Universities in Hungary
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Latest ranking updates related to universities in Hungary
  • 17 Jan, 2025: THE World University Rankings by Subject (Business and Economics) updated with Semmelweis University ranked highest among 54 listed universities in Hungary.
  • 10 Dec, 2024: British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK published most recent results of QS World University Rankings: Sustainability. Includes 12 universities from Hungary.
  • 21 Nov, 2024: Latest THE Interdisciplinary Science Rankings from THE Times Higher Education, UK. 5 universities from Hungary appear in this ranking.
  • 11 Nov, 2024: Latest GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking (Business Administration) from ShanghaiRanking Consultancy. 34 universities from Hungary appear in this ranking.

Rankings of universities in Hungary 2025


  • #4 
  • #801 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #3 
  • #574 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 04 June, 2024]
  • #4 
  • #828 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 17 more rankings of University of Debrecen and subject specific rankings for 8 subjects

  • #7 
  • #1001 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #2 
  • #570 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 04 June, 2024]
  • #3 
  • #782 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 18 more rankings of University of Szeged and subject specific rankings for 8 subjects


  • #1 
  • #251 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #1 
  • #596 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #2 
  • #590 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024]
Show 13 more rankings of Semmelweis University and subject specific rankings for 3 subjects


  • #6 
  • #1001 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #5 
  • #771 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 04 June, 2024]
  • #6 
  • #1334 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 15 more rankings of University of Pécs and subject specific rankings for 5 subjects

  • #2 
  • #601 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #11 
  • #1201 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 04 June, 2024]
  • #13 
  • #2708 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 9 more rankings of Óbuda University and subject specific rankings for 3 subjects

  • #5 
  • #1001 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #7 
  • #1001 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 04 June, 2024]
  • #9 
  • #2046 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 11 more rankings of Szent István University and subject specific rankings for 5 subjects

  • #9 
  • #1201 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #10 
  • #1201 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 04 June, 2024]
  • #7 
  • #1666 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 11 more rankings of University of Pannonia and subject specific rankings for 2 subjects

  • #11 
  • #1501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #9 
  • #1201 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 04 June, 2024]
  • #12 
  • #2531 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 11 more rankings of University of Miskolc and subject specific rankings for 1 subjects

  • #10 
  • #1501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #8 
  • #1001 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 04 June, 2024]
  • #15 
  • #3360 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 7 more rankings of Széchenyi István University and subject specific rankings for 1 subjects

  • #6 
  • #1001 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 04 June, 2024]
  • #11 
  • #2395 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #9 
  • #401 
THE Emerging Economies University Ranking - Times Higher Education
[Published 19 October, 2021]
Show 5 more rankings of Corvinus University of Budapest and subject specific rankings for 1 subjects


  • #8 
  • #1955 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #12 
  • #2806 
Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector
[Published 15 June, 2024]
  • #12 
  • #551 
QS World University Rankings: Europe
[Published 10 July, 2024]
Show 3 more rankings of Pázmány Péter Catholic University

#15

University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest

  • #14 
  • #3012 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #9 
  • #2306 
Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector
[Published 15 June, 2024]
  • #14 
  • #3438 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024]

  • #16 
  • #3501 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #14 
  • #3326 
Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector
[Published 15 June, 2024]
  • #14 
  • #601 
QS World University Rankings: Europe
[Published 10 July, 2024]
Show 5 more rankings of Eszterházy Károly University of Applied Sciences

  • #13 
  • #3215 
Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector
[Published 15 June, 2024]
  • #13 
  • #551 
QS World University Rankings: Europe
[Published 10 July, 2024]
  • #13 
  • #251 
QS University Rankings: EECA Emerging Europe & Central Asia
[Published 15 December, 2021]
Show 5 more rankings of University of West Hungary

#18
Hungary

Károl Gáspár University of the Reformed Church

  • #15 
  • #601 
QS World University Rankings: Europe
[Published 10 July, 2024]
  • #15 
  • #351 
QS University Rankings: EECA Emerging Europe & Central Asia
[Published 15 December, 2021]
  • #17 
  • #6574 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024]

#19
Hungary

Budapest Business School

  • #18 
  • #6981 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024]
  • #8 
  • #1001 
THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
[Published 12 June, 2024]

#20
Hungary

Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design

  • #19 
  • #8960 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024]

#21
Hungary

Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music

  • #20 
  • #10236 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024]

#22
Hungary

Hungarian University of Fine Arts

  • #21 
  • #10449 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024]

#23
Hungary

Budapest Metropolitan University of Applied Sciences

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  • #22 
  • #10894 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024]

#24
Hungary

Kodolanyi Janos University College

  • #23 
  • #11121 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024]

#25
Hungary

University of Kaposvár

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#26
Hungary

International Business School

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#27
Hungary

Andrássy Gyula German Language University of Budapest

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#28
Hungary

King Sigismund College


#29
Hungary

Debrecen University of Reformed Theology


#30
Hungary

University of Dunaújváros

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#31
Hungary

University of Pallas Athena


#32
Hungary

Hungarian Dance Academy


#33
Hungary

Eötvös József College

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#34
Hungary

Adventist Theological College


#35
Hungary

Esztergom Theological College


Highest subject rankings of universities in Hungary

Music QS World University Rankings By Subject
#15 
Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music
Philosophy QS World University Rankings By Subject
#37 
Közép-Európai Egyetem
Business Financial Times: European Business School Rankings
#89 
Corvinus University of Budapest
Civil Engineering GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#101 
Budapest University of Technology and Economics
Law QS World University Rankings By Subject
#101 
Közép-Európai Egyetem
Veterinary Sciences GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#151 
University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest
Mathematics GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#151 
Eötvös Loránd University
Linguistics QS World University Rankings By Subject
#151 
Eötvös Loránd University
Zoology URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#190 
Eötvös Loránd University
Education THE World University Rankings by Subject
#201 
Óbuda University

