Studying abroad and gaining international experience broadens students’ horizons: you can discover new cultures, experience a different educational environment, and it will help you become a well-qualified, open-minded and internationally experienced young person. 

Why is it worth to study abroad? 

Upgrade your CV! 

Recruiters of international companies prefer applicants with extensive international experience and good command of second languages. 

Develop your skills! 

Besides enhancing personal and academic development, studying and working abroad will also improve soft skills, such as problem- solving, curiosity, creativity, independence, adaptability, boost confidence as well as raise employment prospects of our students. 

Experience and memories of your lifetime 

Exchange programs broaden students’ horizons by discovering new cultures, help enrich educational environment, and contribute to building a pool of well-qualified, open minded and internationally experienced young people. 

Why study abroad in Hungary? 

Offering a unique mix of culture, history, leisure and sports, not to mention its world-renowned gastronomy, it is the perfect place for your university years, or event for the next several years of your life! 

Great location in the heart of Europe 

Hungary is conveniently located in the center of Europe, with great infrastructure and transportation links. Hungary is often called the heart of Europe. and it really doesn’t get more Central than this. 

Affordable 

Hungary is a convenient and affordable option for those wanting to study abroad in Europe. Tuition fees and living costs are much lower than those in Western European countries. 

An amount of approximately 500-700 EUR is needed monthly to cover the costs of living in Budapest. This sum includes rent, grocery, food, personal hygiene, local transport, telephone bills and other expenses apart from the tuition fee. 

Internationally recognized and accredited degrees 

Hungary is part of the European Higher Education Area and uses the ECTS credit system. Therefore, the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees granted by Hungarian higher education institutions are recognized in all European Union countries. 

In addition to receiving quality education, students studying in Hungary also have numerous mobility opportunities, and gain a competitive advantage in terms of employability. 

International, vibrant capital city: Budapest 

Hungary is becoming an increasingly popular destination country for international students from all over the world. In any given year, around 10,000 foreign students reside in the country participating in study programs offered in foreign languages. 

Gain further international experience with study abroad opportunities at METU! 

Our students also have plenty of opportunities to gain further international experience thanks to METU’s 200+ partner institutions in 47 countries and 5 continents. 

Study abroad with Erasmus+ at METU! 

You can spend 1 or 2 semesters studying at one of our 160 Erasmus+ partner institutions throughout the European Union as well as Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway and Turkey. 

You will also receive € 470-520 fixed scholarship per month during your exchange. 

Work abroad with Erasmus+ at METU! 

Spend 2-12 months abroad completing a traineeship at companies, small-enterprises, research institutes or higher education institutions with METU! 

You will also receive a scholarship of € 570-620 per month, in addition to the salary received at your traineeship placement.  

 

Discover METU programs and start your application now! 

2022. 04. 04.