APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND REQUIREMENTS
Step-by-step
application guide
For further information on the documents that make you eligible to study at a Hungarian university, check the Document Checklist below. Documents that are not in English (or Hungarian) must be translated and certified by the translator or a notary.
APPLY FOR THE PROGRAM
Start applying as soon as you can in order to catch the deadline for the next intake. To start your application, go to apply.budapestcollege.hu or click the APPLY NOW button.
UPLOAD ALL YOUR DATA AND DOCUMENTS
Just follow the steps listed on the application platform and upload your data and documents needed for the application.
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Our admission team will start processing your application once you hit SUBMIT.
If your data and documents all meet the admissions criteria, you will be invited for an online interview and test. If you are missing some documents, our admissions team will ask you to upload them.
ONLINE INTERVIEW AND TEST
Your performance will be evaluated by our team of admission specialists. Neither the entrance exam nor the tests can be retaken so we advise you to prepare properly for the interview. We’ll assess your level of English, and ask about your motivations, so think about why you want to study your chosen study program and look up a few things about Hungary as well.
The test is a Math or Math&Physics test, depending on the study program you chose. You should expect a normal upper-intermediate high school level test.
Don’t worry though. For most applicants, these are test are much scarier than they actually are. If your head is already in the tech game, it should be no problem for you!
Please note: there is no test for Master programs. Candidates of Master programs only need to pass the online interview.
CONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE LETTER – YOU ARE ACCEPTED
Applicants who have fulfilled the admission requirements of the university and the program they have chosen will get an official conditional offer with the details of the program, payment and deadlines. Please note that possessing a conditional letter does not yet entitle you to submit a visa application to enter Hungary.
To turn your Conditional Offer letter to a Final Acceptence Letter, you need to pay the first year’s tuition fee and some minor fees as well (e.g. health insurance and housing).
FINAL ACCEPTANCE LETTER - TRANSFER THE TUITION FEE AND OTHER SERVICE FEES
Applicants are required to transfer the tuition fee of the first two semesters and some other minor charges to get Final Admission. Please note that we have restricted number of dormitory places so in case you need accommodation, let us know as soon as you can.
Also: please observe the bank details! Some fees must be paid to BIC, however, most of the fees must be transferred to the university directly.
START THE VISA PROCEDURE
After you have transferred the fees, the final acceptance letter will be issued and sent you online. Having received your acceptance letter, you can submit an application for a D-type visa (study visa) at the nearest Hungarian Embassy. Make sure to start the procedure in due time and be in constant communication with our admission team.
ARRIVE IN HUNGARY
With your visa in hand, you can start planning your journey and your life in Hungary.
IMPORTANT: you’ll have 30 days to turn your visa to a residence permit in Hungary. For this however, you’ll need to be officially enrolled to your chosen institution. So please DON’T arrive to Hungary much earlier than the enrollment date, as you can even lose your right to stay in the country for it. The most optimal is to arrive 1-2 weeks before the courses start.
Don’t worry, our team won’t leave you alone in these times either- we’ll make sure to help you every step of the way until the moment to officially enrol to the university.
Step-by-step
application guide
START COLLECTING YOUR DOCUMENTS FOR THE APPLICATION PROCESS
For further information on the documents that make you eligible to study at a Hungarian university, check the Document Checklist below. Documents that are not in English (or Hungarian) must be translated and certified by the translator or a notary.
APPLY FOR THE PROGRAM
We offer a wide variety of programs in the field of engineering, IT and business so take your chance and start applying as soon as you can in order to catch the for the next intake.
Go to apply.budapestcollege.hu or click the APPLY NOW button.
UPLOAD ALL YOUR DATA AND DOCUMENTS
Just follow the steps listed on the application platform and upload your data and documents needed for the application.
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Once you have submitted an application with all the necessary documents and met the admission requirements, you will be invited for an online interview and test. Submitting your application is a prerequisite for an application to be processed.
