Tuition and Other Costs

Tuition costs (in US Currency) for in-class education

2023 spring semester - $17,500
2023 summer term - $4,500
2023 fall semester - $17,500

Tuition covers participation in AIT courses with individual mentoring by the faculty, and personal attention by the AIT staff (such as airport pick-up, orientation, housing assistance, etc).

Spring and fall semesters students are expected to select academic courses with an average load of 16-20 contact hours a week. While there is no charge for taking heavier loads, loads exceeding 26 contact hours a week are subject to approval.

Summer tuition covers participation in two AIT courses for a total of 6 credits, with individual mentoring by the faculty, and personal attention by the AIT staff (such as airport pick-up, orientation, housing assistance, etc). There is a $500 tuition discount for Summer Term students who attended the regular Spring semester beforehand.

Deposit

In order to confirm your position in the AIT Budapest program, you may be asked to make a $200 (US Currency) deposit to be received within two weeks after the admission decision. This fee is deductible from tuition but is non-refundable. Many schools have different payment procedures, therefore AIT will contact you after acceptance with your specific confirmation details and deposit requirements.

How to pay

Confirmation instructions will be provided to you via email after acceptance. Then after you accept your position in the program, a separate invoice will be emailed to you or your school with payment instructions. AIT prefers to be paid by electronic check, or ACH deposit, through the provided online payment system. The deposit should be received within two weeks after acceptance and the remainder of the tuition should be received at least 45 days prior to the first day of the AIT semester.

Other costs (such as housing, local transport, residence permit fee, etc.) are to be paid after arrival.

Cost estimation

Last updated: March 24, 2023

Please note that these costs are estimated for the 2023 fall semester, and use the current exchange rate (1 USD = 358 HUF).