Budapest, the capital city of Hungary is the most popular tourist destination in the country. If you stay in Budapest, the whole Europe is easily reachable by plane from the international airport. Intercontinental flights connect Budapest with oversee countries both to the West and East. Also, due its central location of the city within Hungary, Budapest is well connected (direct train or bus connections) with all main cities in Hungary and in neighbouring countries. From wherever you come from abroad or within Hungary, you can directly arrive in Budapest.

With about 1.7 million inhabitants, Budapest provides an enjoyable and vibrant atmosphere for international students during their studies. The large number of sights to visit (many of them parts of UNESCO World Heritage), vibrant cultural life, the reasonable living costs, well-developed and easy-to-use public transport network, and safety make Budapest popular among international students. This safe and student-friendly city is home of tradition and culture, and it also offers many opportunities for entertainment, a wide range of leisure activities, including hiking in the surrounding hills. Various services offer student discounts (e.g. on transportation, events, cinemas).