Accommodation subsidies for university students
What
Support of housing during the university years. In Hungary this means possibility to live in student dorms or student hostels.
Different universities have different systems. On this link you can check the accommodation possibilities for foreigners (in English): https://www.felvi.hu/for_foreigners/useful_cues/accomodation_options_in_hungary
Who
Every university student can apply for place in dormitory, but the acceptance depends on several factors. The requirements and the procedure may be different among universities and among dormitories. During the application procedure the dorms or other relevant bodies at the university examine several factor:
- socio-economic background: income per capita in the applier’s family, health condition of the applier. Beside the compulsory documents you should submit every other possible proof documents which justify our social background (e.g. document about handicapped family member).
- studying performance of the applier: with better grades you have better chance to be enrolled
- how far is your permanent residence from the university: if you come from large distance you have better chance to be enrolled.
How
The application procedure takes place before the academic year starts and usually it is done online. If you didn’t get a place after the admission you can make application during the semester in person in the dormitory because usually places become vacant during the year. It is advisable for foreign students to ask the university coordinator, tutor or mentor students about accommodation possibilities.
When
The general application takes place before the academic year starts but you can apply during the semester as well.
Where
Universities have dormitories and student hostels. Usually the application procedure has to be done online (this is more relevant for the general application before the academic year starts). If you would like to apply during the school year you might have to apply in person in the dormitory.