The Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme is calling for applications for bachelor’s, master’s, one-tier master’s, non-degree programmes, and postgraduate specialist training courses in 2024/2025.
Mission of the Programme
The Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme was launched in 2013 by the Hungarian Government with the aim of providing opportunities for international students to pursue their higher education studies in Hungary. The programme’s core mission is to increase the number of international students in Hungary and encourage Hungarian higher education institutions to attract top international students.
The number of Stipendium Hungaricum applicants and awardees is continuously increasing, as well as the number of available scholarship places. In 2023, more than 57,000 applications were received, and nearly 4,500 scholarships were awarded, showing that since its launch, the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship has become a programme of excellence.
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Study Levels
Stipendium Hungaricum scholarships are available for bachelor’s, master’s, one-tier master’s, doctoral, non-degree programmes (preparatory courses) and postgraduate specialist training courses. Please find the Call for Applications for the doctoral level here
Provisions Covered by the Scholarship
- 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 EUR2 110) contribution to the living expenses in Hungary for 12 months a year until the completion of studies
- Accommodation contribution: free dormitory place (depending on institutional capacity) 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 EUR 170) a year/person
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Eligibility
Eligible Sending Partners
The Stipendium Hungaricum Programme is based on effective bilateral educational cooperation agreements between the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade or its legal predecessor as regards the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme, the Ministry of Human Capacities, and the partner’s Ministry responsible for higher education. Applications will be considered eligible only if the responsible authorities of the Sending Partner nominate the applicant
Available Host Institutions and Study Programmes
At these levels, 30 Hungarian higher education institutions are engaged in the Stipendium Hungaricum Programme for the 2024/2025 academic year, with about 800 study programmes in foreign languages (taught mainly in the English language). Study programmes are generally available in the English and Hungarian languages, with some programmes offered in German and French as well.
The available study programmes and Host Institutions are accessible in the online application system (https://apply.stipendiumhungaricum.hu/). Please note that you can only apply for these study programmes within the framework of the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme.
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Applicants are eligible to apply only for those scholarship types and study fields that are determined in the educational cooperation programmes in effect between Hungary and the specific Sending Partner. Please see the full list of available study fields regarding your sending country here: https://stipendiumhungaricum.hu/partners/
Applicants who are citizens of a country that has entered into a cooperation agreement with Hungary both independently and as part of a larger alliance may choose any framework but may only apply for the courses included in the given framework.
Language of Study Programmes
Applicants are eligible to apply only if they meet the minimum language criteria set by the chosen Host Institution. Please visit the online application system (https://apply.stipendiumhungaricum.hu/) to see the exact language criteria for each study programme
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Basic Application Documents
- Online application form
- Motivation Letter
- Proof of language proficiency and translations in the language of the selected study programme or Hungarian
- School certificates and their translations in the language of the selected study programme or Hungarian
- Transcript of Records and its translations in the language of the selected study programme or Hungarian
- Copy of Identification Document
- Acceptance of Statement for Application in the Online System
- Medical Certificate
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Submitting the Application
All applications shall be submitted through the online application system of Tempus Public Foundation. After registration, the applicants can access the application system and upload the required documents. Applications should be submitted; only saved applications will not be considered. Please note that no applications will be accepted without the online submission and after the deadline. No hard copies are required.
The online application system can be reached here: apply.stipendiumhungaricum.hu
Application Closing Date: 15 January 2024, 2 p.m. (Central European Time)
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