Structure of Education in Hungary
In Hungary, education is compulsory from the age of 6 to 12 years. Kindergarten is mandatory for children from the age of 5 and the pre-primary schools prepare students for school at the last year. The basic education in Hungary is offered by the primary schools. Children attend the primary schools up to the age of 14 and then they choose secondary schools to pursue further education. However, students who don’t wish to study in secondary schools and want to work, have the opportunity to attend technical schools.
After the completion of schooling, students can pursue higher education and training at universities and colleges.
Structure of Education System in Hungary
The structure of the education system of Hungary is as follows:
Education | Level | Grades/Years |
Primary | Elementary School | 1-8 |
Secondary | General Secondary | 9-12 |
Secondary | Vocational Secondary | 9-12 |
Territory | Under Graduate Degree | 4 years |
| Post Graduate | 1-2 years |
| Master Degree | 1-6 years |
| Doctorate | 3 years |
International students: International students seeking to enroll for higher education in any of the Hungarian university or college
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