ONLINE INTERVIEW AND TEST
Your performance will be evaluated by our team of admission specialists. Neither the entrance exam nor the tests can be retaken so we advise you to prepare properly for the interview. We’ll assess your level of English, and ask about your motivations, so think about why you want to study your chosen study program and look up a few things about Hungary as well.
The test is a Math or Math and Physics test, depending on the study program you chose. You should expect a normal upper-intermediate high school level test.
Don’t worry though. For most applicants, these are test are much scarier than they actually are. If your head is already in the tech game, it should be no problem for you!
Please note: there is no test for Master programs. Candidates of Master programs only need to pass the online interview.
CONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE LETTER – YOU ARE ACCEPTED
Applicants who have fulfilled the admission requirements of the university and the program they have chosen will get an official conditional offer with the details of the program, payment and deadlines. Please note that possessing a conditional letter does not yet entitle you to submit a visa application to enter Hungary.
To turn your Conditional Offer letter to a Final Acceptence Letter, you need to pay the first year’s tuition fee and some minor fees as well (just as health insurance and housing).
FINAL ACCEPTANCE LETTER - TRANSFER THE TUITION FEE AND OTHER SERVICE FEES
Applicants are required to transfer the tuition fee of the first two semesters. Optional service charges are the visa assistance fee, health insurance fee and the fee of dormitory placement. Please note that we have restricted number of dormitory places so in case you need accommodation, let us know as soon as you can.
Also: please observe the bank details! Some fees must be paid to BIC, however, most of the fees must be transferred to the university directly.
START THE VISA PROCEDURE
After you have transferred the fees, the final acceptance letter will be issued and sent youonline. Having received your acceptance letter, you can submit an application for a D-type visa (study visa) at the nearest Hungarian Embassy. Make sure to start the procedure in due time and be in constant communication with our admission team.
ARRIVE IN HUNGARY
With your visa in hand, you can start planning your journey and your life in Hungary.
IMPORTANT: you’ll have 30 days to turn your visa to a residence permit in Hungary. For this however, you’ll need to be officially enrolled to your chosen institution. So please DON’T arrive to Hungary much earlier than the enrollment date, as you can even lose your right to stay in the country for it. The most optimal is to arrive 1-2 weeks before the courses start.
Don’t worry, our team won’t leave you alone in these times either- we’ll make sure to help you every step of the way until the moment to officially enrol to the university.
Document checklist
- Copy of your secondary school certificate/diploma with the final exam results - both the original one and the translated version
- Copy of your secondary school transcipt - both the original one and the translated version
- CV and motivation letter
- Copy of the photo-page(s) of your passport. Your passport needs to be valid for at least 6 months.
- For Master's Candidates: Copy of university transcript & Bachelor Degree
Documents that are not in English (or Hungarian) must be translated and certified by the translator or a notary.
We wish to ask you to double check if you have uploaded all the documents.
Once you have uploaded everything, inform us at info@budapestcollege.hu email address.
requirements (online interview & Math test)
Our admission team is checking your motivation, future goals, previous achievements, education background, experience as well as your knowledge on the country/city and the university you intend to get admitted to. Please note that the embassy will be asking similar questions at your visa interview so it is highly important to be able to answer these questions adequately.
During the interview your English language skills will be also assessed and a Maths test has to be written following the interview. Please note, that for some programs a Physics test is also needed combined with the Math test. The tests are only required for Bachelor’s programs, Master’s candidated only have to pass the admissions interview.
skills
intermediate command of English
(level B2 in CEFR)
www.examenglish.com
Your knowledge of English will be tested during the interview and the decision about acceptance will be partially made based on this performance. Having a language certificate is not mandatory, you can apply without uploading any language certificate. Language certificate cannot be accepted as an exemption from the entrance interview. Applicants who do not meet the language requirements at the interview have to start with English Preparatory Program before starting their professional foundation program or university studies.
