Bhaktivedanta Hittudományi Főiskola
Budapest, Hungary
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Private non-profit
- Founded
- 2004
Overview
Bhaktivedanta Hittudományi Főiskola (BHF) is a state-accredited higher education institution in Budapest, Hungary, founded in 2004. It offers BA and MA programmes in Vaisnava theology and Vaisnava yoga sciences — including the only accredited higher-education yoga degree programme in Europe. The college combines rigorous academic study of Vedic philosophy, Sanskrit, Ayurveda and Indian culture with practical yoga training, operating from a three-building campus in the green belt of Budapest's District III (Csillaghegy).
Fields of study
- Vaisnava Theology
- Yoga Sciences
- Vedic Philosophy
- Sanskrit
- Ayurveda
- Indian Culture
Accreditation: Hungarian Accreditation Committee (MAB)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- September, February
- Application deadlines
- 2026-08-05
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- info@bhf.hu
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
HUF 170,000 / semester
Self-funded (önköltséges) tuition: Vaisnava Yoga Master BA — 170,000 HUF/semester; Vaisnava Theology BA — 135,000 HUF/semester. State-funded places are also available, allocated based on entrance exam results. Full-time students may apply for social and housing grants.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaisnava jógamester BA (opens in a new tab)Hungarian · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | HUF 170,000 / semester | Aug 5, 2026 | September 2026 |
| Vaisnava jógatanulmányok MA (opens in a new tab)Hungarian · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Aug 5, 2026 | September 2026 |
| Vaisnava teológia BA (opens in a new tab)Hungarian · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | HUF 135,000 / semester | Aug 5, 2026 | September 2026 |
| Vaisnava teológia MA (opens in a new tab)Hungarian · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Aug 5, 2026 | September 2026 |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.