{"id":61999,"date":"2024-07-11T16:23:31","date_gmt":"2024-07-11T16:23:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.leapscholar.com\/blog\/?p=61999"},"modified":"2026-09-16T12:33:08","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T12:33:08","slug":"study-in-hungary-for-international-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/study-in-hungary-for-international-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Study in Hungary for International Students: Universities, MBBS, Scholarships &amp; Visa (2027-28)"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">11<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"quick-read-box\">\n\n  <div class=\"qr-header\">\n    <span style=\"font-size:18px;\">\u26a1<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"qr-title\">Quick Read<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <ul>\n    <li>Central European University (QS #239) leads Hungary; ELTE (#595), Debrecen (#600), and Szeged (#633) follow.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Stipendium Hungaricum waives 100% of tuition plus a stipend of HUF 43,700\/month (\u20b913,110). 2027-28 deadline: 15 January 2027.<\/li>\n\n    <li>An MOI certificate or university-run English test can substitute for IELTS at many universities.<\/li>\n\n    <li>\u20ac3,000 to \u20ac8,000\/year (\u20b93.3L to \u20b98.9L) tuition, \u20ac500 to \u20ac520\/month (\u20b955,400 to \u20b957,600) living costs.<\/li>\n\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <div class=\"qr-footer\">\n    \ud83d\udc49 Best for:  Indian students who want an EU degree, an MBBS or nursing route without capitation fees, or a shot at a fully funded study through Stipendium Hungaricum on a budget well below UK, US, or Australia levels.\n\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/study-in-hungary-for-international-students\/#Is_Hungary_Good_for_Study_Why_Students_Choose_It\" title=\"Is Hungary Good for Study? Why Students Choose It\">Is Hungary Good for Study? Why Students Choose It<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/study-in-hungary-for-international-students\/#Study_in_Hungary_Requirements_at_a_Glance\" title=\"Study in Hungary Requirements at a Glance\">Study in Hungary Requirements at a Glance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/study-in-hungary-for-international-students\/#Top_Universities_to_Study_in_Hungary_QS_2027_Rankings\" title=\"Top Universities to Study in Hungary (QS 2027 Rankings)\">Top Universities to Study in Hungary (QS 2027 Rankings)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/study-in-hungary-for-international-students\/#Choosing_Your_Course_MBBS_Nursing_and_General_Programs\" title=\"Choosing Your Course: MBBS, Nursing, and General Programs\">Choosing Your Course: MBBS, Nursing, and General Programs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/study-in-hungary-for-international-students\/#Study_in_Hungary_Without_IELTS\" title=\"Study in Hungary Without IELTS\">Study in Hungary Without IELTS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/study-in-hungary-for-international-students\/#Cost_of_Living_and_Study_in_Hungary_Fees\" title=\"Cost of Living and Study in Hungary Fees\">Cost of Living and Study in Hungary Fees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/study-in-hungary-for-international-students\/#Scholarships_How_to_Study_in_Hungary_for_Free\" title=\"Scholarships: How to Study in Hungary for Free\">Scholarships: How to Study in Hungary for Free<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/study-in-hungary-for-international-students\/#Intakes_Application_Timeline_and_Visa_for_2027-28\" title=\"Intakes, Application Timeline, and Visa for 2027-28\">Intakes, Application Timeline, and Visa for 2027-28<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/study-in-hungary-for-international-students\/#What_If_Things_Go_Wrong\" title=\"What If Things Go Wrong\">What If Things Go Wrong<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/study-in-hungary-for-international-students\/#3_Takeaways_on_Study_in_Hungary_for_International_Students\" title=\"3 Takeaways on Study in Hungary for International Students\">3 Takeaways on Study in Hungary for International Students<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/study-in-hungary-for-international-students\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Study_in_Hungary_for_International_Students\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions About Study in Hungary for International Students\">Frequently Asked Questions About Study in Hungary for International Students<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Hungary_Good_for_Study_Why_Students_Choose_It\"><\/span><strong>Is Hungary Good for Study? Why Students Choose It<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Affordable EU degree:<\/strong> tuition for most Bachelor&#8217;s and Master&#8217;s programs runs \u20ac3,000 to \u20ac8,000\/year (\u20b93.3L to \u20b98.9L), a fraction of UK or US costs, on a degree recognized across the EU&#8217;s Bologna framework.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Genuinely safe:<\/strong> Hungary ranks 15th on the 2026 Global Peace Index (Institute for Economics &amp; Peace), in the &#8220;High&#8221; peace band among 163+ countries. Standard city precautions still apply anywhere.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strong medical and nursing pipeline:<\/strong> four EU-recognized medical schools (Semmelweis, Debrecen, Szeged, and P\u00e9cs) and multiple English-taught nursing programs draw thousands of Indian students each year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Schengen access:<\/strong> a Hungarian student visa lets you travel across 25+ European countries during breaks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Official source:<\/em><\/strong><em> <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.economicsandpeace.