Location: Hungary
Program: Bachelor, Master, PhD and Non-Degree Programmes
Eligibility: International Students
Duration: 1-6 years depending on your program
Deadline: January 15, 2025
The Hungarian Government established the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programme to promote the internationalisation of Hungarian higher education and to attract top international students from all around the world who can establish personal and professional links to Hungary while enjoying high-quality education in the heart of Europe.
Stipendium Hungaricum, the Hungarian Government’s most prestigious higher education scholarship programme, offers a wide range of courses for high-achieving international students with an excellent academic track record. The scholarship aims to support the internationalisation of Hungarian higher education and its constant development, strengthen the international relations of the academic and research community, and promote the good reputation and competitiveness of Hungarian higher education worldwide.
The programme, founded by the Hungarian Government in 2013, is supervised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and managed by the Tempus Public Foundation. The Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship is available to pursuing bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, one-tier master’s degree, Doctoral degree and non-degree programmes.
Benefits of The Scholarship
The scholarship will provide funding for the entire standard program duration, provided that the scholarship recipient maintains a consistently strong academic record and demonstrates exemplary behavior.
FOR BACHELOR’S, MASTER’S, ONE-TIER MASTER’S AND NON-DEGREE PROGRAMMES
- Tuition-free education
- Monthly stipend – HUF 43,700 (cca EUR 110)
- Accommodation contribution – HUF 40,000/month
- Medical insurance – Up to HUF 65,000 (cca 160 EUR) a year/person
FOR DOCTORAL PROGRAMMES
- Tuition-free education
- Monthly stipend – HUF 140,000 (cca EUR 350) to HUF 180,000 (cca EUR 450)
- Accommodation contribution – HUF 40,000/month
- Medical insurance – Up to HUF 65,000 (cca 160 EUR) a year/person
NOTE
- Please know that these provisions are only a contribution to the living expenses of the Scholarship Holders.
- This implies that the funding provided does not entirely cover the expenses of living, and students must contribute their own financial resources to meet all the costs of living in Hungary. We strongly recommend that all applicants assess the anticipated living costs in both Hungary and their chosen city before applying. You can use our Cost of Living Calculator by clicking here to assist you in this regard: http://www.studyinhungary.hu/living-in-hungary/menu/your-costs-of-living.html
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the scholarship, candidates must meet the following:
- Applicants must be a citizen of an eligible country and apply for the corresponding program (Full- or partial-time program)
- Born before 31 August 2006 (= applicants over 18 years old as of 31 August 2024 except applicants applying for Dance study program
- Applications from citizens different from the sending country/territory will not be accepted. For example, only Chinese citizens can apply through the Chinese Sending Partner
- Applicants must meet the minimum entry requirements of the chosen study program.
- Applicants must meet the minimum language criteria set by the chosen Host Institution.
- Candidates applying for bachelor’s, master’s, one-tier master’s, non-degree programs, or a doctoral program within the SH (scholarship holder) program in the same application round will not be considered.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application.
