Hungary
Study in Hungary
Study in Hungary
Most education in Hungary is public under the supervision of the Ministry of Human Resources. Preparatory education is compulsory for all children between the ages of three and six, after which education remains compulsory until the age of sixteen. Basic education lasts for eight years. [1] Secondary education includes three types of schools: gymnasiums are intended for outstanding students and prepare them to enter university, vocational education schools are intended for students with an average level and last for four years, and technical education schools. Both vocational and technical education schools prepare students for the world of work. Vocational school pupils can complete a two-year program and then go on to postgraduate vocational studies. [2] Attitude scores in mathematics and science for Hungarian pupils between the ages of thirteen and fourteen are among the best in the world.
Industries and research
Hungary continues to be one of the leading countries in Central and Eastern Europe, attracting foreign direct investment. Foreign direct investment in Hungary was $119.8 billion in 2015, while Hungary invests more than $50 billion abroad. As of 2015, Hungary’s most important trading partners were: Germany, Austria, Romania, Slovakia, France, Poland, Italy and the Czech Republic. Major industries include food processing, pharmaceuticals, motor vehicles, information technology, chemicals, metallurgy, machinery and electrical appliances, and tourism (in 2014 Hungary received 12.1 million international tourists). Hungary is the largest producer of electronics in Central and East Asia. The manufacturing and research of electronics are among the main drivers of innovation and economic growth in the country. Over the past 20 years, Hungary has grown into a major center for mobile technology, information security and related hardware research. The economy’s employment rate reached 68.7% in January 2017, and the employment structure shows characteristics of post-industrial economies: 63.2% of the labor force is employed in the service sector; industry contributes 29.7%, while agriculture employs 7.1%. The unemployment rate reached 3.8% between September and November 2017, down from 11% during the financial crisis between 2007 and 2008. Hungary forms part of the European Single Market, representing more than 508 million consumers. Many domestic trade policies are determined by agreements between EU members and EU legislation.
Life style
Hungary is a beautiful country where rural areas alternate with architecturally rich cities, where Austrian-inspired estates and palaces alternate with Soviet-style buildings.
It is not necessary in Hungary to have your own car, because public transportation is very good, even in small towns in the countryside.
It is not very fast, but public transportation is sufficient and trains and buses connect different cities of the country and will take you everywhere.
Life in Htgaria is very safe; you can walk on the streets at night without any problems
