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Tempe, AZ, United States

Arizona State University Campus Immersion

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Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Arizona State University Digital Immersion

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Auburn, AL, United States

Auburn University

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Waco, TX, United States

Baylor University

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Vestal, NY, United States

Binghamton University

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Milan, Italy

Bocconi University

Bocconi is the undisputed #1 business school in continental Europe. If you want to work in European finance, consulting, or management, Bocconi graduates compete directly with LSE and LBS graduates. Located in Milan with tuition far below UK or US costs. English-taught programs make it fully accessible without Italian.

Strong programs: Economics, Finance, Management

Chestnut Hill, MA, United States

Boston College

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Boston, MA, United States

Boston University

Boston University sits in one of the best college cities in the world. Strong business, engineering, and pre-med programs with real Boston internship access. BU offers merit scholarships to international students which is relatively rare — making it a strong value proposition.

Strong programs: Business (Questrom), Engineering, Journalism

Provo, UT, United States

Brigham Young University

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Rexburg, ID, United States

Brigham Young University-Idaho

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Providence, RI, United States

Brown University

Brown's Open Curriculum is unique — you design your own education with no required courses. This attracts deeply self-directed, curious students. If you know what you want to explore and don't want a rigid structure, Brown is exceptional. Great for interdisciplinary thinkers.

Strong programs: Computer Science, Economics, Biology

Pasadena, CA, United States

California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

Caltech is the most purely scientific university in the world. With only 900 undergrads, you will do real research from day one. If your dream is physics, astrophysics, or pure mathematics, Caltech is a serious alternative to MIT. Hungarian olympiad medalists are strongly considered.

Strong programs: Physics, Mathematics, Astrophysics

San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

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Pomona, CA, United States

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

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Fullerton, CA, United States

California State University-Fullerton

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Long Beach, CA, United States

California State University-Long Beach

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Northridge, CA, United States

California State University-Northridge

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Sacramento, CA, United States

California State University-Sacramento

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Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Carnegie Mellon University

CMU is where the world's best computer scientists, engineers, and AI researchers come from. If you want to work at Google, build AI, or do robotics research, CMU CS is the single best undergraduate program in the world alongside MIT. Very recruitable to Hungarian IOI medalists.

Strong programs: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics

Cleveland, OH, United States

Case Western Reserve University

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Vienna, Austria

Central European University (CEU)

CEU is unique — a US-accredited graduate university with deep Hungarian roots, now based in Vienna. Tuition is free or heavily subsidized. For Hungarian students interested in political science, economics, or social sciences, CEU's faculty is world-class and the network is extraordinary. Small, intimate, and intensely intellectual.

Strong programs: Political Science, Economics, History

Clemson, SC, United States

Clemson University

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Fort Collins, CO, United States

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

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New York, NY, United States

Columbia University

Columbia puts you in the middle of New York City — the internship, networking, and cultural capital is unmatched. The Core Curriculum means every Columbia student shares an intellectual foundation in Western thought. Strong Hungarian alumni community in NYC finance.

Strong programs: Economics, Computer Science, Political Science

Ithaca, NY, United States

Cornell University

Cornell is the most accessible Ivy and the most practically-minded. Direct-admit to engineering means you know your major from day one. The hotel school is globally ranked #1. Strong for students who want an Ivy credential with a more hands-on, career-ready education.

Strong programs: Engineering, Hotel Administration, Agriculture

New York, NY, United States

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

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Brooklyn, NY, United States

CUNY Brooklyn College

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New York, NY, United States

CUNY City College

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New York, NY, United States

CUNY Hunter College

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New York, NY, United States

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

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Bronx, NY, United States

CUNY Lehman College

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Hanover, NH, United States

Dartmouth College

Dartmouth is the most intimate Ivy League experience. The D-Plan allows you to study in different terms, creating unique internship and travel opportunities. Alumni loyalty is unmatched — the Dartmouth network will follow you for life. Strong for students who want community alongside prestige.

