All Levels
Stipendium Hungaricum
Tuition-free + monthly stipend
Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Godollo, Hungary
"Hungary's leading university for agriculture and life sciences"
At a Glance
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Ranking
#1001 (QS)
PSW VISA
Up to 9 months
About Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences
The Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE) was formed in 2021 by merging several Hungarian agricultural universities. It has about 13,000 students, including 1,816 international students, and is known for agriculture, horticulture, food science and environmental sciences. Its main campus is in Godollo near Budapest, with further campuses including Kaposvar, Keszthely, Gyongyos and Szarvas.
Rankings & Recognition
#1001
Ranked in the 1001-1200 band of the QS World University Rankings 2026 and 2027.
Accreditations & Memberships
Stipendium Hungaricum partner university
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
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Key Facts
2021 (merger)
Formed
About 13,000
Total Students
1,816
International Students
Godollo, near Budapest
Main Campus
Popular Programs
Agricultural Economics
Agriculture
Horticulture
Food Science
Environmental Sciences
Animal Science
Application Details
Application Route
Online via DreamApply
Application Fee
EUR 100
Intakes
September
2026/27 Deadline
30 April 2026
SH Deadline
15 Jan 2026
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
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English proof (BSc / MSc)
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B2 level |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
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I-20 Processing
Residence permit for study (D visa)
Post-Study Work
Up to 9 months
Green Card Pathway
N/A
Financials
Application Fee
EUR 100
Avg Scholarship
Stipendium Hungaricum
Career Outcomes
5%
Placement Ratio
Up to 9 months
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
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Campus & Location
MATE's main campus is in Godollo, about 30 km from Budapest. Other campuses include Kaposvar, Keszthely, Gyongyos and Szarvas.
Campus Details
About
13000 students
1816
international
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Student Life & Housing
Housing
Student dorms and private flats
Dining
Campus canteens and cafes
Health & Wellness
Health insurance required for students
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Sports
ESN events
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
About 13,000
International Students
1,816
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition - Agricultural Economist MSc
approx. EUR 6,000 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
MATE admits international students in September. The 2026/27 application deadline for self-financed BSc and MSc programmes was 30 April 2026. Stipendium Hungaricum applications closed on 15 January 2026.
Scholarships at Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences
3 scholarships available
All Levels
MATE International Scholarship (MISP)
BSc / MSc Tuition waiver in second half of studies
PhD
Tuition fee waiver
MATE International Ph
by D Scholarship
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
High-school certificate and English B2 proof. An interview follows the application review.
Postgraduate
Bachelor's degree in a related field and English B2 proof. An interview follows the application review.
English Proficiency
English proof (BSc / MSc)
Required Documents
Passport copy
School certificate / degree
Academic transcripts
English proficiency proof
Motivation letter
CV
Passport photo
Application fee receipt
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Pick an English-taught programme on apply.uni-mate.hu.
2
Apply online
Fill in the online form and upload your documents.
3
Pay application fee
Pay the non-refundable fee shown on the portal.
4
Entrance / interview
Some programmes need an exam or an online interview.
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Admission letter
Pay the tuition fee to receive your admission letter.
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Visa & arrival
Apply for a Hungarian study visa, then register on arrival.
Campus & Location
MATE's main campus is in Godollo, about 30 km from Budapest. Other campuses include Kaposvar, Keszthely, Gyongyos and Szarvas.
Master's
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Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences
📍 Godollo
Master's
Agricultural Economist
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