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Global-Peace-Index-2026-Report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Global Peace Index 2026 rankings<\/em><\/a><em>,<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visualcapitalist.com\/mapped-global-peace-index-in-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em> <\/em><em>Institute for Economics &amp; Peace, via Visual Capitalist<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Exchange rate note:<\/em><\/strong><em> All EUR figures use \u20ac1 = \u20b9110.75 (September 2026). All HUF figures use the house rate of 1 HUF = \u20b90.30, as specified for this piece. Rates fluctuate daily, so treat INR figures as indicative and re-check before quoting exact numbers to students.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor Insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Students often ask if Hungary is &#8220;safe enough&#8221; compared to Western Europe. It genuinely ranks higher on peace indices than the UK, Germany, or France. The real risk factors are the usual ones (isolated areas at night, unlicensed accommodation), not anything Hungary-specific.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Study_in_Hungary_Requirements_at_a_Glance\"><\/span><strong>Study in Hungary Requirements at a Glance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Requirement<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Typical Range<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Academic eligibility<\/td><td>10+2 (Bachelor&#8217;s) or a recognized Bachelor&#8217;s degree (Master&#8217;s)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English proficiency<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/exams\/ielts\">IELTS<\/a> 5.5 to 6.5, or an MOI certificate \/ university test at many universities<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tuition (non-medical)<\/td><td>\u20ac3,000 to \u20ac8,000\/year (\u20b93.3L to \u20b98.9L)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tuition (MBBS)<\/td><td>USD 16,750 to USD 20,900\/year (\u20b916.04L to \u20b920.00L), one university (Szeged) billed in EUR at EUR 15,800\/year (\u20b917.50L)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scholarship route<\/td><td>Stipendium Hungaricum: full tuition waiver + stipend<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Visa<\/td><td>Type D national visa, non-EU\/EEA students staying beyond 90 days<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Universities_to_Study_in_Hungary_QS_2027_Rankings\"><\/span><strong>Top Universities to Study in Hungary (QS 2027 Rankings)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re building a Hungary university list for international students, start here. QS 2027 rankings shuffled the leaderboard: Central European University (CEU) is now the country&#8217;s highest-ranked institution, and ELTE reclaimed the top public spot after briefly trailing Debrecen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>University<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>QS World Ranking 2027<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Approx. Annual Tuition<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ceu.edu\/academics\/degrees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Central European University (CEU)<\/a><\/td><td>239<\/td><td>Private, varies by program; check CEU&#8217;s official site<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elte.hu\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">E\u00f6tv\u00f6s Lor\u00e1nd University (ELTE)<\/a><\/td><td>595<\/td><td>\u20ac3,500 to \u20ac8,000 (\u20b93.9L to \u20b98.9L)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/edu.unideb.hu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of Debrecen<\/a><\/td><td>600<\/td><td>\u20ac3,000 to \u20ac5L (\u20b93.3L to \u20b95.5L)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/u-szeged.hu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of Szeged<\/a><\/td><td>633<\/td><td>\u20ac3,000 to \u20ac8L (\u20b93.3L to \u20b98.9L)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bme.hu\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME)<\/a><\/td><td>751 to 760<\/td><td>\u20ac4,300 to \u20ac8,000 (\u20b94.8L to \u20b98.9L)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/international.pte.hu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of P\u00e9cs<\/a><\/td><td>791 to 800<\/td><td>\u20ac3,500 to \u20ac8,000 (\u20b93.9L to \u20b98.9L)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/english\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Semmelweis University<\/a><\/td><td>Not QS-ranked (THE 2026: #251)<\/td><td>Medical programs only; see the MBBS section<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CEU (Budapest):<\/strong> Hungary&#8217;s only top-250 QS entrant. A private, English-medium research university known for social sciences, economics, and public policy, with a smaller, more selective international cohort.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ELTE:<\/strong> founded in 1635, Hungary&#8217;s oldest and largest public university, strong in humanities, law, and sciences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Debrecen and Szeged:<\/strong> Hungary&#8217;s biggest medical and engineering hubs, together hosting thousands of international students across 60 to 100+ English-taught programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BME:<\/strong> issues roughly 70% of Hungary&#8217;s engineering degrees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>P\u00e9cs:<\/strong> founded in 1367, the country&#8217;s oldest university, popular for medicine and business.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Exchange rate note:<\/em><\/strong><em> All EUR figures use \u20ac1 = \u20b9110.75 (September 2026). Rates fluctuate daily, so treat INR figures as indicative and re-check before quoting exact numbers to students.