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. When their graduates return to their home countries with marketable skills and knowledge, they can build social, political and economic relationships, thus contributing to extending and deepening cooperation between Hungary and their home countries.

Scholarship Benefits:

For Bachelor’s, Master’s, One-tier Master’s, and Non-degree Programs:

1. Tuition Waiver: Exemption from paying tuition fees.
2. Monthly Stipend: For non-degree, bachelor’s, master’s, and one-tier master’s levels, a monthly stipend of HUF 43,700 (approximately EUR 110) will be provided to cover living expenses in Hungary for 12 months a year, until completion of studies.
3. Accommodation Support: Students will receive either a free dormitory place or a monthly contribution of HUF 40,000 towards accommodation costs for the entire duration of the scholarship period. Please note that if a student chooses not to stay in the dormitory, the HUF 40,000/month will serve as a contribution towards rental costs. In larger cities, especially in the capital, this contribution may not cover the full amount of rental costs.
4. Medical Insurance: Coverage for healthcare services in accordance with Hungarian legislation (Act LXXX of 1997, national health insurance card) and supplementary medical insurance for up to HUF 65,000 (approximately EUR 170) per year per person.

For Doctoral Programs:

1. Tuition Waiver: Exemption from paying tuition fees.
2. Monthly Stipend: As per current Hungarian legislation, doctoral level students will receive a monthly scholarship of HUF 140,000 (approximately EUR 365) for the first phase of education (4 semesters) and HUF 180,000 (approximately EUR 470) for the second phase (4 semesters). This stipend will be provided for 12 months a year, until completion of studies.
3. Accommodation Support: Students will receive either a free dormitory place or a monthly contribution of HUF 40,000 towards accommodation costs for the entire duration of the scholarship period. Please note that if a student chooses not to stay in the dormitory, the HUF 40,000/month will serve as a contribution towards rental costs. In larger cities, especially in the capital, this contribution may not cover the full amount of rental costs.
4. Medical Insurance: Coverage for healthcare services in accordance with Hungarian legislation (Act LXXX of 1997, national health insurance card) and supplementary medical insurance for up to HUF 65,000 (approximately EUR 170) per year per person.

Please keep in mind that these provisions are intended as a contribution to the living expenses of the Scholarship Holders. This means that they may not cover all living expenses in Hungary, and students are expected to supplement these benefits with their own financial resources.

How to Apply

• FIND YOUR CHOSEN PROGRAMME – Available study fields differ from partner country to partner country. You can either check the study field provided for your country at the SH website or you can start an application in the DreamApply system and select the relevant study programme. You can check the list of sending partners and eligible study fields here.
• REGISTER AND UPLOAD YOUR DOCUMENTS – Applications are processed in an online application system (apply.stipendiumhungaricum.hu). You can browse 29 universities and colleges (more than 600 study programmes), but only 2 choices are allowed.

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