Hungary Key Facts for International Students

24 out of 35 Universities in Hungary Ranked in at least one ranking

23 Different Rankings list Universities in Hungary (15 institution and 8 subject rankings)

5 Global Rankings rank Universities in Hungary Among TOP 200

Time: GMT +2

Telephone country code: +36

  • Largest cities in Hungary:
  • 1. Budapest: 1,700,000
  • 2. Debrecen: 200,000
  • 3. Miskolc: 175,000
  • 4. Szeged: 165,000
  • 5. Pecs: 155,000
Nobel prize laureates:
Albert Szent-Györgyi (, 1937)

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FAQ

Eötvös Loránd University ranks #1 in Hungary in our meta ranking composed of 108 university rankings.

Among all universities in Hungary Eötvös Loránd University is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 27 rankings where Eötvös Loránd University is listed.

Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music is ranked best in Hungary for Arts Visual & Performing (Music). See all rankings for the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music.

Közép-Európai Egyetem is ranked best in Hungary for Social Studies & Humanities (Philosophy). See all rankings for the Közép-Európai Egyetem.

Corvinus University of Budapest is ranked best in Hungary for Business (Business). See all rankings for the Corvinus University of Budapest.

Budapest University of Technology and Economics is ranked best in Hungary for Engineering (Civil Engineering). See all rankings for the Budapest University of Technology and Economics.

Közép-Európai Egyetem is ranked best in Hungary for Law (Law). See all rankings for the Közép-Európai Egyetem.

University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest is ranked best in Hungary for Medicine & Health (Veterinary Sciences). See all rankings for the University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest.

Eötvös Loránd University is ranked best in Hungary for Mathematics (Mathematics). See all rankings for the Eötvös Loránd University.

Eötvös Loránd University is ranked best in Hungary for Languages & Literature (Linguistics). See all rankings for the Eötvös Loránd University.

Eötvös Loránd University is ranked best in Hungary for Natural Sciences (Zoology). See all rankings for the Eötvös Loránd University.

Óbuda University is ranked best in Hungary for Education (Education). See all rankings for the Óbuda University.

Szent István University is ranked best in Hungary for Agriculture (Agricultural Sciences). See all rankings for the Szent István University.

Óbuda University is ranked best in Hungary for Computer Science (Computer Science). See all rankings for the Óbuda University.

Ranking publishers

British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK

Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:

Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS Employability Rankings:

Employer reputation 30% Alumni outcomes 25% Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25% Employer/Student Connections 10% Graduate employment rate 10%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS University Rankings: EECA Emerging Europe & Central Asia:

Academic reputation 30% Employer reputation 20% Faculty/student ratio 10% Papers per faculty 10% International research network 10%

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CWUR Center for World University Rankings

Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:

Research Performance: 40%

  • Research Output: 10%
  • High-Quality Publications: 10%
  • Influence: 10%
  • Citations: 10%

Quality of Education: 25%

Alumni Employment: 25%

Quality of Faculty: 10%

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Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands

Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:

Scientific Impact Number of Publications Collaboration Open Access Gender Diversity

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NTU ranking

Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:

Research Productivity: 25%

  • # Articles last 11 years: 10%
  • # Articles current year: 15%

Research Impact: 35%

  • # Citations last 11 years: 15%
  • # Citations last 2 years: 10%
  • Average # citations last 11 years: 10%

Research Excellence: 40%

  • H-index last 2 years: 10%
  • # Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
  • # Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%

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Nature Index

Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector:

Article count (AC) Fractional count (FC) Weighted fractional count (WFC)

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RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)

Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:

Teaching: 40%

  • Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • World Teaching Reputation: 8%

Research: 40%

  • Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
  • Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
  • Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • World Research Reputation: 8%

International Diversity: 10%

  • International Faculty: 2%
  • International Students: 2%
  • International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
  • Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
  • International Level: 2%

Financial Sustainability: 10%

  • Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
  • Institutional Income per Student: 2%
  • Papers per Research Income: 2%
  • Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
  • Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Academic Rankings:

Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20% Citation per papers 20% Papers per academic and research staff 20% International research reputation 20% Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:

Teaching Reputation 50% Research Reputation 50%

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Scimago Institutions

Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:

Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%

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ShanghaiRanking Consultancy

Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:

Quality of Education 10%

  • Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%

Quality of Faculty 40%

  • Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
  • Highly Cited Researchers 20%

Research Output 40%

  • Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
  • Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%

Per Capita Performance 10%

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THE Times Higher Education, UK

Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:

30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)

  • Reputation survey: 15%
  • Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
  • Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
  • Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
  • Institutional income: 2.25%

30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)

  • Reputation survey: 18%
  • Research income: 6%
  • Research productivity: 6%

30% Citations (Research Influence)

7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)

  • Proportion of international students: 2.5%
  • Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
  • International collaboration: 2.5%

2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Emerging Economies University Ranking - Times Higher Education:

Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 20% International outlook (staff, students, research) 10% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 10%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Young University Rankings:

Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 30% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%

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Urap

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Us News

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Webometrics

Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:

Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%

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