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Ranking source:<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topuniversities.com\/universities\/eotvos-lorand-university\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em> <\/em><em>QS World University Rankings 2027<\/em><\/a><em>;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.study.eu\/best-universities\/hungary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em> <\/em><em>THE World University Rankings 2026<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For the full fee and course breakdown by university, see LeapScholar&#8217;s<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/top-universities-in-hungary-for-international-students\/\"><em> <\/em><em>Top Universities in Hungary guide<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor Insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Don&#8217;t default to the highest-ranked school. CEU&#8217;s ranking is strong, but it&#8217;s a small, specialized, private university, not a fit for engineering or medicine. For most Indian applicants, Debrecen or Szeged offer the broadest course choice and the largest existing Indian student communities.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing_Your_Course_MBBS_Nursing_and_General_Programs\"><\/span><strong>Choosing Your Course: MBBS, Nursing, and General Programs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>MBBS in Hungary for Indian Students<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hungary&#8217;s medical universities are a well-established route to an EU-recognized MBBS or MD. NEET remains mandatory for Indian students under NMC rules, regardless of destination. All four universities below are NMC, WHO, and ECFMG\/FAIMER recognized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>University<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Annual Tuition<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>In INR<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>6-Year Total (approx.)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>One-Time Fees<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Semmelweis (Budapest, est. 1769)<\/td><td>USD 20,900 (USD 10,450\/semester)<\/td><td>\u20b920.00L<\/td><td>USD 125,400 (\u20b91.20Cr)<\/td><td>USD 400 admission + USD 2,000 deposit + USD 230 enrollment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>University of Debrecen<\/td><td>USD 16,900<\/td><td>\u20b916.18L<\/td><td>USD 101,400 (\u20b997.10L)<\/td><td>USD 150 application + USD 350 entrance exam<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>University of Szeged<\/td><td>EUR 15,800 (EUR 7,900\/semester)<\/td><td>\u20b917.50L<\/td><td>EUR 94,800 (\u20b91.05Cr)<\/td><td>EUR 300 combined application + entrance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>University of P\u00e9cs<\/td><td>USD 16,750 (USD 9,000 + USD 7,750\/semester)<\/td><td>\u20b916.04L<\/td><td>USD 100,500 (\u20b996.24L)<\/td><td>USD 200 application + USD 250 entrance + USD 220 registration<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Course length:<\/strong> 6 years (preclinical, clinical, and a 1-year internship), 100% in English.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6-year totals exclude hostel and insurance, which run separately (see Cost of Living below).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Semmelweis is Hungary&#8217;s oldest medical school; not QS-ranked separately, but #251 in THE&#8217;s 2026 rankings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These are each university&#8217;s own published rates for the current (2026-27) cycle. Tuition is revised annually, so confirm the 2027-28 figure on the university&#8217;s admissions page before a student pays any fee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Exchange rate note:<\/em><\/strong><em> All EUR figures use \u20ac1 = \u20b9110.75 (September 2026). Rates fluctuate daily, so treat INR figures as indicative and re-check before quoting exact numbers to students.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Official sources:<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/admission\/programs\/medicine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em> <\/em><em>Semmelweis University General Medicine admissions page<\/em><\/a><em>;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/edu.unideb.hu\/p\/tuition-fee-application-entrance-fee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em> <\/em><em>University of Debrecen tuition fee schedule<\/em><\/a><em>;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/u-szeged.hu\/english\/study-programmes\/general-medicine-md\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em> <\/em><em>University of Szeged General Medicine program page<\/em><\/a><em>;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.medschool.pte.hu\/tuition-fees-and-costs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em> <\/em><em>University of P\u00e9cs Medical School tuition fees<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>See what our counselors say about NEET eligibility:<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/questions\/how-many-marks-do-i-need-in-neet-to-be-eligible-for-mbbs-admissions-abroad\"><em> <\/em><em>How many marks do I need in NEET to be eligible for MBBS admissions abroad?<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Nursing in Hungary for International Students<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>EU-recognized <strong>BSc Nursing<\/strong> (4 years) at P\u00e9cs, Szeged, Debrecen, and Semmelweis University.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tuition is around \u20ac6,000 to \u20ac8,000 per year (\u20b96.6L to \u20b98.9L).