Hungary · Bachelor's on the second try · September 2026 intake

How Atik Bin Rashid got a Hungary student visa on his second try, in three months

Atik Bin Rashid from Bangladesh received his Hungarian residence permit for study in February 2026 to start a BSc in Business Informatics at the University of Debrecen in September 2026. His first attempt in 2025 had stalled because his application was late. On his second try, with Sunrise Study Abroad, the whole process took about three months.

Counsellor on this case: Mukta Sultana, Sunrise Study Abroad, Banani · Updated

Atik Bin Rashid holding his Hungarian student residence permit at Sunrise Study Abroad, Banani
Second try, ~3 monthsApplied 2025 → visa Feb 2026
BSc, DebrecenUniversity of Debrecen

A father's dream, finally stamped

When Atik talked about his visa, he didn't start with himself. He started with his father.

“My father is very happy about getting this visa. My father had a big dream of sending me to Hungary.”

A year earlier, that dream had stalled. His application ran late and the process couldn't move forward. Most students who lose a year like that settle into a local degree and let the plan go. Atik was already studying BBA at North South University. He tried again anyway, and the second time took about three months.

Where did Atik's Hungary plan begin?

Atik's Hungary plan began in 2025, when he first applied with Sunrise Study Abroad. It was also his father's long-held wish. That first attempt didn't go through. “Last year, because my application got late, I couldn't move the processing forward,” he says.

Instead of waiting, he kept studying and continued his BBA at North South University in Dhaka. Then, with Sunrise Study Abroad, he restarted his Hungary application.

Why did he choose the University of Debrecen?

Atik chose the University of Debrecen for its reputation, and Sunrise Study Abroad gave him full information about it. “Sunrise Study Abroad provided me with all the information about this university,” he says, calling it “Hungary's most prestigious university.”

His programme fits his business background. Business Informatics at Debrecen is a 7-semester, 210-ECTS BSc taught in English. It combines economics and IT and includes a mandatory 8-week internship. The university lists graduate roles such as business analyst, financial report developer, system administrator, and business data system developer or tester. See the programme on the University of Debrecen's website ↗

The hard part

What made Atik's case difficult?

Atik's case was difficult because he faced three challenges at the same time.

  1. A failed first attempt

    His 2025 application ran late and the process stopped, costing him a year. A stalled first attempt is often where students give up, because starting again feels like starting from zero.

  2. Applying while already in university

    He was in the middle of a BBA at North South University, so he had to run a full application alongside his studies.

  3. A tight timeline for the second try

    Everything had to work this time: admission, the entrance exam, documents and the residence permit.

How did Sunrise Study Abroad solve each challenge?

Sunrise Study Abroad solved each challenge in this order:

  1. A fresh start with the same team

    Counsellor Mukta Sultana restarted Atik's file at the Banani office, this time keeping every step on schedule.

  2. University and programme information

    The team gave him full details on the University of Debrecen and on Business Informatics, a business-related subject that suits a BBA student.

  3. Admission requirements

    The Business Informatics BSc asks for a high school certificate, B2-level English (IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL PBT 513) and online written and oral mathematics entrance exams.

  4. Documents and permit file

    The team prepared his documents for the University of Debrecen and his residence permit application. Bangladeshi students apply for this long-stay permit through the Hungarian Visa Application Centre run by BLS International in Dhaka, which serves the Dhaka Office of the Embassy of Hungary in New Delhi.

  5. Three months, start to finish

    “I applied about three months ago. Within three months, all my processing was completed and I got the visa,” Atik says.

“Thank you so much to Sunrise Study Abroad for helping me reach this stage.”

— Atik Bin Rashid

Timeline

How long did Atik's journey take?

Atik's second application took about three months, from around November 2025 to his Hungarian residence permit in February 2026. Because Business Informatics at the University of Debrecen starts only in September, his classes begin in September 2026.

Around Nov 2025 → permit, Feb 2026

  1. First Hungary application with Sunrise Study Abroad; stalls because it was late

  2. Continues his BBA at North South University

  3. New application to the University of Debrecen

  4. Receives his Hungarian residence permit, well ahead of his start

  5. Starts his BSc in Business Informatics in Debrecen (the programme's only intake)

Watch

Watch Atik tell his story

In these videos Atik talks about his stalled first application, choosing the University of Debrecen and getting his Hungarian residence permit on the second try.

Atik Bin Rashid talks about his Hungary student visa, video 1

Video 1

Atik's Hungary student visa story

In Bangla · Watch on YouTube

Atik Bin Rashid talks about his Hungary student visa, video 2

Video 2

Atik's short message

In Bangla · Watch on YouTube

What is next for Atik?

Atik starts his BSc in Business Informatics at the University of Debrecen in September 2026. For him, it is the start of a quality bachelor's degree, and the visa answers his father's dream of seeing him study in Hungary.

FAQ

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Can I apply to Hungary again after a failed or delayed application?

Yes. Atik Bin Rashid's first application in 2025 stalled because it was late. His second, made with a fresh file, got a Hungarian residence permit for study in about three months. Each new application is judged on its own documents.

Can I leave my BBA in Bangladesh and start a bachelor's in Hungary?

Yes. Atik was studying BBA at North South University when he applied, and he was admitted to a bachelor's at the University of Debrecen. Ask your counsellor how your current studies affect your application.

What is Business Informatics at the University of Debrecen?

It is a 3.5-year (7-semester), 210-ECTS bachelor's taught in English at the University of Debrecen. It combines economics and IT and includes a mandatory 8-week internship at a research project or a company.

What does the University of Debrecen require for Business Informatics?

A high school certificate, B2-level English (IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL PBT 513 from a proctored exam) and online written and oral entrance exams in mathematics. The programme starts in September; the self-financed application deadline is 15 June.

How much does Business Informatics at the University of Debrecen cost?

The university lists tuition of USD 7,000 per year, plus a one-time USD 150 application fee and a USD 350 entrance procedure fee. Fees can change, so check the university's programme page before you apply.

How long does a Hungary student visa take?

It varies. Atik's second application took about three months from applying to his permit. Your own timeline depends on university deadlines, your documents and the embassy.

Is a Hungary student visa guaranteed?

No. Every decision depends on your documents and the embassy's assessment. Careful preparation strengthens your file but cannot guarantee the result.

Sources: University of Debrecen: Business Informatics BSc · BLS International: study residence permit checklist (Bangladesh). Last verified 8 Nov 2026. Shared with Atik’s consent. Quotes translated from Bengali.

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