How to Verify Hungarian University Degrees: MAB Guide

Hungary's higher education system

Hungary's higher education quality is assured by the Hungarian Accreditation Committee (MAB). Hungary has approximately 65 higher education institutions, including Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) (founded 1635), Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME), University of Szeged, and Central European University (CEU). Hungary's medical schools are internationally recognized.

Verification steps

1. Check MAB accreditation — Verify the institution is MAB-accredited. VerifyED includes accredited Hungarian institutions.
2. Contact the institution — Hungarian universities maintain registrar offices for verification.
3. OH credential recognition — The Educational Authority (OH) handles credential recognition as Hungary's ENIC-NARIC center.
4. Apostille — Hungary is a Hague Convention member. Documents can be apostilled.

Key considerations

• Medical education — Hungarian medical universities (Semmelweis, Szeged, Pécs, Debrecen) attract thousands of international medical students.
• Hungarian-language credentials — Credentials are in Hungarian. English translations and diploma supplements are available.
• EU member — Hungarian degrees are recognized across the EU under the Bologna Process.