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A Hungarian nursing degree is automatically recognized across the EU under community law.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Semmelweis and P\u00e9cs also offer a 1.5- to 3-year MSc Nursing pathway for BSc holders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entry typically requires 10+2 with Biology, an entrance interview or test, and English proficiency (IELTS 5.5+ or an accepted alternative).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Official source:<\/em><\/strong><em> university admission pages, for example,<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/admission\/programs\/nursing-msc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em> the <\/em><em>Semmelweis University Nursing MSc program<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Study_in_Hungary_Without_IELTS\"><\/span><strong>Study in Hungary Without IELTS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A large share of applicants search for study in Hungary without IELTS scholarships and admissions, and many universities do offer alternatives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/moi-certificate\/\"><strong>Medium of Instruction (MOI) certificate<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> If your previous degree or schooling was taught fully in English, Debrecen, P\u00e9cs, and Szeged will typically accept a letter from your institution confirming this requirement instead of an IELTS score.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>University-run English test or interview:<\/strong> ELTE, P\u00e9cs, and others run their own short assessment or video interview for applicants without a language certificate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/exams\/duolingo\"><strong>Duolingo<\/strong><\/a><strong>\/<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/exams\/pte\"><strong>PTE<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Some programs accept these as an IELTS substitute; always confirm on the specific program page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exception:<\/strong> Stipendium Hungaricum applicants and certain competitive programs (Medicine, Dentistry at some universities) may still require <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/exams\/ielts\/\">IELTS<\/a> 5.5 to 6.5 or <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/exams\/toefl\">TOEFL<\/a>, so check before assuming a waiver applies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Read expert answers on using an MOI certificate instead of IELTS:<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/questions\/can-i-use-a-medium-of-instruction-moi-certificate-from-my-university-instead-of-an-ielts-score\"><em> <\/em><em>Can I use a medium of instruction (MOI) certificate from my university instead of an IELTS score?<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor Insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Get the MOI-waiver confirmation from your university in writing before skipping test prep entirely. Requirements differ by faculty within the same university, and a general admissions email can be wrong about a specific department&#8217;s rules.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost_of_Living_and_Study_in_Hungary_Fees\"><\/span><strong>Cost of Living and Study in Hungary Fees<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Budgeting properly is a core part of any study in Hungary plan, and costs vary meaningfully by city:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>City Tier<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Monthly Cost (excl. rent)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Outside Budapest (Debrecen, Szeged, P\u00e9cs, Miskolc)<\/td><td>\u20ac500 to \u20ac520 (\u20b955,400 to \u20b957,600)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Budapest<\/td><td>Runs higher across the board; see full breakdown below<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Official source:<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numbeo.com\/cost-of-living\/country_result.jsp?country=Hungary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em> <\/em><em>Numbeo Cost of Living, Hungary<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Part-time work rules for non-EU students in Hungary broadly follow the EU pattern of limited weekly hours during term time; always confirm the exact cap with your residence permit conditions.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For a full city-by-city breakdown, see LeapScholar&#8217;s<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-hungary\/\"><em> <\/em><em>Cost of Living in Hungary guide<\/em><\/a><em>.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>To understand how EU part-time work rules typically function, check out what our counselors say about a comparable EU market:<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/questions\/can-i-work-part-time-during-my-studies-in-ireland-or-germany\"><em> <\/em><em>Can I work part-time during my studies in Ireland or Germany?