Study in Hungary!
Institution
AIFS is recognized as a leading provider of study abroad programs. Since 1964, over 1.5 million students have traveled abroad with AIFS. With more than 50 years of experience, we have the resources and experience to provide what our students want and need in a study abroad program, and to safeguard their welfare around the globe.
Location
With its stunning architecture and rich cultural history, Hungary offers students a lively setting in which to spend a semester, academic year or summer studying abroad. Study art, art history, business, economics, Hungarian language, international relations, law, management, marketing, politics, psychology and sociology with AIFS Hungary.
Academic Calendar
- Fall Semester: Early September to Late December
- Spring Semester: Early February to Late May
For more information about the Academic Calendar please visit the
AIFS Hungary web page.
Housing
AIFS apartments are located throughout the city. Typically four AIFS students share a two-bedroom apartment with shared bathroom and kitchen/living area. Apartments are not located in student blocks but in typical apartment buildings with real Hungarians as your neighbors. The perfect way to immerse yourself in the city, and still easily accessible for the University. Students can choose to receive an allowance to subsidize the cost of groceries and meals or they can opt out.
The cost of housing will be included in the invoice that AIFS sends to Appalachian and students will be billed through their Appalachian term bill.
Financial
Program Costs
Students participating on AIFS programs will be billed through Appalachian the AIFS program cost. This will replace the Appalachian tuition & fees for the term they are abroad. In addition to the AIFS costs students will also be responsible for submitting a $200 OIED Program Development Fee upon acceptance by the Education Abroad Office. The fee payment confirms your spot and is non-refundable.
Paid to Appalachian State
| |
Semester |
| 1AIFS Program Fee |
See AIFS |
| 2OIED Program Development Fee |
$200 |
| Intl Health Development Fee |
$60 |
1AIFS Program Fee includes tuition (12 credits), housing, some program excursions, meal allowance, and insurance.
2The OIED Program Development Fee will be placed on students’ accounts upon acceptance by the Education Abroad Office. The fee payment confirms your spot and is non-refundable.
Estimated Additional Costs
| |
Semester |
| AIFS Application Fee |
$95 |
| Additional 3 credits |
Varies |
| Airfare |
$1000 - $1500 |
| Refundable Housing Deposit |
$250 |
| Meals |
$700 - $900 |
| 1Personal Expenses |
$1000 - $1800 |
| Books and Materials |
$200 - $400 |
| Local Transportation |
$150 - $300 |
| 2Visa (for US Citizens) |
$266 |
| Passport |
$150 |
| 3US Based Health Insurance |
Varies |
| 4Personal Travel and Spending |
$1000 - $2000 |
1Personal expenses includes but is not limited to: toiletries, cell phone, emergency funds, laundry, basic travel and spending, etc.
3Students are encouraged to maintain a US based health insurance plan while abroad (to exempt out of AppState insurance students must follow the App exemption process - proving that they have insurance coverage for the entirety of the semester).
4Personal Travel and Spending amounts will vary by student and will be affected by how often a student goes out, travels, and the items they purchase.
Please note that non-billable costs are estimates only and will be affected by personal spending habits, currency fluctuations, etc. Prices listed in USD unless otherwise noted.
Students are encouraged to start planning for their study abroad program costs well in advance. Please use the Student Financial Planning Worksheet to help estimate your anticipated expenses and your anticipated financial resources. When planning for estimated additional costs students are encouraged to research currency conversion rates.
Financial Aid
The majority of financial aid and scholarships can apply to semester and year-long study abroad programs. For more information please visit the Office of Student Financial Aid web page.
Scholarships
AIFS Scholarships
AIFS offers a variety of scholarship opportunities for students. Scholarship awards range from $200 to $5000.
OIED Scholarships
Each semester OIED offers a variety of different scholarship opportunities for students. Scholarship awards range from $500 to $2000.
Benjamin A Gilman Scholarship
The Gilman Scholarship Program application is open to U.S. citizen undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two-year or four-year college or university to participate in study and intern abroad programs worldwide.
Fund for Education Abroad
Applicants from groups underrepresented in study abroad and those destined for non-traditional locations are given preference, in an effort to make the demographics of U.S. undergraduates studying abroad reflect the rich diversity of the U.S. population.
For information about additional scholarships please visit our External Scholarships web page.
Academics
Courses taught in English can be selected in art, art history, business, communications, economics, finance, international relations, law, politics, psychology and sociology. Hungarian for Beginners is taught in Hungarian. Students will enroll in 12 credits, additional credits are an option for a supplemental tuition charge.
For more information about the courses and structure of the program please visit the AIFS Hungary website.
All students are expected to maintain at least the equivalent of a full time course load according to Appalachian State and the host university while abroad (whichever is greater). Students participating on the Hungary program will take 12 credits. For more information about study abroad enrollment policies, credit approval, and credit and grade conversions please visit the Academics section of our website.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and some programs may fill up before the listed deadline. Each year applications for Fall, Spring, and Summer will open up on August 1st. Once open the deadline will be listed below and an Apply Now button will be available at the top and bottom of this page. Most applications will have a 2 part application process so students are encouraged to complete their OIED application well before the listed deadline.
Students applying to an AIFS program should complete the
AIFS application while also completing the Appalachian application.
For more information about deadlines and how to apply please visit our
Guide Me web page.
