Study Abroad | Budapest

Housing

Student Apartment

The perfect way to immerse yourself in the city, and still easily accessible for the university.

• Single room
• Shared kitchen, bathroom and living area
• Located in a private student residence hall

Internet access is included in all AIFS housing in Budapest.

City Facts

Culture

Budapest is a lively, friendly and exciting city rich in history and cultural achievement that features: theaters, cinemas, cafés, festivals, sports events and lively nightspots.

Architecture

Budapest has much to offer: seven impressive bridges spanning the River Danube in the heart of the city, imposing Royal castle perched on Buda Hill, a neo-Gothic Parliament building whose architectural beauty is unique, Turkish baths, thermal springs, Roman ruins and much more.

Geography

Present day Budapest is split into Buda on the western bank of the Danube, with its Castle, Royal Palace and historic old town and Pest on the eastern bank, which is the city’s commercial, political heart and home to Corvinus University with its imposing buildings on the riverbanks.

Site Staff

AIFS in Budapest Director, Academic Year and Semester Programs

Dr. Deniz Bingol Hall

Üdvözöljük! Welcome to Budapest! Originally a native of Istanbul, my graduate studies in Political Science took me to this beautiful and unique city where I made a home and lifelong friends.

Budapest, Hungary is at the heart of Europe, with one foot in its glorious Austro-Hungarian past and another foot firmly placed into the future. The city has undergone many changes since I arrived, but its Hungarian residents, young and old, are committed to preserving its unique and colorful historical character.

Here in Budapest and Hungary, you will hear great music, marvel at one of the most pristine urban architectures in Europe yet with an authentic Hungarian character; get to experience its culinary delicacies and its wine culture as an enduring symbol of fine living since the Roman times and study at the home of Hungary’s Nobel laureates in sciences and literature. You will gain competence in a unique European language and get to practice it daily with Hungarian friends on walking trips throughout the city’s beautiful boulevards and its many historical neighborhoods, sailing along the Danube Bend and visiting other cultural and natural treasures in Hungary. I look forward to welcoming you to Budapest!

The Program Director provides academic advice, introduces you to the community and handles communication with the University.

Cultural Activities

Budapest has a very busy and vibrant cultural life. In addition to the day trips and excursions, a cultural calendar of activities and social events are included in the program fee. These activities will include both typical tourist sites and attractions and lesser known visits which take advantage of the expert knowledge of our local AIFS staff and give you a more authentic and insightful view of life in Budapest. Typical activities include:

• Walking tour of the Buda Castle area
• Walking tour of the Budapest Jewish District
• Culinary tour of the Budapest Food Market
• Boat trip along the Danube
• Visit to Budapest Christmas Market
• Ottoman Heritage Tour
• Music concerts and ballet and contemporary dance performances
• Explore Roman Budapest

You may be asked to pay a small supplementary fee for some events.

Volunteer Program

AIFS has developed volunteering programs for students in association with two Hungarian NGO’s on themes of social responsibility, assistance to refugees and inclusion of the Roma community. Students will assist in leading conversation courses, assisting in conducting of art and sports classes. They will receive training and instruction and will be supervised by an NGO team leader. Students will also take part in projects where they will interact and work alongside local volunteers and community members in carrying out renovation tasks, helping out in the community kitchen and assist with maintenance of refugee shelters and community centers.  

Immersion into Hungarian Language and Culture

The Tandem Partnership offers each AIFS student a Corvinus student Tandem, a buddy who will assist you before your arrival via e-mail and facilitate your first few weeks settling into the student and academic life at Corvinus University. During the program, other immersion opportunities and cultural experiences such as social hours, cooking classes taught by Hungarian students, and volunteering activities will be available.