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Study in Hungary from Nigeria

Fees from about €2,500 a year, a foundation year for WAEC holders, the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship, and nine months to look for work after you graduate.

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Hungary combines affordable, accredited EU degrees with one of the best-known government scholarships open to Nigerians: Stipendium Hungaricum. Living costs are among the lowest in the EU, and graduates can apply for a residence permit to look for work.

Only have WAEC? Budapest International College runs a foundation year that leads into bachelor’s degrees at Óbuda, Kodolányi János, John von Neumann and Dunaújváros universities.

Who this destination suits

Students who want a low total cost. WAEC holders who need a foundation year. Strong candidates who could win a full scholarship. Those who want an EU base with a route to work.

LightTouch’s role

We tell you how competitive you are for the scholarship, prepare both scholarship and self-funded applications, and manage the study permit and post-study residence steps.

Key facts

Updated: September 2026
Main intakesSeptember (main), February
Tuition€2,500–€7,000/yr typical (international fee, 2026/27); medicine/dentistry €12,000–€16,000
Proof of fundsLiving €400–€800/mo plus tuition; scholarship letters accepted
Work while studyingUp to 30 hrs/week in term; up to 90 days full-time in breaks
After graduationStudy-to-work permit: up to 9 months to find a job
ScholarshipStipendium Hungaricum (tuition + stipend + accommodation support)

Checked against official sources. Rules change, so we confirm the figures for your case before you apply.

Applying from Nigeria

How it works for you

Weeks 1–6

Admission

Apply, sit any entrance interview, and receive your acceptance letter.

Weeks 2–8

Legalise documents

Legalise your certificates through the Nigerian ministries and the embassy.

After acceptance

Pay and apply

Pay what your university asks and apply for your student residence permit.

In Hungary

Before you graduate

Apply for the study-to-work permit at least 15 days before your student permit ends.

English and WAEC

Rules differ by university. Debrecen accepts an MOI letter and checks English at interview; Pécs generally doesn’t accept MOI. Budapest International College uses its own English test. We confirm the rule before you apply.

Universities we apply to

  • University of DebrecenDebrecen · Hungary
  • University of PécsPécs · Hungary
  • Óbuda UniversityBudapest · Hungary
  • Kodolányi János UniversityHungary
  • John von Neumann UniversityKecskemét · Hungary
  • University of DunaújvárosDunaújváros · Hungary
  • Wekerle International UniversityBudapest · Hungary

Our list grows. If your school isn’t here, ask us.

Courses we recommend

  • Engineering
  • IT and business informatics
  • Logistics
  • Public health

Jobs without Hungarian cluster in Budapest’s IT, engineering and shared-service companies.

Routes

Routes we use in Hungary

Research Master’s

MRes and research Master’s, from proposal to supervisor to interview.
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Conversion Master’s

Master’s in computing, data, business or law for graduates of other subjects.
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Questions

Questions

What is Stipendium Hungaricum?
A Hungarian government scholarship that can cover tuition, a monthly stipend, accommodation support and health insurance. It is competitive. We tell you whether your profile fits before you spend time on it.
Can I stay and work after graduating in Hungary?
Yes, graduates can apply for a study-to-work residence permit giving up to nine months to find a job, which converts to a work residence permit once you’re employed.
How much can I work as a student?
Up to 30 hours a week during term and up to 90 days of full-time work during breaks.
Can I study in Hungary with only WAEC?
Yes, through a one-year foundation programme at Budapest International College, which leads into a bachelor’s degree.

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