# Learn Dutch in Budapest, Hungary

> Within 40 km of Budapest (Europe): 2 university Dutch departments and 1 Dutch school for children.

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Data as of 2026-11-08, refreshed weekly. Sources: CNaVT exam centre list (https://cnavt.org/examencentra), NOB schoolfinder (https://stichtingnob.nl/scholenzoeker), IVN map of Dutch departments (https://www.ivn.nu), Netherlands Worldwide (Dutch government) (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/civic-integration-exam-abroad). Capitals and coordinates: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Places: CNaVT, NOB and IVN public lists; civic integration exam locations: Netherlands Worldwide.

## Quick answers
**Where can I take Dutch classes in Budapest?**
Yes. Eötvös Loránd University and Károli Gáspár Református Egyetem.

**Can I take the CNaVT Dutch exam in Budapest?**
No CNaVT exam centre within 40 km in the public lists. The nearest is Debreceni Holland-Flamand Központ in Debrecen (194 km).

**Is there a Dutch school for children in Budapest?**
Yes. Stichting Nederlandse Taal en Cultuur School Budapest.

**Can I take the Dutch civic integration exam in Hungary?**
No. The Dutch government does not hold the exam in Hungary and names Croatia or Serbia instead. Nationals of Hungary do not need the exam. Source: https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/civic-integration-exam-abroad/hungary

**What does the Dutch civic integration exam abroad cost?**
The exam costs €150 in total, paid to DUO before you book. It is at level A1 and has 3 parts: speaking, reading and knowledge of Dutch society. DUO emails the result within 8 weeks, and a pass stays valid for 1 year. Source: https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/civic-integration-exam-abroad/hungary

**What is the time difference between Budapest and the Netherlands?**
Budapest keeps the same clock time as the Netherlands all year. A lesson at 19:00 in Budapest is at 19:00 in the Netherlands.

## University Dutch departments (2)
Departments that teach Dutch (Neerlandistiek) as a degree subject. Their language classes are mainly for enrolled students; some also run evening or open courses.

- **Eötvös Loránd University**, Budapest. University Dutch department. 2 km from the centre. Website: http://holland.elte.hu/index.php/hu/rolunk/tanszekunkrol. Source: https://www.ivn.nu
- **Károli Gáspár Református Egyetem**, Budapest. University Dutch department. 2 km from the centre. Website: https://btk.kre.hu/holland/. Bölcsészettudományi Kar (Holland (Néderlandisztika) Tanszék). Source: https://www.ivn.nu

## Dutch schools for children (1)
Dutch-language education for children: part-time NTC lessons, full-time Dutch schools and European School sections.

- **Stichting Nederlandse Taal en Cultuur School Budapest**, 1121 Budapest. Dutch school for children. 1 km from the centre. Address: c/o Javne Lauder Jewish Community School, Budakeszi út 48, 1121 Budapest. Website: https://www.ntcschoolbudapest.nl. Part-time Dutch language and culture lessons (NTC). Source: https://stichtingnob.nl/school/109/stichting-nederlandse-taal-en-cultuur-school-budapest

## Elsewhere in Hungary (2)
- **Debreceni Egyetem**, Debrecen. University Dutch department. Website: http://nederlandisztika.arts.unideb.hu/. Bölcsészettudományi Kar (Néderlandisztika Tanszék). Source: https://www.ivn.nu
- **Debreceni Holland-Flamand Központ**, Debrecen. CNaVT exam centre. Address: Batthyány u. 24, 4024 Debrecen, Hongarije. Source: https://cnavt.org/examencentra/land/hongarije

## Online
Tutors on our index who live in Hungary:
- [Bence H.](https://thedutchdirectory.com/dutch-tutors/preply-bence-h-7585961)

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## Cite this
The Dutch Directory. Learn Dutch in Budapest, Hungary. https://thedutchdirectory.com/learn-dutch-abroad/budapest

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