Public Health System (TAJ)

Last modified: 29. September 2026

Public Health System (TAJ)

o    What is the TAJ Card?
o    Application Procedures by Campus
o    Extension Process by Campus
o    TAJ-in-Progress Certificate

How it works?

Beneficiaries: SH, Diaspora, SCYP and FAO scholars
Responsible uni staff: ​​​your non-educational international coordinator on your own campus

What it is good for?
With a TAJ number/card you are entitled to the benefits of the Hungarian public health insurane services for free.
However, there are a few basic services (e.g. certain types of dental services) that are for a reduced price.
Medicines available at pharmacies are generally not free of charge. Some medicines require a prescription, while others can be purchased without one. Pharmacies also offer a wide range of food supplements, vitamins and other over-the-counter health products, which can be purchased without a prescription.

In this system, you have a general practitioner and a dentist. If you have any health problem, you have to go directly to the general practitioner. In the case you have dental problems, it is better to call the dentist first and ask for an appointment.

If you need a specialist, you can go to the GP first who will direct you to the appropriate specialist if needed. If you want to go directly to a specialist, you should make an appointment first. In any urgent case, you can go directly to the specialist and queue up. Before going to the specialist, you have to register at the reception in the clinic. Bring your passport, address card/certificate, residence permit and TAJ card with you. Unfortunately, receptionists do not usually speak English, so try to ask for a mentor’s help.

Please note that you have to pay for medical reports/ fitness certificates required for a job or other types of application.

Consultation hours of GPs - Gödöllő Campus:

MATE's general practitioner:
Name: Dr. Shafiqul Islam
Address: works at the Public Health Clinic, Gödöllő, Szabadság tér 3. (next to the market place).
Phone: +36-28-430-655 / ext. 211 (landline)
Mobile: +36 70 502-2031
E-mail: lilykanchan@yahoo.com

​​Opening hours:
Monday 13.00-17.00
Tuesday 08.00-12.00
Wednesday 13.00-17.00
Thursday 08.00-12.00
Friday 14.00-18.00

Dentist: - Booking an appointment is possible only in Hungarian. Consider whether you ask for an appointment. If you do so, take it seriously. Those who do not appear at the agreed time and miss to cancel their appointment 48 hrs earlier, need to wait for long  - usually for months - for another appointment due to the huge demand.

Name: Dr. Feder Asher
Address: works in the town centre: Gödöllő, Szilhát u. 47.
Phone: +36 28 420 202 (landline)
Mobile: +36 20 928 4233
E-mail: federaldent@digikabel.hu

​​Opening hours: first visit: in person
Monday 13.00-20.00 - Patients ONLY with an appointment: 12.00-13:00
Tuesday 9.00-13.30
Wednesday 12.00-20.00
Thursday 9.00-13.30 - 
Friday 9.00-14.00

On BUDA CAMPUS

Please enquire at your International Coordinator.

Required documents for a public health insurance (TAJ) application:

•     application form
•     your electronic address certificate issued by the Immigration Office
•     copy of your residence permit, both pages
•     copy of your passport
•     a student status certificate, issued within 30 days (in Hungarian) (Registrar’s Officer = Educational Coordinator)
•     Letter of Award
•     authorization

Process: Submit your application >> a social security number (TAJ number) >> validation >> a social security card (TAJ card) 

As your TAJ number is registered into your NEPTUN account, an email notification is sent to you. Check your TAJ number under "My data/Personal Information/Social security number".  

After validation, your TAJ card can be collected from your international coordinator based on a notification email.
The application process takes 1.5-2 months, so it is highly recommended that you have some private health insurace in the first 2 months of your studies.
No TAJ card within 2-3 months? Please, notify your international coordinator and ask for guidance.

​​​​​​During validation, do you need some medical help? Visit your international coordinator for a certificate which shows your TAJ number (if there is one already) and certifies that your TAJ card application is in progress and you are entitled to free medical services in public health centres and hospitals from the day of the term.

Szent István Campus, Gödöllő
Contact your international coordinator and submit the required documents.
Ms. Olga Taninecz - Auditorium building, 2nd floor, room 227
Student hours:
Monday 9:00-12:00
Thursday 9:00-12:00

Ms. Judit Tallárom Czingili - Auditorium building, 2nd floor, room 229
Student hours:
Wednesday 13:30-15:00

Buda Campus, Budapest
Contact your international coordinator and submit the required documents.
Ms. Gréta Bártfai at international.buda@uni-mate.hu
Please, make an appointment using the QR code:                   
Student hours:
Monday 9:00-12:00
Wednesday: 13:30 –15:30
Thursday 9:00 – 12:00

Georgikon Campus, Keszthely
Contact your international coordinator and submit the required documents.
Ms. Beáta Zsankó-Bődör - Building ’A’, Room 232.
Student hours:
Monday-Thursday 08:30-16:00
Friday 08:30-13:00

Kaposvár Campus

Gyöngyös Campus

 

GÖDÖLLŐ Campus
There is no need for making an appointment. NEAK Office (Social Security Office) in Gödöllő accepts students during opening hours with their complete documentation.

Required documentation:

• Copy of your electronic address certificate
• Copy of  your residence permit
• Copy of your passport
• student status certificate issued within 30 days
• (authorization – in case you need Ms. Judit’s assistance)
• application form
• expired TAJ card if NOT LOST

Preparation of the above documents in IR Office: during Student hours (Mon-Wed 13:30-15:00).
Then students should go to the Social Security Office (NEAK Office) during opening hours.

Address: Gödöllő, Dózsa György út 13. Floor I. Room # 110
Opening hours:

Monday 8:00–15:00
Tuesday 8:00–15:00
Wednesday  8:00–15:00
Thurs - Sun Closed

BUDA Campus
Contact your Campus Coordinator in an email or during student hours.

Booking an appointment is possible via email: idopontfoglalas.egeszsegbiztositas@ebf.bfkh.gov.hu

OR on the phone, from Monday - Thursday between 8:00-15:00 on Friday between 8:00-12:00
Tel: 06 1 288-5100/Ext. 3388, 06 1 288-5100/Ext. 3329, 06 1 288-5100/Ext. 5327, 06 1 288-5100/Ext. 3619, 06 1 288-5100/Ext. 3108

Information about free and anonym AIDS test (Budapest, Karolina út 35/B.) at http://anonimaids.hu/english-2/

Social Security Office (NEAK - National Health Insurance Fund) in Budapest:
Address: 1139 Budapest, Teve u. 1a-c

Opening hours: 

Monday 8:00–15:00 
Tuesday 8:00–15:00
Wednesday 8:00–16:30
Thursday 8:00-15:00
Friday 8:00-13:00

Kaposvár Campus 
Same procedure for extension as for application for the first card.

Gyöngyös Campus