Best Universities for Master Programs in Hungary 2024

Eszterházy Károly Catholic University, founded in 1774, is a leading and dynamically developing institution of higher education in Eger and Jászberény. The main profile of the institution - based on its decades-long tradition - is teacher training.

John von Neumann University is based in Kecskemét and is one of the youngest tertiary educational institutions in Hungary, and one of the most important educational, scientific and cultural centres in the Southern Great Plain region. The University’s legal predecessors have a history going back many years and boast longstanding traditions. It has three faculties: - GAMF Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science - Faculty of Economics and Business - Faculty of Horticulture and Rural Development. John von Neumann University is based in Kecskemét and is one of the youngest tertiary educational institutions in Hungary, and one of the most important educational, scientific and cultural centres in the Southern Great Plain region. The University’s legal predecessors have a history going back many years and boast longstanding traditions. It has three faculties: - GAMF Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science - Faculty of Economics and Business - Faculty of Horticulture and Rural Development.

EIT RawMaterials Academy - TIMREX offers students a unique opportunity to learn in a dynamic environment, focusing on real-life challenges. Awarded by the EIT (European Institute of Innovation and Technology), a body of the European Union, the EIT Label is a certificate of quality that is granted only to excellent educational programs at the master and doctoral level.

MOME is a university for artists, designers, creators and innovators who are committed to break the mold of mediocrity. We focus on taking a whole person approach via mentoring and creating a value-driven arts and design ecosystem in the CEE (Central and Eastern Europe) region.

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Founded in 1735, as an institute of training specialists for mining and metallurgy serving as a model to many polytechnic institutes in the world, the University of Miskolc has always occupied a significant position in the cultivation of sciences, in professional education and training. During the last few decades of the 20th century, the Institution developed into a fully-fledged colorful university with the traditional three technical faculties (Earth Sciences, Materials Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, and Informatics) and the new faculties of Economy, Law, Arts and Humanities, Health Care and Music, also courses of continuing education, or higher-level vocational training. The University has approximately 10.000 students and close to 600 academic staff assisted by an approximately equal number of technical and administrative employees.

The main disciplines of the University of Sopron are Economics, Pedagogy, Forestry and Wood Engineering. It is situated in a picturesque town in the northwestern region of Hungary. What you can expect here is high quality education with emphasis on professional experience and top-notch infrastructure in a liveable city and campus, where student life is vibrant, with a lot of cultural traditions, sports and much more.

Taking into account its legal predecessors as well, Óbuda University is a 140-year-old institution. Today, it is a key player in Hungarian higher education and a leading practice-oriented institution providing technical education in Hungary, where more than 12,000 students pursue their studies. On January 1st, 2010 Óbuda University was established as the legal successor of Budapest Tech. Óbuda University is characterized by nurturing traditions and monitoring progress and development. From August 2021, Óbuda University operates under new conditions, within a more flexible framework. The Rudolf Kalman Foundation for Óbuda University does its best to enable the University to provide quality and competitive competencies and study opportunities to its students in the fields of technical, IT, natural and economic sciences, and teacher training. “We turn ideas into engineering.” As a practice-based university, it offers a full range of academic programs in both Hungarian and English. The program includes 4 higher education vocational training, 17 undergraduate programs, 11 master programs, 3 doctoral programs as well as specialization in the full-time, evening, and distant learning. ÓU students have the opportunity to conduct basic and applied research in multiple fields to meet the challenges of Industry 4.0 and in line with the university strategy, which is primarily based on four pillars: robotics, health informatics, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, which interweaves the entire engineering palette through the fields of classical electrical, mechanical engineering, architecture to the creative industry. The quality of education is indicated by the fact that the Institution has a quality certificate according to the requirements of the ISO standard and has won the highest recognition, the Higher Education Quality Award. According to the Emerging Economies Universities, Rankings of the Times Higher Education Óbuda University is ranked between 351-400. in 2022.

ESSCA is a global triple-crown Business School.  We are future creators, empowering and inspiring our ethically-minded students to express their talent.  ESSCA is where responsible leaders develop the critical and creative thinking skills to excel in some of the most dynamic sectors of modern-day business.

Ludovika University of Public Service (LUPS) is the single institution in Hungary to offer degree programs in public service with a comprehensive approach focusing on the needs of the government. It educates the next generation of military, law enforcement, public management, and international affairs experts and leaders. A specialized faculty at the University covers the field of water sciences, which is a topical issue for the future of the whole international community. Hence our University operates in cooperation with national stakeholders and international actors.

EIT RawMaterials Academy - AMIR offers students a unique opportunity to learn in a dynamic environment, focusing on real-life challenges. Awarded by the EIT (European Institute of Innovation and Technology), a body of the European Union, the EIT Label is a certificate of quality that is granted only to excellent educational programs at the master and doctoral level.

Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) - in terms of student and staff number, quality of education and research, and its international relations - is a prestigious institution of public higher education in Hungary, operating continuously since its inception in 1635. As a top-ranked research university in Hungary, it is the most popular higher education institution among applicants as well as alma mater of five Nobel laureates and leading figures in technology, public policy, and culture in Hungary.

The University of Pécs, with its 22,000 students, 5,000 international students, 1,400 lecturers, and researchers, is one of Hungary's largest higher education institutions. The UP opened its doors in 1367, and with longer and shorter interruptions, UP has been shaping the young academic society for over six-and-a-half centuries, not just in Hungary but internationally. Our multi-campus institution includes ten faculties and several research centers, offering a broad palette of 90 programs taught in English and German that cover almost every aspect of modern academia, from medicine, natural sciences, engineering, art, and political science to law, business, and economics.

The Hungarian University of Sports Science is one of the oldest, most successful, and professionally acclaimed universities for education and sports science in Central Europe. We greatly respect and value our legacy, preserve our traditions and continuously explore innovative methods in education and research. The latter meet 21st-century expectations for higher education as well as our students’ expectations of firm knowledge, quality educators, and services, along with great extracurricular experiences.

The University of Szeged (SZTE) with a history dating back to 1581, is located in the sunniest city of Hungary, Europe attracting thousands of young people due to its lively, urban lifestyle and colorful festivals. Considering international rankings SZTE usually appears around the outstanding 550th position globally, and it it has been ranked the best Hungarian university (QS) since 2014.