Stipendium Hungarian Scholarships offers a wide range of courses for high-achieving international students with an excellent academic track record.
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.
Fact About The Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme
1. Global Reach: The Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship is available in over 90 countries across 5 continents, making it a truly global opportunity.
2. 1,200+ Programmes: Choose from an astonishing 1,200+ full-degree programmes, covering all higher education fields, including part-time and doctoral programmes.
3. Tuition-Free Education: Say goodbye to tuition fees! Stipendium Hungaricum covers your entire tuition, allowing you to focus on your studies.
4. Monthly Stipend: Receive a monthly stipend of HUF 43,700 (≈ EUR 110) for non-degree, bachelor’s, and master’s programmes, and HUF 140,000 (≈ EUR 365) for doctoral programmes.
5. Free Accommodation: Enjoy a free dormitory place or a HUF 40,000/month contribution to accommodation costs.
6. Medical Insurance: Get comprehensive medical insurance, including health care services and supplementary insurance up to HUF 65,000 (≈ EUR 170) per year.
7. No Language Barrier: Study in Hungarian, English, or German, depending on the programme.
8. 20+ Years of Excellence: The Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship has been empowering international students since 2013.
9. Diverse Community: Join a vibrant community of 10,000+ international students from all over the world.
10. Gateway to Europe: Experience the heart of Europe, with Hungary’s strategic location offering easy access to explore the continent.
Details For 2025 Stipendium Hungarian Scholarships for International Students
The scholarship is based on bilateral education agreements between Hungary and the governments of the sending countries. It is available on five continents in over 90 countries, attracting tens of thousands of international students each year. Applicants are offered more than 1200 full degree programmes, covering all higher education fields at all degree levels, including part-time and doctoral programmes
Requirements For 2025 Stipendium Hungarian Scholarships for International Students
To be considered for the Stipendium Hungarian Scholarships, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- All international applicants are eligible to apply for Scholarship.
- Citizens of Hungary or having Dual Nationality with Hungary cannot apply for scholarship.
- Students having age more that 18 Years as of 31st August 2024.
- Applicants not studying in any Hungary Higher Institution on Self Financed based.
- Students who avail this scholarship before cannot apply for scholarship.
Rewards For 2025 Stipendium Hungarian Scholarships for International Students
For Bachelor’s, master’s, one-tier master’s and non-degree programmes:
- Tuition-free education – exemption from the payment of tuition fee
- Monthly stipend – non-degree, bachelor’s, master’s and one-tier master’s level: monthly amount of HUF 43,700 (cca EUR 110) contribution to the living expenses in Hungary, for 12 months a year, until the completion of studies
- Accommodation contribution – free dormitory place or a contribution of HUF 40,000/month to accommodation costs for the whole duration of the scholarship period (Please note that if the student does not live in the dormitory, the HUF 40,000/month is a contribution to that rental costs, and in bigger cities – especially in the capital city – this contribution would not cover the full amount of rental costs.)
- Medical insurance – health care services according to the relevant Hungarian legislation (Act LXXX of 1997, national health insurance card) and supplementary medical insurance for up to HUF 65,000 (cca 170 EUR) a year/person
Doctoral programmes
- Tuition-free education – exemption from the payment of tuition fee
- Monthly stipend – doctoral level: according to the current Hungarian legislation, the monthly amount of scholarship is HUF 140,000 (cca EUR 365 for the first phase of education (4 semesters) and HUF 180,000 (cca EUR 470) for the second phase (4 semesters) – for 12 months a year, until completion of studies
- Accommodation contribution – free dormitory place or a contribution of HUF 40,000/month to accommodation costs for the whole duration of the scholarship period (Please note that if the student does not live in the dormitory, then the HUF 40,000/month is a contribution to that rental costs, and in bigger cities – especially in the capital city – this contribution would not cover the full amount of rental costs.)
- Medical insurance – health care services according to the relevant Hungarian legislation (Act LXXX of 1997, national health insurance card) and supplementary medical insurance for up to HUF 65,000 (cca 170 EUR) a year/person
Required Documents For 2025 Stipendium Hungarian Scholarships for International Students
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- Online application form
- Motivation Letter
- Proof of language proficiency and its translation
- School certificates and its translation
- Transcript of Records and its translations
- Medical Certificate
- National ID/Copy of the valid passport
- Copy of a valid passport
- Acceptance of Statement for Application in the online system
- Research Plan
- Letter of Recommendation
- Statement of the Supervisor
- Recommendation letter of the actual Hungarian host institution
- Portfolio
- Audio
How To Apply For 2025 Stipendium Hungarian Scholarships for International Students
Interested Candidates should use the link created below to complete the application processes.