EVER wondered what it's like to visit the mystical Budapest? Our quick city guide will give you all the information you need to know about the Capital of Hungary.
Where is Budapest?: Hungary. Budapest is the Capital City of Hungary and is toward the North of the Country.
Nationality: Hungarian
Languages spoken: Mainly Hungarian, German and English. Hungarian is the official language of Hungary and 99% of the population speak it as their first language. In Budapest, English is spoken by almost all hotel, restaurant and service staff to an excellent standard and museums have information in English as well as Hungarian.
Weather: Summer highs of 38ºc and winter lows of -20ºc! But generally in the summer, the weather is a pleasant high twenties with a little rain. In winter the weather is around 0ºc.
Unit of measurement: Metric
Number of international students studying in Budapest: The number of international students is in the thousands although not as high as the UK, Italy or Spain. The Erasmus scheme brings in lots of international students, some of whom stay for just one or two terms.
How many universities: Lots! A firm number is hard to come across as many colleges appear to offer undergraduate study, however, there are about 19 or 20 Universities in Hungary (most in Budapest) that are recognised as the best. Medical degrees are a popular choice for students coming to Budapest to study. See below for more details.
Types of accommodation for students: Various available in the city from private flat rentals to shared dormitories linked to specific universities. Accommodation is very good value in Budapest compared with most other European Cities.
Travel: Getting around Budapest is pretty simple, there is a metro network that is inexpensive to use and functions much like that of Rome or London. There are also trams and buses which tend to be favoured by locals. Walking is also a good option in Budapest as most tourist attractions are close together.
Visas: European citizens don’t need visas to visit Budapest however you do if you’re staying for 90 days or more, you can apply for one before arriving or within 15 days of arrival. See the below link for requirements of obtaining a visa.
For more information on any of the above visit the following sites:
Language: http://www.worldatlas.com/articles/what-languages-are-spoken-in-hungary.html
Weather http://www.holiday-weather.com/budapest/
Study abroad information http://britishexpats.com/articles/moving-abroad/international-students-hungary/
https://www.masterstudies.com/universities/Hungary/Budapest/
Visa information https://www.educations.com/study-guides/europe/study-in-hungary/student-visa-7855
Housing- Erasmus offer a search function to explore housing in your European uni city of choice https://erasmusu.com/en/erasmus-budapest/student-housing