Strong programs: Economics, Government, Engineering

Delft, Netherlands

Delft University of Technology

TU Delft is one of Europe's best engineering schools with most programs fully in English. As an EU student from Hungary, you qualify for EU tuition rates (~€2,400/year) — making this an extraordinary value proposition. Strong in aerospace, civil, and mechanical engineering. Netherlands is a top location for international careers.

Strong programs: Engineering, Architecture, Computer Science

Durham, NC, United States

Duke University

Duke is a top-10 university with a strong research culture and one of the most beautiful campuses in the US. Particularly strong in biology, pre-med, and public policy. The Research Triangle region is a growing tech hub.

Strong programs: Public Policy, Biology, Computer Science

Atlanta, GA, United States

Emory University

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Rotterdam, Netherlands

Erasmus University Rotterdam

Erasmus Rotterdam's business school is consistently ranked in the top-15 in Europe. The Erasmus name literally gave us the EU student exchange programme. For Hungarian students targeting European business careers, Erasmus RSM is a strong, affordable alternative to Bocconi or LSE.

Strong programs: Economics, Business Administration, Finance

Zurich, Switzerland

ETH Zurich

ETH Zurich is the #1 university in continental Europe and consistently top-10 globally. For Hungarian students with exceptional STEM ability, ETH is one of the best decisions possible — world-class education at minimal tuition cost. Bachelor programs are in German, so language preparation is essential. Masters degrees are in English.

Strong programs: Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics

Tallahassee, FL, United States

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

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Boca Raton, FL, United States

Florida Atlantic University

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Miami, FL, United States

Florida International University

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Tallahassee, FL, United States

Florida State University

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Bronx, NY, United States

Fordham University

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Fairfax, VA, United States

George Mason University

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Washington, DC, United States

George Washington University

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Washington, DC, United States

Georgetown University

Georgetown is the best school in the US for students interested in diplomacy, international relations, and global policy. Its location in Washington D.C. means unparalleled access to government, think tanks, NGOs, and international organizations. The School of Foreign Service is legendary.

Strong programs: International Relations, Political Science, Economics

Atlanta, GA, United States

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

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Atlanta, GA, United States

Georgia State University

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Cambridge, MA, United States

Harvard University

Harvard is the most recognized university brand in the world. For Central European students, Harvard's international reputation opens doors globally. Strong financial aid and a truly global alumni network make it worth the long-shot application.

Strong programs: Economics, Political Science, Computer Science

Washington, DC, United States

Howard University

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London, England

Imperial College London

Imperial is the MIT of Europe — purely focused on science, technology, engineering, and medicine. Located in London with direct access to the city's finance and tech industries. For Hungarian students who want a top European STEM education with strong career outcomes, Imperial is outstanding.

Strong programs: Engineering, Medicine, Physics

Bloomington, IN, United States

Indiana University-Bloomington

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Ames, IA, United States

Iowa State University

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Baltimore, MD, United States

Johns Hopkins University

If you want to be a doctor or work in medicine, there is no better undergraduate institution than Johns Hopkins. The proximity to JHU Hospital and the research culture is unmatched. Also excellent for international relations and biomedical engineering.

Strong programs: Pre-Med, Biomedical Engineering, Public Health

Kennesaw, GA, United States

Kennesaw State University

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Leuven, Belgium

KU Leuven

KU Leuven is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Europe. Consistently in the top 50 globally. Strong across all disciplines with particular excellence in medicine, engineering, and law. Leuven is a classic European university town with vibrant student life.

Strong programs: Engineering, Medicine, Law

Bethlehem, PA, United States

Lehigh University

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Lynchburg, VA, United States

Liberty University

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London, England

London School of Economics

LSE is the premier social science institution globally. If you want to study economics, finance, or political science with the most internationally diverse student body in the world, LSE is it. Alumni include heads of state, Nobel laureates, and leading figures in global finance. The location in central London is unbeatable.

