Tuition Fees
| Level | EUR per semester | ||
| Preparatory | 1600-2500 | ||
| BA/BSs | 2500-4200 | ||
| MA/MsSc | 3000-5000 | ||
| PhD | 4500-5500 | ||
| Additional costs | |||
| Books | 400-800 | ||
| Health Insurance | approx. 60/month | ||
| Renting a flat (without utilities) | 200-500 | ||
| Utilities | approx. 200/month | ||
Before you come to study at ELTE, you need to make a budget plan to see how you can cover the living costs in Budapest during your studies. Budapest is a popular destination for students also because the city offers affordable living costs.
Considering the different expenditures, you can calculate with the following prices.
Cost of living in Budapest
· accommodation, if you rent an apartment: HUF 70,000-80,000 = ab. EUR 233 - 267
· one single ticket (bus, tram): HUF 350 = ab. EUR 1.2
· one monthly pass for public transport for students: HUF 3,850 = ab. EUR 13
Shopping in Budapest
· one litre of milk: HUF 280 = EUR 0.9
· one litre of bottled water: HUF 100-150 = EUR 0.3-0.5
· one loaf of bread: HUF 200 = EUR 0.7
Nightlife in Budapest
· one small bottle of beer: HUF 130-200 = EUR 0.4-0.7
· one bottle of red table wine: HUF 600-1500= EUR 2-5
· one cinema ticket: HUF 900-1500 = EUR 3-5
In total, you need about HUF 120,000 (EUR 400) each month to live comfortably in Budapest.
