Universities in Budapest, Hungary
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Latest ranking updates related to universities in Budapest
  • 06 Mar, 2024: Scimago Institutions Rankings updated with Semmelweis University ranked highest among 8 listed universities in Budapest.
  • 19 Dec, 2023: Latest URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance from Urap . 7 universities from Budapest appear in this ranking.
  • 05 Dec, 2023: Publication of QS World University Rankings: Sustainability. Eötvös Loránd University with highest ranking among universities in Budapest ranked #259.
  • 27 Oct, 2023: New edition of GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking (Textile Science and Engineering). 24 universities in Budapest ranked.

Rankings of universities in Budapest, Hungary 2024

  • #3 
  • #801 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #3 
  • #701 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #5 
  • #946 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 16 more rankings of Eötvös Loránd University and subject specific rankings for 9 subjects

  • #1 
  • #251 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #1 
  • #596 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #2 
  • #653 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 October, 2022]
Show 12 more rankings of Semmelweis University and subject specific rankings for 2 subjects

  • #7 
  • #1201 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #4 
  • #741 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #2 
  • #727 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 14 more rankings of Budapest University of Technology and Economics and subject specific rankings for 5 subjects


  • #4 
  • #1001 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #11 
  • #1201 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #13 
  • #2708 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 6 more rankings of Óbuda University and subject specific rankings for 2 subjects

  • #6 
  • #1001 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #11 
  • #2395 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #10 
  • #401 
THE Emerging Economies University Ranking - Times Higher Education
[Published 19 October, 2021]
Show 7 more rankings of Corvinus University of Budapest and subject specific rankings for 1 subjects

  • #10 
  • #2138 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #5 
  • #860 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 October, 2022]
  • #7 
  • #1745 
CWUR Center for World University Rankings
[Published 25 April, 2022]
Show 6 more rankings of Közép-Európai Egyetem and subject specific rankings for 3 subjects

#7

University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest

  • #14 
  • #3012 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #14 
  • #3438 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

  • #8 
  • #1955 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #13 
  • #2844 
URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 19 December, 2023]
  • #12 
  • #231 
QS University Rankings: EECA Emerging Europe & Central Asia
[Published 15 December, 2021]
Show 1 more rankings of Pázmány Péter Catholic University

#9
Hungary

Budapest Business School

  • #18 
  • #6981 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]
  • #8 
  • #1001 
THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
[Published 01 June, 2023]

#10
Hungary

Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music

  • #20 
  • #10236 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#11
Hungary

Hungarian University of Fine Arts

  • #21 
  • #10449 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#12
Hungary

Budapest Metropolitan University of Applied Sciences

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  • #22 
  • #10894 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#13
Hungary

Károl Gáspár University of the Reformed Church

  • #15 
  • #351 
QS University Rankings: EECA Emerging Europe & Central Asia
[Published 15 December, 2021]
  • #17 
  • #6574 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#14
Hungary

Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design

  • #19 
  • #8960 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#15
Hungary

International Business School

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#16
Hungary

Andrássy Gyula German Language University of Budapest

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#17
Hungary

King Sigismund College


#18
Hungary

Hungarian Dance Academy


Highest subject rankings of universities in Budapest

History QS World University Rankings By Subject
#51 
Közép-Európai Egyetem
Physics GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#101 
Eötvös Loránd University
Linguistics QS World University Rankings By Subject
#151 
Eötvös Loránd University
Law QS World University Rankings By Subject
#151 
Közép-Európai Egyetem
Public Administration GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#151 
Közép-Európai Egyetem
Medicine QS World University Rankings By Subject
#201 
Semmelweis University
Mathematics GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#201 
Budapest University of Technology and Economics
Education GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#201 
Eötvös Loránd University
Mechanical Engineering NTU Rankings by Subject
#292 
Budapest University of Technology and Economics
Computer Science THE World University Rankings by Subject
#601 
Budapest University of Technology and Economics

Budapest Key Facts for International Students

14 out of 18 Universities in Budapest Ranked in at least one ranking

20 Different Rankings list Universities in Budapest (15 institution and 5 subject rankings)

4 Global Rankings rank Universities in Budapest Among TOP 200

Population: 1742000

Time: GMT +1

District/province: Budapest,

Living costs for students in Budapest:

* 100 = prices in London

  • Living costs without accommodation 56* (44% cheaper than London)
  • All costs including accommodation 49* (51% cheaper than London)
  • Meals (grocery & lower cost restaurants) 51* (49% cheaper than London)
  • Average Big Mac price 978.47 HUF
  • Plug Type C
    • Residential voltage: 230 V
    • Frequency: 50 Hz
  • Plug Type F
    • Residential voltage: 230 V
    • Frequency: 50 Hz

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Eötvös Loránd University ranks #1 in Budapest in our meta ranking composed of 112 university rankings.

Among all universities in Budapest Eötvös Loránd University is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 24 rankings where Eötvös Loránd University is listed.

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

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

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

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

Közép-Európai Egyetem is ranked best in Budapest for Business (Public Administration). See all rankings for the Közép-Európai Egyetem.

Semmelweis University is ranked best in Budapest for Medicine & Health (Medicine). See all rankings for the Semmelweis University.

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

Eötvös Loránd University is ranked best in Budapest for Education (Education). See all rankings for the Eötvös Loránd University.

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

Budapest University of Technology and Economics is ranked best in Budapest for Computer Science (Computer Science). See all rankings for the Budapest University of Technology and Economics.

Eötvös Loránd University is ranked best in Budapest for Agriculture (Agriculture). See all rankings for the Eötvös Loránd 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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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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