Strong programs: Economics, Finance, Political Science

Baton Rouge, LA, United States

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

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Maastricht, Netherlands

Maastricht University

Maastricht is uniquely positioned — it's one of the most international universities in Europe with a distinctive Problem-Based Learning approach. For Hungarian students who want a European education in English with a strong international community, Maastricht is welcoming, affordable, and genuinely excellent.

Strong programs: Business, Economics, Law

Cambridge, MA, United States

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

MIT is the world's leading STEM university. For Hungarian students with strong math/science backgrounds — especially olympiad experience — MIT is the dream target. Need-blind admissions means financial aid is available regardless of your ability to pay.

Strong programs: Engineering, Computer Science, Physics

Montreal, Quebec

McGill University

McGill is the most prestigious Canadian university with a particular reputation for pre-med and medicine. Called the Harvard of Canada, McGill attracts international students who want a world-class degree at a fraction of US costs. Montreal is an extraordinary city — cosmopolitan, affordable, and bilingual.

Strong programs: Medicine, Law, Engineering

East Lansing, MI, United States

Michigan State University

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New York, NY, United States

New York University

NYU puts you in the center of New York City with no separation between campus and city life. Stern is a top business school with direct access to Wall Street. Tisch is the best performing arts school in the country. If you want to live in New York, network globally, and build a career in business, media, or the arts — NYU delivers.

Strong programs: Business (Stern), Film, Performing Arts (Tisch)

Greensboro, NC, United States

North Carolina A & T State University

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Raleigh, NC, United States

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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Boston, MA, United States

Northeastern University

Northeastern's co-op program is its superpower — you graduate with 18 months of real work experience at companies like Google, Microsoft, and Goldman Sachs, built into your degree. This makes Northeastern graduates extremely employable. Rising fast in global reputation. Great for career-focused students.

Strong programs: Computer Science, Engineering, Business

Evanston, IL, United States

Northwestern University

Northwestern is a powerhouse for students interested in journalism, media, theatre, and the intersection of arts and technology. Its Medill School of Journalism is unrivaled. Strong economics and engineering too. Chicago access is a major advantage.

Strong programs: Journalism, Economics, Computer Science

Columbus, OH, United States

Ohio State University-Main Campus

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Corvallis, OR, United States

Oregon State University

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University Park, PA, United States

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

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Princeton, NJ, United States

Princeton University

Princeton is arguably the best undergraduate experience in the Ivy League — professors actually teach, class sizes are small, and the financial aid is exceptional (no loans, ever). For mathematically strong Hungarian students, Princeton's math department is world-class.

Strong programs: Mathematics, Economics, Public Policy

West Lafayette, IN, United States

Purdue University

Purdue is one of the best engineering schools in the world at a fraction of the cost of MIT or Stanford. The engineering programs are deeply respected by employers. For Hungarian students who want a strong US engineering degree without elite-level competition, Purdue is excellent value.

Strong programs: Engineering, Computer Science, Aviation

Houston, TX, United States

Rice University

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New Brunswick, NJ, United States

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

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San Diego, CA, United States

San Diego State University

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San Jose, CA, United States

San Jose State University

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Paris, France

Sciences Po Paris

Sciences Po is the premier institution for political science, international relations, and social sciences in continental Europe. French presidents, EU commissioners, and global policy leaders are its alumni. The mandatory exchange year abroad means you will study in multiple countries. Highly international and accessible for Hungarians.

Strong programs: Political Science, International Relations, Economics

Manchester, NH, United States

Southern New Hampshire University

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Stanford, CA, United States

Stanford University

Stanford sits at the center of the tech and entrepreneurship universe. If you want to build a company, work in tech, or do cutting-edge research in a collaborative, sunny environment — Stanford is the place. Highly values creative, entrepreneurial thinkers.

