{"id":3360,"date":"2025-06-20T08:06:43","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T08:06:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/guide\/?p=3360"},"modified":"2026-05-19T03:00:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T03:00:54","slug":"hungarian-university-of-fine-arts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/guide\/universities\/hungarian-university-of-fine-arts\/","title":{"rendered":"Hungarian University of Fine Arts"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/h2>\n

The Hungarian University of Fine Arts (Magyar K\u00e9pz\u0151m\u0171v\u00e9szeti Egyetem), founded in 1871, is one of Central Europe’s most respected art schools for students pursuing careers in painting, sculpture, graphics, and multimedia. Based in Budapest, the university combines long-standing studio traditions with contemporary art approaches, helping graduates build both strong craft skills and a modern creative portfolio.<\/p>\n

Set in a historic neo-Renaissance building, the campus is designed to support daily making and sustained artistic development. The university also plays an active role in Hungary’s cultural scene through exhibitions and collaborations with institutions across Europe.<\/p>\n

2. General Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Name<\/th>\nHungarian University of Fine Arts (Magyar K\u00e9pz\u0151m\u0171v\u00e9szeti Egyetem)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Established<\/td>\n1871<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Type<\/td>\nPublic Art University<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/td>\nBudapest, Hungary<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Website<\/td>\nwww.mke.hu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

3. Fee Structure<\/h2>\n

Tuition varies by program and student status, so applicants should confirm the latest fee schedule on the university website before submitting an application. As a practical estimate for international students, the university’s annual tuition range is commonly listed in the following brackets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Program<\/th>\nTuition Fee (per year, approx.)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Painting (BA\/MA)<\/td>\n\u20ac3,200 – \u20ac3,800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sculpture (BA\/MA)<\/td>\n\u20ac3,500 – \u20ac4,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Graphic Arts (BA\/MA)<\/td>\n\u20ac3,000 – \u20ac3,600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Intermedia (MA)<\/td>\n\u20ac3,800 – \u20ac4,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Art Theory (MA)<\/td>\n\u20ac2,800 – \u20ac3,300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

4. Academic Programs<\/h2>\n

Students can choose among studio-focused degrees and practice-informed graduate pathways. If you’re also considering broader university options in Budapest, you may want to compare studio-based education with programs at E\u00f6tv\u00f6s Lor\u00e1nd University<\/a> or \u00d3buda University<\/a>, depending on whether you want a research-heavy academic environment or an art-and-making curriculum.<\/p>\n