The Hungarian Government established the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Program to enhance the global appeal of Hungarian higher education and draw top-tier students worldwide. This fully funded scholarship covers tuition, accommodation, monthly stipends, and healthcare costs, benefiting international students pursuing Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees in Hungary.
Scholarship Overview:
- Host Country: Hungary
- Study Abroad Region: Europe
- Scholarship Levels: Undergraduate, Masters, PhD
- Eligible Applicants: All international candidates
- Benefits: Full tuition, accommodation support, monthly stipends, medical insurance
- Application Deadline: January 15, 2024
Scholarship Details:
The Stipendium Hungaricum program provides opportunities to over 1200 degree programs across all higher education fields and degree levels, including full-time and part-time programs. It operates on bilateral education agreements between Hungary and more than 90 partner countries, attracting thousands of students annually.
Eligibility Requirements:
To be eligible, candidates must:
- Be international applicants (not citizens of Hungary or holders of dual nationality with Hungary).
- Be over 18 years old as of August 31, 2025.
- Not currently enrolled in any Hungarian higher institution on a self-financed basis.
- Not have previously benefited from this scholarship.
Scholarship Rewards:
- For Bachelor’s, Master’s, One-tier Master’s, and Non-degree Programs:
- Tuition: Exemption from tuition fees.
- Monthly Stipend: Approx. EUR 110 (HUF 43,700) for living expenses for 12 months annually until completion.
- Accommodation: Free dormitory placement or a HUF 40,000/month contribution for rent.
- Medical Insurance: National health insurance and supplementary insurance up to EUR 170 (HUF 65,000) per year.
- For Doctoral Programs:
- Tuition: Full exemption from tuition fees.
- Monthly Stipend: EUR 365 (HUF 140,000) for the first phase (4 semesters) and EUR 470 (HUF 180,000) for the second phase.
- Accommodation: Similar to the other programs, with a HUF 40,000/month rental contribution.
- Medical Insurance: Health services per Hungarian law and up to EUR 170 annually.
Required Documents:
Candidates must submit:
- Completed online application form.
- Motivation letter.
- Proof of language proficiency (with translation).
- School certificates and transcripts (with translations).
- Medical certificate.
- National ID/passport copy.
- Acceptance of Statement for Application in the system.
- Research plan (for PhD applicants).
- Letter of recommendation and statement of the supervisor.
- Portfolio or audio portfolio (if applicable).
Application Process:
- Visit the official Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship portal.
- Create and verify an account.
- Select up to three programs at one or multiple institutions.
- Complete and submit the application form for each selected program.
- Upload all required documents.
- Ensure submission by the January 15, 2024 deadline, as saved but unsubmitted applications will not be considered.
Important Note: Applications must be completed online. Hard copies are not required.