Strong programs: Computer Science, Engineering, Business

Stony Brook, NY, United States

Stony Brook University

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Syracuse, NY, United States

Syracuse University

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College Station, TX, United States

Texas A & M University-College Station

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Fort Worth, TX, United States

Texas Christian University

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San Marcos, TX, United States

Texas State University

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Lubbock, TX, United States

Texas Tech University

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Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

The University of Alabama

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Tampa, FL, United States

The University of Tampa

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Knoxville, TN, United States

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

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Arlington, TX, United States

The University of Texas at Arlington

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Austin, TX, United States

The University of Texas at Austin

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San Antonio, TX, United States

The University of Texas at San Antonio

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Edinburg, TX, United States

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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Munich, Germany

TU Munich (Technical University of Munich)

TU Munich is Germany's elite technical university and one of the best engineering schools in Europe. Tuition is almost free — ~€200 per semester. Many graduate programs are fully in English. For Hungarian students who want world-class engineering education in Central Europe at minimal cost, TUM is one of the smartest choices available.

Strong programs: Engineering, Computer Science, Natural Sciences

Medford, MA, United States

Tufts University

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New Orleans, LA, United States

Tulane University of Louisiana

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Annapolis, MD, United States

United States Naval Academy

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London, England

University College London

UCL is a global top-10 university sitting in the heart of London. Broader than Imperial and LSE, UCL covers everything from medicine to architecture to humanities. Its European heritage and diverse student body make it particularly welcoming for Central European students.

Strong programs: Medicine, Law, Architecture

Amsterdam, Netherlands

University of Amsterdam

The University of Amsterdam combines academic excellence with the most cosmopolitan city in continental Europe. Located in Amsterdam with strong connections to European business, media, and tech. Many programs are fully in English at EU tuition rates. Exceptional quality of life for students.

Strong programs: Economics, Political Science, Psychology

Tucson, AZ, United States

University of Arizona

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Fayetteville, AR, United States

University of Arkansas

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Davis, CA, United States

University of California-Davis

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Irvine, CA, United States

University of California-Irvine

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Merced, CA, United States

University of California-Merced

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La Jolla, CA, United States

University of California-San Diego

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Santa Barbara, CA, United States

University of California-Santa Barbara

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Berkeley, CA, United States

University of California, Berkeley

UC Berkeley is the greatest public university in the world. The EECS program is a direct pipeline to Google, Meta, and every major Silicon Valley company. Haas business school is highly selective even within Berkeley. For international students, Berkeley's global reputation and California location are major advantages.

Strong programs: Computer Science, Engineering (EECS), Business (Haas)

Los Angeles, CA, United States

University of California, Los Angeles

UCLA combines top academics with the energy of Los Angeles. The film school is legendary. Pre-med programs are strong and UCLA Health gives real clinical exposure. For students interested in entertainment, media, or tech in a California lifestyle, UCLA is a dream school with real prestige.

Strong programs: Film & Television, Computer Science, Business (Anderson)

Cambridge, England

University of Cambridge

Cambridge and Oxford are interchangeable at the top of global university rankings. Cambridge is particularly dominant in STEM — the Mathematics Tripos is legendary. If you are a Hungarian math olympiad student, Cambridge Mathematics is a serious dream worth pursuing. The application process is identical to Oxford via UCAS.

Strong programs: Mathematics (Part III), Natural Sciences, Engineering

Orlando, FL, United States

University of Central Florida

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Chicago, IL, United States

University of Chicago

UChicago is for students who love ideas for their own sake. The Core Curriculum means you will read Plato, debate political philosophy, and take advanced math — regardless of your major. Famous for producing Nobel Prize winners and rigorous thinkers. The essay prompts are legendarily creative.

Strong programs: Economics, Mathematics, Statistics

Cincinnati, OH, United States

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

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Boulder, CO, United States

University of Colorado Boulder

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Storrs, CT, United States

University of Connecticut

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Gainesville, FL, United States

University of Florida

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Athens, GA, United States

University of Georgia

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Houston, TX, United States

University of Houston

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Champaign, IL, United States

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

UIUC has a secret: its CS program is top-5 globally and its graduates get hired at the same companies as MIT and Stanford graduates. For students who want a world-class CS education at a significantly lower cost, UIUC is one of the best decisions you can make.

