With its enchanting capital Budapest, built on both banks of the Danube, its thermal baths, rich history and affordable cost of living, Hungary is an appealing country for language studies. Language schools in Hungary offer courses in Hungarian, the country's official language, as well as English.
Hungarian is an especially interesting language for Turkish students. Unlike the Indo-European languages, Hungarian has an agglutinative structure and vowel harmony, like Turkish. In addition, many words of Turkic origin entered Hungarian through historical contact. These similarities help Turkish students gain an advantage when learning Hungarian.
Studying a language in Hungary offers the opportunity to have a unique language and cultural experience in the heart of Europe at affordable costs.
In Hungary, language studies can be pursued at private language schools in Budapest, university language centers and summer universities. Courses are organized at levels aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Some language schools in Budapest also offer affordable English courses in addition to Hungarian.
Hungarian may seem challenging at first because of its rich system of suffixes and distinctive grammar rules. However, Turkish-speaking students may progress faster than many European students because they are already familiar with agglutinative structure and vowel harmony.
You can certify your Hungarian level with state-recognized language exams in Hungary such as ECL and Origó. These certificates are used in applications to Hungarian universities and in job applications.
Language schools and language centers in Hungary offer a variety of programs to suit different goals:
Language schools and language centers in Hungary are mainly located in the following cities:
Language course prices in Hungary vary depending on the type of institution and the intensity and length of the program. In general, course fees are much more affordable than similar programs in Western Europe. Summer schools are usually offered at package prices that include lessons, cultural activities and accommodation.
When planning your budget, you should account for accommodation, health insurance, transport and daily living expenses in addition to the course fee. Hungary's affordable cost of living significantly eases your overall budget.
At NGGlobal, we share the current prices of language programs in Hungary with you and work with you to choose the program that best fits your budget.
Students studying a language in Hungary can choose from different accommodation options:
When choosing accommodation in Budapest, paying attention to proximity to central districts on the Pest side of the Danube and to metro lines makes daily travel easier.
Turkish citizens attending short language courses and summer schools in Hungary can apply for a Schengen visa. The application requires a course enrollment confirmation, proof of financial means, travel health insurance and proof of accommodation.
Longer language studies require a residence permit. In Hungary, a long-term residence permit is generally granted for studies at higher education institutions and the preparatory programs they offer. Courses at private language schools generally do not form the basis for a long-term residence permit.
With a new immigration law that came into force in 2024, Hungary has reorganized its residence permit rules. For this reason, if you are planning long-term language studies, it is important to check the current requirements in advance. At NGGlobal, we work with you to identify the right visa type and program for you.
It is not possible to work on a Schengen visa issued for a short language course in Hungary. For this reason, you need to prepare a budget that covers all your expenses when planning your language studies.
Students holding a student residence permit for higher education in Hungary can work under certain conditions and for a limited number of hours. Hungarian skills significantly improve your chances of finding a job in Hungary.
The cost of living in Hungary is noticeably lower than in Western European countries. Even in Budapest, accommodation, food and transport costs are much more affordable than in Europe's major capitals.
Social life in Hungary is very colorful, with Budapest's historic thermal baths, walks along the Danube, its unique ruin bars, concerts and festivals. In summer, you can spend time at Lake Balaton and attend one of Europe's largest music festivals.
The deep historical and cultural ties between Turkey and Hungary help Turkish students settle in easily in Hungary without feeling like outsiders.
At NGGlobal, we offer free consultation to students who want to study a language in Hungary. By assessing your goals, language level and budget, we identify the program that suits you best.
Contact us to build your plan for language studies in Hungary together.
Yes. Like Turkish, Hungarian has an agglutinative structure and vowel harmony. In addition, as a result of historical contact, Hungarian contains many words of Turkic origin, such as "alma" (apple), "kapu" (gate) and "balta" (axe).
You can learn Hungarian, the country's official language, in Hungary. Some language schools in Budapest also offer affordable English courses.
A Schengen visa is sufficient for short courses and summer schools. A long-term residence permit is generally granted for studies at higher education institutions and their preparatory programs.
It is not possible to work on a Schengen visa issued for a short language course. Students holding a student residence permit for higher education may work under certain conditions.
Yes. Course fees and living costs are noticeably lower than in Western European countries. Budapest is one of the most affordable capitals in Europe.
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