Hungary contains 67 higher education institutions and offers a high-quality education to everyone. Studying in Hungary comes with many great benefits, including free healthcare, free tuition, high-quality education, and many more.

International students who want to be part of any higher education institution in Hungary must obtain a student visa.

The key condition for obtaining a Hungarian Student visa is that you need to be accepted in a Hungarian university prior to starting your application process.

Hungary Student Visa Document Checklist

Enclose the following documents to complete your Hungary student visa application.

• Valid passport. Enclose a valid and original passport with two blank pages for stamping. Your passport must be issued within the last 10 years.
• Visa Application Form. Fill out the application form for a student visa with true information and submit it to the competent authority.
• Passport-size photographs. Attach two recently taken photos within the last six months to your application. Glue one photo to the application and include the other in the documents. Photos should conform to the Schengen requirements.
• Medical insurance. The university in Hungary should state in the invitation letter whether the medical insurance is covered by them. If not, you must include a document of travel insurance proving you have an amount of €30.000 to cover your medical expenses. The medical insurance must be valid for the whole Schengen Area.
• Letter of acceptance from the university. The letter should contain information on the beginning date of classes and payment information (if applicable).
• Proof of accommodation. If the Hungarian University provides accommodation, it must be noted in the invitation letter. If you have to provide an accommodation place for yourself, you must submit a rental agreement with the owner of the building and a property document issued within the last month.
• Proof of paid fee.  Students who are recipients of the “Stipendium Hungaricum” state scholarship are exempt from this requirement.
• Financial status. Everyone must submit a translated bank reference and bank statement of the last six months.

Students should also submit a letter from the university (in English or translated into English), including the address and contacts of the educational institution, signature, and stamp of the person in charge.