Strong programs: Computer Science, Engineering, Accounting

College Park, MD, United States

University of Maryland-College Park

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Amherst, MA, United States

University of Massachusetts-Amherst

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Coral Gables, FL, United States

University of Miami

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Ann Arbor, MI, United States

University of Michigan

Michigan is the gold standard of public universities. Ross Business School is a top-10 program that is extremely accessible for international students relative to Ivies. Strong engineering, CS, and pre-med. The scale of Michigan means resources, connections, and opportunities are everywhere.

Strong programs: Engineering, Business (Ross), Computer Science

Minneapolis, MN, United States

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

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Las Vegas, NV, United States

University of Nevada-Las Vegas

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Chapel Hill, NC, United States

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Charlotte, NC, United States

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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Denton, TX, United States

University of North Texas

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Notre Dame, IN, United States

University of Notre Dame

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Oxford, England

University of Oxford

Oxford is arguably the finest university in the world. The tutorial system means you will defend your ideas weekly in front of leading scholars. For exceptional Hungarian students, Oxford is genuinely accessible — the application is through UCAS and focuses purely on academic merit. PPE is the premier degree for future politicians and economists.

Strong programs: PPE (Philosophy, Politics & Economics), Computer Science, Mathematics

Philadelphia, PA, United States

University of Pennsylvania

Penn is the Ivy for students who want to combine intellectual depth with real-world application. Wharton is the undisputed #1 undergraduate business program globally. For Hungarian students interested in finance, consulting, or entrepreneurship, Penn is a dream.

Strong programs: Business (Wharton), Economics, Nursing

Pittsburgh, PA, United States

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

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Mayaguez, PR, United States

University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

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San Juan, PR, United States

University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras

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Columbia, SC, United States

University of South Carolina-Columbia

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Tampa, FL, United States

University of South Florida

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Los Angeles, CA, United States

University of Southern California

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St. Gallen, Switzerland

University of St. Gallen (HSG)

HSG St. Gallen is the premier business school in German-speaking Europe and a top-10 European business school overall. Its alumni dominate European corporate leadership. If you want to build a career in European finance or consulting, an HSG degree opens the same doors in Europe that Wharton opens in the US.

Strong programs: Business Administration, Economics, Law

Toronto, Ontario

University of Toronto

University of Toronto is one of the great research universities in the world and significantly more affordable than US equivalents. Toronto itself is Canada's financial and technology hub with a massive international community. U of T is particularly strong in AI research — Geoffrey Hinton (godfather of deep learning) was here.

Strong programs: Computer Science, Engineering, Medicine

Salt Lake City, UT, United States

University of Utah

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Charlottesville, VA, United States

University of Virginia-Main Campus

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Seattle, WA, United States

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

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Pensacola, FL, United States

University of West Florida

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Madison, WI, United States

University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Nashville, TN, United States

Vanderbilt University

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Vienna, Austria

Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Vienna)

WU Vienna is the largest business university in the European Union and one of the most accessible prestigious business schools for Hungarian students. Vienna is 2.5 hours from Budapest and is the financial hub of Central Europe. Extremely affordable at EU tuition rates. Strong German language environment.

Strong programs: Business Administration, Economics, Finance

Villanova, PA, United States

Villanova University

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Blacksburg, VA, United States

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Winston-Salem, NC, United States

Wake Forest University

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Saint Louis, MO, United States

Washington University in St Louis

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New Haven, CT, United States

Yale University

Yale is where intellectually curious students who want both academic rigor and a rich human experience thrive. The residential college system means you have a tight community within a larger university. Strong for humanities, social sciences, and pre-law.

Strong programs: Law (pre-law), Political Science, Economics