It was contested by 16 teams, and Budapest Honvéd FC won the championship, for the seventh time in their history.
In the first half of the season Honvéd, Újpest, Tatabánya and Videoton all spent several weeks atop the table.
The Fehérvár side were leading the title race going into the winter break (although they were joint on points with Budapest Honvéd.
This all changed however, in March 1984 when Honvéd obliterated MTK 8-0, and overtook Videoton due to their superior goal difference.
Kisoest confirmed their status as champions on Matchday 27, defeating Csepeli SC 2-0 at Béke Téri Stadion.