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Budapest - The Capital City
Budapest, situated right in the heart of Europe along the two banks of the River Danube, is a lively, friendly city with a continental climate. It has succeeded in adapting to the modern world while preserving its rich historic past. The city offers a wealth of entertainment and cultural activities, museums, concerts, theatres, opera as well as discos, jazz clubs, elegant shops and good food. An excellent inexpensive public transport system of buses, trolley buses, trams and underground lines extends all across the city.
Living Costs
In Hungary the costs of education and living will end up less than in the UK or the US, even without extra income from a part-time job, and it will give you more time to concentrate on your studies and enjoy your free-time.
Entertainment
Budapest is a city famed for its nightlife. There are hundreds of music pubs, bars, and cafés open around the clock. There are also plenty of other ideas for a fun night out, ranging from theatres and jazz venues to casinos and rock/pop events. For those after a dose of culture, a visit to the city’s majestic State Opera House, the brand new National Theatre or the concert hall of the Palace of Arts makes for an unforgettable evening.
If you are up for great relaxation, you may want to visit some of Budapest’s world famous thermal baths.
Hungary is a member of the European Union, NATO, OECD, Visegrad Group and is a Schengen state. It has been a parliamentary republic since 1989. The official language is Hungarian, which is part of the Finno-Ugric language family.
Hungary (in Hungarian: Magyarország) is situated in Central Europe, and borders Austria, Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Croatia, and Slovenia. Its capital is Budapest.
The currency of Hungary is Forint (HUF). IBS estimates that the monthly budget of students requires about 150,000 HUF but of course it depends on individual spending habits. This sum covers accommodation, utilities, city transportation, meals and personal expenses.
Budapest can be easily reached by car, train, long-distance bus and air. Please find further details here: Lonely planet
January 1, New Year's Day (Újév)
People rest after the long new-year parties of the preceding night. Traditional foods on this day include lentils (symbolising coins) and cabbage leaves (symbolising banknotes) to express hopes of getting rich in the new year.
Situated in the very heart of Europe, Hungary with its rich culture and history is a treasure-trove for tourists. There is plenty to see and experience and not only in Budapest but in other regions as well.
Hungaricums are unique Hungarian products, specialities, works of art, foods etc that make Hungary famous because you cannot find them anywhere else in the world, for example:
Prominent people of Hungarian origin who had a positive impact on the world can be found everywhere on the planet, among them 13 Nobel Prize winners. Let us mention just a few: