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Study in Esztergom

This guide explains student life in Esztergom, Hungary, including an estimated monthly student budget of $600, Esztergom experiences a temperate continental climate with warm summers and cold, moderately snowy winters., Residence Permit for the Purpose of Studies guidance, 1 universities. Explore verified details for Hungary below.

Esztergom, Hungary
Esztergom, Hungary — photo via Wikimedia Commons

Student living overview

Estimated monthly total
$600
Climate
Esztergom experiences a temperate continental climate with warm summers and cold, moderately snowy winters.
Safety score
80/100
English friendliness
45%
Student visa
Residence Permit for the Purpose of Studies
Work while studying
International students can work up to 24 hours per week during the academic term, and up to 90 days or 66 working days outside the term.

Estimated monthly costs in USD

  • Rent$205
  • Food$250
  • Transport$25
  • Leisure$120

Rent is for atwin room in a student dormitory at Pázmány Péter Catholic University (PPKE).

Costs are estimates and should be verified before making financial decisions.

Potential advantages

  • Significantly lower cost of living compared to Budapest and Western Europe
  • Rich historical environment as one of Hungary's oldest and most scenic cities
  • Peaceful, safe, and focused atmosphere ideal for studying

Considerations

  • Limited part-time job opportunities for non-Hungarian speakers
  • Smaller international student community compared to major Hungarian university cities
  • Fewer nightlife, dining, and entertainment options than the capital

Student housing in Esztergom

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Universities in Esztergom

Official sources

As Esztergom lacks a published comprehensive official student budget, the total follows the Hungarian immigration (OIF) general proof-of-funds requirement of approximately €600 per month for international students, converted to USD. Figures apply to 2025/2026.

Figures for Esztergom are partly taken from the official sources listed below and partly researched estimates, shown in USD for a typical student. Costs vary by housing, lifestyle and exchange rate — always confirm fees, visa and work rules with the university or the official government source before you commit. Cost year: 2025/2026. Last reviewed October 2026.

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