Experience study abroad in
Hungary
Differentiate your resume and get class credit while you study abroad. Along the way, you’ll attend prestigious universities, enjoy career-accelerating experiences, and immerse yourself in Hungary’s language, lifestyle and culture.
Experiencing Hungary with API
Destination Overview
A relatively small, landlocked nation of around ten million people, Hungary will steal your heart, luring you back, again and again, to sample its rich wines, lounge in its thermal spas, gaze at its natural beauty and make one more attempt to master its hermetic language.
API students in Budapest can choose from a variety of undergraduate courses in English in the areas of economics, business, social sciences and public administration. Semester and academic year terms are available. Classes are comprised of other foreign and American students. Each course is worth 3 semester credits, and students typically take 12-15 credits per semester. Take the plunge and study abroad in Hungary with API!
Learn More about API’s Program in Budapest
Cities in Hungary with API Programs:
Budapest
Why Budapest
- Affordable and cosmopolitan European capital
- Fantastic thermal baths
- The opportunity to explore the two distinct and very different parts of the city: Buda and Pest, separated by the magnificent Danube and connected by numerous bridges
- The charming Margaret Island, dubbed Budapest’s Central Park and located in the middle of the Danube River, is ideal for running, walking, or just enjoying the beautiful scenery
- Close proximity for easy travel to other European cities such as Kraków, Prague, and Vienna
- Abundant opportunities to get to know local students through classes and social activities
- The intriguing Hungarian language
- See remnants of Hungary’s communist past
The Inside Scoop from Students
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We loved our classes at Corvinus! Hungarian for Beginners is a #1 favorite!
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We found the Corvinus professors to be very dedicated to teaching and to their students and with more real life experience in business than back at home.
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We loved the mix of international and Hungarian students in our classes.
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We found the API support excellent (including the orientation events after arrival) and are incredibly thankful for everything.
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We found the API cultural activities and excursions really interesting.
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We became super independent and planned a lot or our own travel all over Europe
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We really appreciated the comfort and privacy of having a single room at the residence hall.
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By choosing a non-English speaking country for our program, we definitely benefitted from the experience more, learned a lot, and feel more confident.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
API is committed to providing enriching international experiences to its participants. We believe in the importance of promoting acceptance, dignity, and respect among people of all backgrounds. API demonstrates its commitment to inclusiveness by providing affordable and accessible programs, offering individualized support, and conducting ongoing diversity education and training for all API staff. No matter who you are or where you come from, API will support you during your journey abroad.
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“Studying abroad in Budapest with API was one of the greatest decisions I have ever made.”
~Meghan K.
API Budapest student
Experiencing Hungary with API