Erasmus Opportunity in Hungary and Hungary Erasmus Visa
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    Erasmus Opportunity in Hungary and Hungary Erasmus Visa

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    Mar 4, 202514 min read

    Erasmus Opportunity in Hungary and Hungary Erasmus Visa

    Although Hungary is a small country, it has more favorable economic conditions compared to other European countries. Since Hungarian universities provide course equivalence to qualified universities in Turkey, Hungary is a country preferred by many students for Erasmus. The education fairs it has held in the field of education in recent years, and the approximately 150 scholarships given by the Hungarian government to undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students, put Hungary at the top of the list of preferred countries in the world for Erasmus education.

    Students who want to do Erasmus in Hungary must first obtain an Erasmus internship visa. Erasmus internship visa is a type of visa obtained by students who want to receive Erasmus education by applying to the student consulate in person. With this visa, students can benefit from the Hungary Erasmus program for less than 90 days. For Hungary Erasmus programs that last more than 90 days, students must apply for a long-term National visa (Type D).

    What are the Required Documents for the Hungary Erasmus Visa?

    The documents required for the Hungary Erasmus visa are listed below:

    • Hungary Erasmus visa application form : To apply for a Hungary Erasmus visa, a fully completed National visa application form is required.
    • Passport : To apply for a Hungary Erasmus visa, a passport with at least two blank pages, issued within the last 10 years, is required. Photocopies of the passport page containing the person's information and Schengen visas issued within the last 3 years must be submitted.
    • Hungary fee : To apply for a Hungary Erasmus visa, a consulate fee of 120 EUR is required for the national visa application.
    • Biometric photo : To apply for a Hungary Erasmus visa, a 35x45 color biometric photo with a white background is required.
    • Health insurance : To apply for a Hungary Erasmus visa, a travel health insurance policy is required.
    • Proof of transportation to Hungary : To apply for a Hungary Erasmus visa, you need proof of flight reservations or other forms of travel.
    • Invitation letter for Hungary Erasmus visa : An invitation letter issued in accordance with the conditions from an institution, organization or business established in Hungary where the applicant will receive training and which has invited him/her is required.
    • Grant document : In order to apply for a Hungary Erasmus visa, the original signed and stamped grant document issued on a letterhead by the Turkish National Agency or the institution where education is received in Turkey is required.
    • Student certificate : In order to apply for a Hungary Erasmus visa, a student certificate with a QR code issued by the Turkish Higher Education Council (YÖK) and obtained via e-government at most 1 week in advance is required.
    • Proof of accommodation : In order to apply for a Hungary Erasmus visa, a document showing the place where you will stay in Hungary during your studies and the duration of your stay is required.

    For information and application: 0850 241 1868

    What is the Hungary Erasmus Student Visa Fee?

    Hungary Erasmus Student Visa fees are given in the table below.

    What is Erasmus Health Insurance in Hungary?

    Hungary Erasmus health insurance is a document that covers illnesses, injuries and treatments that may be encountered during the Hungary Erasmus education, the transportation of the insured in case of illness or injuries, the transportation of the body in case of death, personal liability and emergency dental treatment together with the person's insurance policy.

    Hungary Erasmus health insurance is one of the mandatory documents required during the application process for students who want to benefit from the Hungary Erasmus Program.

    How Many Days Does It Take to Get a Hungary Erasmus Internship Visa?

    Visa applications are finalised within 15 days from the date of evaluation by the Hungarian Embassy and the results are notified to the applicant.

    The finalization of the Hungary Erasmus visa may take up to 30 to 45 days in cases of missing documents or incorrect submission of documents.

    Where to Apply for Hungary Erasmus Visa?

    Applications for the Hungary Erasmus visa, which is mandatory for students who want to receive Erasmus education in Hungary, must be made in person. Before applying for a Hungary Erasmus visa, an appointment must be made at the Hungarian Consulate.

    Students must meet with the Erasmus and student department of the Hungarian Consulate to complete their Hungary Erasmus visa applications.

    What are the advantages of participating in the Erasmus Program in Hungary?

    The advantages of participating in the Erasmus program in Hungary are listed below.

    • In Hungary, there are Erasmus opportunities in qualified schools such as University of Pecs, Budapest Metropolitan University, Corvinus University, and University of Szeged.
    • There are schools in Hungary approved by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK).
    • While doing Erasmus in Hungary, you can go to European countries with a Schengen visa.
    • Hungarian universities provide suitable conditions for academic advancement due to the small number of students.

    What is the Erasmus Internship Programme in Hungary?

    The Hungary Erasmus internship program is a program that allows university students from countries with which Hungary has an agreement to spend half a year or a full year of their education at a university in Hungary.

    Thanks to the Hungary Erasmus internship program, students can study at world-ranking universities such as Pecs, Budapest Metropolitan, Corvinus, Szeged. During the Hungary Erasmus internship program, students gain gains such as developing their language skills, getting to know different programs and cultures, and having experience abroad. Students who complete the Hungary Erasmus internship program and return to their countries have the opportunity to benefit from the advantages and priorities of the Hungary Erasmus internship program in their school and business lives.

    What is the Hungary Erasmus Grant Programme?

    The Hungarian Erasmus program offers two opportunities to students who apply: formal and internship mobility. Students who benefit from both opportunities can find support for their life in Hungary with the Hungarian Erasmus Grant. In the Hungarian Erasmus program, certain students can receive the Erasmus grant. The rules for the Hungarian Erasmus grant programs may vary from school to school. In general, students are expected to meet criteria such as language exam success criteria or high grade point average criteria applied by their schools. Students who meet the conditions are entitled to receive a grant for the Hungarian Erasmus Program.

    Students who go to Hungary with the Erasmus Internship Mobility receive a monthly grant of 100 Euros more than students who go with Erasmus Formal Education. The grant given to the student increases according to the economic, health, accommodation and transportation conditions of the countries visited. Hungary, which is among the 3rd group program countries together with Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Macedonia, Bulgaria and Estonia, receives a monthly grant of 400 Euros for students who participate in the Erasmus Internship Mobility. Students who participate in the Hungary Erasmus Formal Education can receive a monthly grant of 300 Euros. Students who apply to Hungary with the Hungary Erasmus Grant program can also benefit from financial support provided under special conditions such as success scholarships, support scholarships and sports scholarships.

    Which Universities in Hungary Can Participate in the Erasmus Program?

    The list of universities in Hungary where you can participate in the Erasmus Program is given below.

    • University of Pecs (Pecs)
    • University of Szeged (Szeged)
    • University of Miskolc (Miskolc)
    • Kaposvar University (Kaposvar)
    • Budapest Metropolitan University METU (Budapest)
    • Corvinus University of Budapest (Budapest)
    • University of Debrecen, Center of Agricultural Sciences (Debrecen)
    • Szent Istvan University, (Gödöllö)

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