How much can students work?
Under current rules, eligible third-country students with a study residence permit may work up to 30 hours a week during study and full-time for up to 90 days outside the study period.
Study in Hungary
Hungary offers accredited higher-education programmes in engineering, IT, business, agriculture, sciences and medicine, including a wide foreign-language selection. For a 2027 application, verify the institution and exact qualification, study residence eligibility, financial evidence and current work conditions. Eligible graduates may seek a time-limited job-search/business residence permit, but must transition to another qualifying status to remain longer.
Common questions
How much money must I show?
Hungary requires sufficient resources for subsistence, accommodation, return travel and healthcare. The official study guidance lists types of acceptable evidence, not one universal blocked-account amount.
How long is the graduate job-search permit?
Eligible graduates may apply for up to nine months. It cannot be extended, and the application is made in Hungary at least 15 days before the study permit expires.
Does studying in Hungary automatically lead to permanent residence?
No. Study status does not itself create permanent residence; graduates must move to an appropriate legal basis and meet its requirements.