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BME
Budapest University of Technology and Economics · Budapest, Hungary
Accreditation: not yet checkedBachelor'sEnglish-taught3 years€6,400/yearEst. 1782
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Overview
BME is Hungary's oldest and largest technical university, offering English-taught engineering and computer science bachelor's programmes for self-financed international students, alongside Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship places.
Programme shown
B.Sc. Computer Science Engineering
Degree level
Bachelor's
Language of instruction
English
Duration
3 years
Typical length for a European Bologna-system bachelor's degree (180 ECTS credits) — this is an approximate guide, not independently verified per programme. Some professional or engineering programmes run 3.5-4 years, so confirm your specific programme's length with the university.
Accreditation
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Enrollment & international mix
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Student residence permits issued in Hungary
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International (non-EU) tuition
€6,400/year
≈ $7,142 USD/year (€1 ≈ 1.12 USD · rate updated 2026-11-07 · ExchangeRate-API)
for Self-financed, non-EU rate for B.Sc. Computer Science Engineering, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics — €3,200/semester × 2.
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This is the self-financed rate. Applicants from Hungary's partner countries who win a Stipendium Hungaricum place study tuition-free instead — see the Scholarships page.
Estimated cost of living in Budapest
€650/month
Estimated, not verifiedEstimate for a frugal international student: shared room, home cooking, public transport, basic phone/internet.
This is a rough planning ballpark, not a sourced, verified figure like the tuition above — there is no single official database for per-city student living costs. Your actual spending depends heavily on housing choice, lifestyle, and exchange-rate movement. Adjust it yourself in the full cost calculator →
Living in Hungary — permit basics
Legal work rights
30 hrs/week during term
Proof of funds
Not yet researched
Non-EU students may work up to 30 hours per week during their study period, per the official EU Immigration Portal.
Scholarships at BME
Stipendium HungaricumFully funded →Latest from across the web
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