Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme is a fully funded scholarship offered by the Hungarian Government for international students to pursue higher education in Hungary.Here are the key details, provisions, and general requirements:
🌍 About the Scholarship
- Goal: To increase the number of foreign students in Hungary and encourage Hungarian higher education institutions to attract top foreign students.
- Levels Covered: Bachelor’s (BA/BSc), Master’s (MA/MSc), One-tier Master’s (OTM), Doctoral (PhD), and Non-degree programmes (like preparatory Hungarian language courses).
- Study Fields: A wide range of fields are available, but eligibility is determined by the bilateral agreements between Hungary and your specific sending partner (home country).
💰 What the Scholarship Covers (Fully Funded Provisions)
The scholarship provides comprehensive coverage:
- Tuition-Free Education: Exemption from paying tuition fees for the entire study period.
- Monthly Stipend (Grant):
- BA/BSc, MA/MSc, OTM: Monthly contribution to living expenses (e.g., HUF 43,700 as of a recent year).
- Doctoral (PhD): A higher monthly amount, divided into two phases (e.g., HUF 140,000 for the first phase and HUF 180,000 for the second phase).
- Doctoral (PhD): A higher monthly amount, divided into two phases (e.g., HUF 140,000 for the first phase and HUF 180,000 for the second phase).
- Accommodation: Dormitory placement OR a monthly contribution towards accommodation costs (e.g., HUF 40,000).
- Medical Insurance: Health care services according to relevant Hungarian legislation and supplementary medical insurance (up to a certain annual amount).
📝 General Eligibility and Requirements
Eligibility depends on your nationality, as the program is based on bilateral agreements between Hungary and your home country (the “Sending Partner”).
- Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: You must be a citizen of one of the program’s partner countries. Applications are based only on nationality, not residence.
- Non-Hungarian Citizen: You cannot be a Hungarian citizen (including those with dual citizenships).
- Age: While there might be no upper age limit for some programs (like PhD), applicants for most programs must be at least 18 years of age by a specific date (usually August 31st of the application year).
- Previous Status: Former Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship holders who are re-applying for studies in the same cycle (e.g., re-applying for a second Bachelor’s) are usually ineligible.
- . Required Application Documents (General List)
You typically need to submit these documents to the online application system:
- Online Application Form click here
- Motivation Letter: Minimum 1 page, typed.
- Proof of Language Proficiency: This can be an official language exam (like IELTS/TOEFL) or an official certificate from your previous college/university, with the minimum level determined by the Host Institution.
- Academic Documents
- For Bachelor’s: Scanned copy of original Secondary School Graduation Certificate/Diploma and transcript, plus translations.
- For Master’s: Scanned copy of original Bachelor’s Degree Certificate and transcript, plus translations.
- For Doctoral: Master’s degree, transcripts, Research Plan (minimum 2 pages), and often a Statement of the Supervisor from the proposed Host Institution.
- Copy of Passport/National ID: A scanned copy of the page with your personal data and photo.
- Medical Certificate: A certificate of satisfactory health condition (on the mandatory template, signed by a physician).Statement for Application in the Tempus Public Foundation system
- Statement for Application in the Tempus Public Foundation system.
🗓️ Application Process and Deadline
The process typically involves two main stages:
- Online Application: You apply through the online application system of the Tempus Public Foundation (TPF).
- Deadline: The deadline is typically January 15th (e.g., January 15, 2026, for the 2026/2027 academic year).
- Sending Partner Nomination: You must also submit your application to the responsible authority in your home country (the “Sending Partner”), which will pre-select and nominate candidates. You need to check their specific deadlines and requirements.
- University Entrance Exam: Nominated applicants will be contacted by the Hungarian universities to arrange entrance examinations/interviews (usually March-May).
⚠️ Crucial Note: The exact requirements, available study fields, and nomination procedures can vary significantly based on your country (the Sending Partner). Always consult the official Call for Applications for your specific study level and your Sending Partner’s specific instructions.
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