If you study at a Hungarian university, you will use Neptun, the official student administration system. Neptun is where international students manage courses, exams, payments, and receive official university messages.
This guide explains what the Neptun system is, how it works, and how to avoid common problems.
Neptun is the online student administration platform used by Hungarian universities. Almost all academic and administrative tasks are handled through this system.
For international students in Hungary, Neptun is the main communication channel with the university.
During your studies, you will use Neptun to:
register for courses each semester
sign up for exams and exam retakes
check grades and academic results
receive official messages from your university
pay tuition fees and administrative charges
download certificates and official documents
If something is important, it is usually announced in Neptun.
After enrolment, your university will provide you with:
a Neptun code (your personal student ID), and
a temporary password.
You can access Neptun through a web browser on your computer or phone. Some universities also offer a mobile app, but the browser version is generally easier to use.
👉 Always change your password after your first login.
When you log in to Neptun for the first time, you should:
check and update your personal information
confirm your study programme and student status
review your faculty and department details
read all messages in your Neptun inbox
Many Hungarian universities communicate only through Neptun, so missing messages can lead to missed deadlines.
Neptun can be confusing at first. Many international students experience difficulties such as:
short and strict course registration periods
unclear exam registration rules
payment deadlines that are easy to miss
system slowdowns during peak times
missing important system messages
If you are unsure about something, contact your study office or international coordinator as early as possible
To avoid problems, international students should:
log in to Neptun at least once a week
check messages more frequently during registration periods
avoid last-minute course or exam registration
take screenshots after successful actions
keep copies of important documents downloaded from Neptun
Being proactive will save you time and stress.
Neptun is not always intuitive, but it becomes manageable once you understand the basics. Treat it as your official academic system, and you will avoid most administrative issues during your studies in Hungary.Â
LINK-> Get the English Language Official Neptun User Guide here.