help students to get a job, they publish job opportunities available for students and they help with administration procedures. To get up-to-date information about these opportunities, contact the Career office at your university.  
Hungary is situated in the heart of Central Europe. Capitals of Central European countries, like Vienna or Bratislava are easily accessible by train from Budapest within three hours. In Central Europe there are no big distances, therefore your travel should not take too long, couple of hours only. The website of the Hungarian State Railways is available in English; therefore, you can plan your travel to the surrounding countries.
Hungary is protected from extreme weather conditions by the surrounding mountain ranges, the Alps and the Carpathians. The country is in the temperate zone and has a relatively dry continental climate. There are big differences in temperature between the four seasons: summers are hot, while winters are fairly cold. Average temperatures range from -1 °C in January to 21 °C in July.
Spring officially starts on 21 March. The most precipitation occurs in late spring and early summer (May and June). Generally, the most pleasant weather is between May and September, when days are warm and the nights are cool.
Summer officially starts on 22 June. July is the warmest month with an average temperature of 21°C. September is the start of autumn in Hungary. Autumn officially starts on 23 September; the days are still warm but not as hot as in the summer. In the end of October, beginning of November the temperatures fall significantly.
Winter officially starts on 21 December. The days are shortest and the nights are longest at this time. Heavy snowfalls are possible during winter, which usually lasts until the end of February. 
The Study in Hungary team of the Tempus Public Foundation developed a cost of living calculator for foreign students. You can check the prices in different towns in HUF, GBP, EUR, USD, JPY and in CNY as well so you will know how much money you need to live in Hungary. Living costs
Foreign students who are currently studying in Hungary recommend to buy food in Tesco, SPAR, Lidl or Aldi. These are well-known supermarket chains, which have stores across Europe and provide standard quality.