Hungary joined the European Union on May 1, 2004. As a full member of the EU, the country enjoys equal status to the other member states.

The degrees granted by the Hungarian universities are automatically recognized in all EU-countries. The EU directives list a few professions with common educational criteria. These are medicine, veterinary medicine, pharmacy and dentistry. Such professional qualifications must be recognized without any licensing examinations. (Certain language skills can be required, though.) The EU-recognition applies only to the nationals of the member states.

Students from the EU and EEA (Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein) do not require a student visa to Hungary. However, you must apply for a residence permit within 75 days after arrival to Hungary. You have to submit your application together with the Letter of Acceptance from the university, a housing contract, a statement of your personal finances and a certificate of your health insurance. Detailed information about the residence permit requirements will be given at registration.