Opportunity to apply for the Hungarian Government Scholarship for Bachelor’s and Postgraduate Studies (fully funded)
If you wish to study in Hungary, you can apply for the Hungarian Government Scholarship, offered to international students of all nationalities worldwide who want the opportunity to pursue a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Hungary for the upcoming academic year. These scholarships help you achieve your academic and career goals by removing financial barriers to covering study expenses.
An Overview of the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Program
The Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Program was launched in 2013 by the Hungarian government to provide international students with the opportunity to pursue postgraduate studies in Hungary. The program’s primary objective is to increase the number of international students in Hungary and encourage Hungarian higher education institutions to attract top international students. The scholarship program is administered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and coordinated by the Tempus Public Foundation. Currently, more than 80 partners in 80 countries across five continents participate, and the program’s geographical reach expands annually. The number of applicants and Stipendium Hungaricum awardees, as well as the number of available scholarships, is constantly increasing. In 2021, nearly 50,000 applications were submitted, resulting in over 4,700 scholarships.
Why choose to apply for a Hungarian Government Scholarship?
- Scholarships offered by the Hungarian Government enable talented and passionate international students to enhance their career development while honing the skills they have acquired throughout their education.
- Furthermore, it allows students to work with people from diverse backgrounds and broaden their perspectives within a global community.
- The educational experience provides students with a quality-oriented education under the guidance of leading mentors from around the world, which is equally beneficial for their academic and professional futures.
- Moreover, the global scholarship program imparts professional skills that empower students to develop proactive solutions to social, economic, cultural, and other critical issues that are essential for societal development.
Details of the Hungarian Government Scholarship
- Host University: Hungarian Government Scholarship
- Level of Study: Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD
- Scholarship Coverage: Fully Funded
- Number of Scholarships: 5,000
- Eligible Nationality: All Nationalities
- Host Country: Hungary
- Application Deadline: January 15
Funding Provided by the Hungarian Government Scholarship
The scholarship covers the following:
Full tuition fees.
A monthly stipend that varies depending on the program, as follows:
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, and non-degree programs: A monthly stipend of 43,700 Hungarian Forints (approximately €120) to contribute to living expenses in Hungary, paid monthly throughout the duration of the studies.
- Doctoral students: In accordance with current Hungarian legislation, a monthly stipend of 140,000 Hungarian Forints (approximately €390) is provided during the first phase of studies (4 semesters) and 180,000 Hungarian Forints (approximately €500) during the second phase (4 semesters), paid monthly throughout the duration of the studies.
- Contribution to accommodation expenses: through the provision of free accommodation or a monthly financial contribution of 40,000 Forints to cover living costs for the duration of the scholarship.
- Medical insurance: of up to HUF 65,000 (cca EUR 180) is offered for 12 months per person.
Application Requirements for the Hungarian Government Scholarship
- Candidates from eligible countries.
- Applicants for a Bachelor’s degree must have a high school diploma.
- Applicants must have an excellent academic record.
- Applicants for a Master’s degree must hold a Bachelor’s degree.
- Applicants for a PhD must hold a Master’s degree.
- Applicants for a single-degree or non-degree program must have a student status certificate issued by their sending/home university.
- Candidates must be nominated by the relevant authorities in the sending partner countries.
For more information on eligibility criteria, please visit the official website.
Documents required for applying to the Hungarian Government Scholarship:
- Online application form.
- One-page motivational letter in 12-point Times New Roman format, written in Hungarian.
- Proof of language proficiency.
- Academic transcripts.
- School certificates.
- Copy of identity document.
- Medical certificate.
- Portfolio and audio files (for applicants in the fields of arts and music only).
These documents must be translated and officially certified into Hungarian or the language of the student’s program of study.
How to apply for a Hungarian government scholarship?
- Applicants must apply online through the Tempus Foundation website.
- Provide all your detailed personal information, such as name, address, date of birth, country, religion, etc.
- Complete all required fields for each level.
- Applicants must submit and save their application on the website.
- After submitting the application on the Tempus Foundation website, applicants must also submit it through the sending partner in their country.
- Candidates are required to accept the application statement in the online system.