<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scholarships_How_to_Study_in_Hungary_for_Free\"><\/span><strong>Scholarships: How to Study in Hungary for Free<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re researching a study in Hungary scholarship, Stipendium Hungaricum is by far the largest and most reliable option, and the flagship route to study in Hungary for free (or close to it):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Benefit<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Amount<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tuition<\/td><td>100% waived<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stipend (Bachelor&#8217;s, Master&#8217;s, one-tier Master&#8217;s, non-degree)<\/td><td>HUF 43,700\/month (\u20b913,110)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stipend (PhD)<\/td><td>HUF 140,000 to 180,000\/month (\u20b942,000 to \u20b954,000)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Accommodation<\/td><td>Free dormitory, or HUF 40,000\/month (\u20b912,000) contribution toward rent<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Medical insurance<\/td><td>Coverage plus up to HUF 65,000\/year (\u20b919,500) supplementary<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2027-28 deadline<\/td><td>15 January 2027, 2 PM CET<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Official source:<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/stipendiumhungaricum.hu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em> <\/em><em>Stipendium Hungaricum official portal<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Eligibility for Indian applicants:<\/em><\/strong><em> Indian citizenship, a minimum of 60% in your last qualifying exam, and nomination through India&#8217;s designated Sending Partner (UGC\/Ministry of Education). You cannot apply directly to Hungary.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Is education free in Hungary for international students otherwise? No. Regular, non-scholarship international students pay the full tuition listed above. Stipendium Hungaricum scholars are the exception. Other options include the Hungarian Diaspora Scholarship and university-specific waivers at ELTE and Debrecen, though these cover a smaller share of costs.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For the full eligibility and application walkthrough, see LeapScholar&#8217;s<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/hungary-government-scholarship-for-international-students-stipendium-hungaricum-2025\/\"><em> <\/em><em>Stipendium Hungaricum guide<\/em><\/a><em> and the<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/digest\/news-stipendium-hungaricum-2026-application-process\"><em> <\/em><em>breakdown of the application process<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor Insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Don&#8217;t wait for the scholarship result before applying directly. Most Stipendium Hungaricum applicants also submit a parallel, self-funded application to their top-choice university, so a scholarship rejection doesn&#8217;t cost a semester. A borderline 60 to 61% still clears UGC&#8217;s nomination bar; what usually decides the shortlist is a specific, well-written motivation letter, not a marginally higher percentage.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Read expert answers on writing that letter:<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/questions\/how-should-i-answer-the-scholarship-essay-about-how-it-will-support-my-education-and-future-goals\"><em> <\/em><em>How should I answer the scholarship essay about how it will support my education and future goals?<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intakes_Application_Timeline_and_Visa_for_2027-28\"><\/span><strong>Intakes, Application Timeline, and Visa for 2027-28<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hungarian universities run a bi-annual intake for anyone planning to study in Hungary, and each sets its own deadline rather than following one national date:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>University \/ Route<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Intake<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Confirmed or Pattern-Based Deadline<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Debrecen: Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, PhD<\/td><td>Fall (Sept 2027)<\/td><td>15 May 2027 (confirmed)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Debrecen: all other Bachelor&#8217;s\/Master&#8217;s<\/td><td>Fall (Sept 2027)<\/td><td>15 June 2027 (confirmed)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Debrecen<\/td><td>Spring (Feb 2027)<\/td><td>1 November 2026 (confirmed)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ELTE, self-funded<\/td><td>Fall (Sept 2027)<\/td><td>Late April to mid-July 2027 by faculty (ELTE&#8217;s confirmed annual pattern; applications open November 2026)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Szeged \/ P\u00e9cs (Medicine)<\/td><td>Fall (Sept intake)<\/td><td>Not yet published for 2027-28 as of September 2026; most recently confirmed cycle closed 15 June 2026 (Szeged) and 30 June 2026 (P\u00e9cs)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stipendium Hungaricum, all universities<\/td><td>Fall (Sept 2027)<\/td><td>15 January 2027, 2 PM CET (confirmed annual pattern)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Where a 2027-28 date isn&#8217;t yet public, plan around the university&#8217;s most recently confirmed cycle and re-check its own admissions page closer to the time.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Official sources:<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/southasia.edu.unideb.hu\/blog\/blog-details\/February-2027-Intake-at-University-of-Debrecen-Exciting-Opportunity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em> <\/em><em>University of Debrecen Fall\/Spring 2027 intake deadlines<\/em><\/a><em>;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globaladmissions.com\/guides\/eotvos-lorand-university-admissions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em> <\/em><em>ELTE admission cycle pattern<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Student Visa to Study in Hungary<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Non-EU\/EEA students staying beyond 90 days need a long-term national visa (Type D), followed by a residence permit for study purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Document checklist:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Valid passport (2+ blank pages, valid 6+ months beyond intended