Passive Semester
Passive semester during your studies in Hungary: safe choice or serious risk?
Many international students studying in Hungary consider taking a passive semester, but few are aware of its immigration consequences. While a passive semester does not automatically lead to the loss of the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship, it can result in the withdrawal of your residence permit for study purposes. Hungarian immigration authorities are informed directly by universities, and even a single passive semester may require the student to leave the country. This article explains the legal risks, scholarship rules, and what international students should consider before deciding to suspend their studies.