Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design, Budapest
Budapest, Hungary
Quick facts
- World rank
- #101
- 2026
- Acceptance rate
- 65%
- Students
- 1,066
- International students
- 8%
- Institution type
- Private
- Founded
- 1880
Overview
Established in 1880 as the National Royal Hungarian School of Applied Arts, MOME has evolved into a world-class center for creative education and research. The university moved to a state-of-the-art 29,000 m2 campus in 2019, featuring advanced workshops, the MOME Innovation Centre, and specialized buildings for BA and MA studies. Its curriculum emphasizes experimentation, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration, preparing students for global careers in the creative industries. MOME recently expanded its international reach by launching several English-taught Master's programs. The campus serves as a vibrant ecosystem for artists, designers, and researchers, fostering a community dedicated to shaping the future through creativity.
Fields of study
- Architecture
- Design
- Media Design
- Visual Communication
- Photography
- Animation
- Theoretical Studies
Accreditation: Hungarian Accreditation Committee (MAB)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Fall
- Application deadlines
- January 15 (Stipendium Hungaricum), May 31 (General)
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- admission@mome.hu
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
HUF 2,000 – HUF 8,000 / year
From about $5 / year
Domestic students
HUF 900,000 – HUF 1,300,000 / year
Domestic tuition is approximately 450,000-650,000 HUF per semester. International fees vary by program and are often quoted in EUR.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.