stay)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University acceptance letter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of funds for tuition and living costs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completed visa application form, plus 2 to 3 passport photos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/academic-transcript-certificates-meaning-sample-university-colleges\/\">Academic transcripts<\/a>, CV, and motivation letter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of English (or Hungarian) proficiency for the course, such as an IELTS or TOEFL score, unless the university has already confirmed a waiver<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Visa Cost \/ Timeline Item<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Amount<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Type D Study visa fee<\/td><td>\u20b911,740 (EUR 123)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Biometrics service charge<\/td><td>\u20b91,920<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fee waiver for students<\/td><td>None (waiver applies only to short-term Schengen study-training visas, not this long-term route)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Minimum medical insurance coverage<\/td><td>Approx. \u20ac30,000 (\u20b933.2L)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Standard processing time<\/td><td>15 calendar days (embassy standard tier)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The visa fee and biometrics charge above are as published by VFS Global, the Hungarian Embassy&#8217;s official visa-services partner in India. Total time from application to passport return can run longer than the standard tier once VFS appointment availability and any requested clarifications are factored in, so apply at least 2 to 3 months before your intake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Official sources:<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/studyinhungary.hu\/study-in-hungary\/menu\/ask-us.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em> <\/em><em>Hungary&#8217;s official Study in Hungary portal, FAQ section<\/em><\/a><em>;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/one-pager\/hungary\/India\/english\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em> <\/em><em>VFS Global Hungary visa fee schedule for India, Study category<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor Insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Build in a buffer beyond the stated processing window regardless of the official estimate. Embassy appointment slots in India can themselves take 2 to 4 weeks to secure during peak Fall-intake season, so start the visa file the moment your acceptance letter and funds are ready.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_If_Things_Go_Wrong\"><\/span><strong>What If Things Go Wrong<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Visa delayed or rejected:<\/strong> reapply with a corrected document set, and consider the Spring intake as a backup rather than losing a full year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stipendium Hungaricum rejected:<\/strong> fall back on your parallel self-funded application; also check the Hungarian Diaspora Scholarship or university-specific tuition waivers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Missed the Fall deadline:<\/strong> most Hungarian universities also run a smaller February (Spring) intake with a narrower but real course selection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>English test score is below the required level:<\/strong> ask the university&#8217;s admissions office in writing whether an MOI certificate or internal interview can substitute; several will consider it case by case.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Takeaways_on_Study_in_Hungary_for_International_Students\"><\/span><strong>3 Takeaways on Study in Hungary for International Students<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Hungary is a genuine mid-budget EU alternative:<\/strong> tuition of \u20ac3,000 to \u20ac20,000\/year depending on the course, safe by international peace rankings, and English-taught throughout.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stipendium Hungaricum is the real prize:<\/strong> full tuition waiver plus a living stipend for scholars, applied for through UGC nomination, with a 15 January 2027 deadline for the 2027-28 cycle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MBBS, nursing, and non-IELTS admission routes all exist here,<\/strong> but every fee, deadline, and waiver policy is university-specific and revised annually, so confirm details directly before committing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Verified by:<\/em><\/strong><em> LeapScholar&#8217;s Hungary study-abroad counseling team, with hands-on experience guiding Indian students through Stipendium Hungaricum applications, MBBS and nursing admissions, and Hungarian student visas.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Have a specific question about studying in Hungary?<\/em><\/strong><em> <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/webflow_progressive_form?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=in-content-cta&amp;utm_campaign=counselling\"><em>Book a free session with a LeapScholar counselor<\/em><\/a><em>.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Study_in_Hungary_for_International_Students\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions About Study in Hungary for International Students<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<ul class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<li id=\"faq-question-1789561461876\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is Hungary safe for international students?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. Hungary ranked 15th on the 2026 Global Peace Index, in the &#8220;High&#8221; peace band, one of the safer study destinations in Europe. Standard city-safety precautions still apply anywhere.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1789561492724\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is education free in Hungary for international students? Is university free in Hungary?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Not by default. Regular international students pay tuition (\u20ac3,000 to \u20ac20,000\/year depending on the program). Stipendium Hungaricum scholars get a full tuition waiver plus a stipend, which is how most &#8220;study in Hungary for free&#8221; claims work in practice.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1789561507124\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can I study in Hungary without IELTS?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, at many universities. A Medium of Instruction (MOI) certificate, a university-run English test or interview, or Duolingo\/PTE can substitute for IELTS at institutions like Debrecen, P\u00e9cs, and Szeged, though some Stipendium Hungaricum tracks and select medical programs still require it.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1789561522866\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is Hungary a good place to study? Is Hungary good for study for Indian students?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. It combines EU-recognized degrees, tuition well below UK, US, or Australia levels, English-taught programs, and a strong scholarship pipeline via Stipendium Hungaricum, making it a solid mid-budget alternative to Western Europe.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1789561542618\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How much does MBBS in Hungary cost, and is NEET required?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>MBBS tuition ranges from USD 16,750 to USD 20,900\/year (\u20b916.04L to \u20b920.00L) at Debrecen, P\u00e9cs, and Semmelweis, and EUR 15,800\/year (\u20b917.50L) at Szeged, per each university&#8217;s own current published rate. Over the full 6-year program this totals roughly \u20b996L to \u20b91.20Cr, before hostel, insurance, and one-time fees. NEET is mandatory for all Indian students pursuing MBBS abroad, including in Hungary, under current NMC rules.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1789561562777\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship, and how do I apply?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It&#8217;s the Hungarian government&#8217;s fully funded scholarship, covering tuition, a monthly stipend (HUF 43,700\/\u20b913,110 for Bachelor&#8217;s\/Master&#8217;s), and accommodation support. Indian applicants must be nominated by UGC or the Ministry of Education; you can&#8217;t apply to Hungary directly, and the 2027-28 deadline is 15 January 2027.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1789561582924\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What are the top universities in Hungary for international students?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Per QS 2027 rankings: Central European University (#239), E\u00f6tv\u00f6s Lor\u00e1nd University (#595), University of Debrecen (#600), University of Szeged (#633), BME (#751 to 760), and University of P\u00e9cs (#791 to 800). Semmelweis University leads specifically for medicine.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1789561742605\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the Study in Hungary official website, and should I apply through it?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>studyinhungary.hu (the &#8220;study in hungary.hu&#8221; portal) is the Hungarian government&#8217;s official information portal for international students: course finder, FAQs, and general guidance. Actual applications go through each university&#8217;s own admissions portal or through apply.stipendiumhungaricum.hu for the scholarship route, not through the official website directly.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1789561754980\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can Indian students study nursing in Hungary?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, BSc Nursing (4 years, EU-recognized) is offered at P\u00e9cs, Szeged, Debrecen, and Semmelweis University, with tuition around \u20ac6,000 to \u20ac8,000\/year (\u20b96.6L to \u20b98.9L), plus MSc Nursing options at Semmelweis and P\u00e9cs for BSc holders.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">11<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span> \u26a1 Quick Read Central European University (QS #239) leads Hungary; ELTE (#595), Debrecen (#600), and Szeged (#633) follow. Stipendium Hungaricum waives 100% of tuition plus a stipend of HUF 43,700\/month (\u20b913,110). 2027-28 deadline: 15 January 2027. An MOI certificate or university-run English test can substitute for IELTS at many universities. \u20ac3,000 to \u20ac8,000\/year (\u20b93.3L to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":69,"featured_media":83886,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3256],"tags":[3257,3263,3266,3259,3258,3262,3264,3265,3267,3261],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61999"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/69"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=61999"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61999\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":83888,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61999\/revisions\/83888"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/83886"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=61999"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=61999"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=61999"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}