Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship
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Applications are invited for Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship 2024. The deadline for Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Program 2024 is 16 January 2024. This is a golden chance to study in Hungary. It gives foreign students a fantastic opportunity to enroll at one of the top international universities in the world, which is located in Hungary. The goal of the Hungary Government Scholarship Program is to promote international student enrollment in Hungary and encourage higher education institutions to hire highly qualified foreign intellectuals. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade oversees overseeing the scholarship in Hungary for the academic year 2024, under the direction of the Tempus Public Foundation.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade oversees overseeing the scholarship in Hungary for the academic year 2024. under the direction of the Tempus Public Foundation.
Scholarship Summary
Host Country: Hungary
Offred by: Hungarian Government
Scholarship Name: Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship
Educational Level: Bachelor, Master, PhD
Scholarship Duration:
4 years stipend for bachelor’s Scholarships
2 years stipend for master’s Scholarships
4 years stipend for Hungricum Doctoral Scholarship
Application deadline: 30th June 2023
About Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship
The most famous higher education scholarship scheme offered by the Hungarian government, Stipendium Hungaricum, provides high-achieving foreign students with a strong academic record with access to a variety of courses. The scholarship aims to increase the international ties between the academic and research communities, internationalise higher education in Hungary, and foster the reputation and competitiveness of Hungarian higher education globally.
The programme was established by the Hungarian government in 2013 and is run by the Tempus Public Foundation under the direction of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
It is based on bilateral agreements for education between the governments of the sending nations and Hungary. It is accessible in more than 90 countries across five continents and draws tens of thousands of international students each year. More than 1200 full degree degrees, including part-time and doctoral programmes, are available to applicants, encompassing all areas of higher education.
The fact that more than 93% of the recipients of our scholarships said they would select Hungary once more is evidence of the program’s high quality and inspires us to broaden the scholarship’s application in the future.
Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Benefits
For bachelor’s, master’s, one-tier master’s, and non-degree awards:
▪ Education without tuition fees – exclusion from paying fees
▪ Non-degree, bachelor’s, master’s, and one-tier master’s level students will receive a monthly stipend of HUF 43,700 (about EUR 103) as a contribution to their living expenses in Hungary for a 12-month period up until the end of their studies.
▪ 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. Accommodation contribution – free dormitory place or a contribution of HUF 40,000/month to accommodation costs for the entire scholarship period.
▪ Health care services in accordance with applicable Hungarian law (Act LXXX of 1997, national health insurance card), as well as supplemental medical insurance for up to HUF 65 000 (about 153 EUR) per person per year.
Doctoral programmes:
▪ Education without tuition fees – exclusion from paying fees
Doctoral students are entitled to a monthly stipend of HUF 140,000 (approximately EUR 331 for the first phase of study, which lasts for four semesters, and HUF 180,000 (approximately EUR 425) for the second phase, which lasts for four semesters, for a period of 12 months, or until the end of their studies.
▪ 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. Accommodation contribution: free dormitory place or a contribution of HUF 40,000/month to accommodation costs for the entire scholarship period.
▪ Health care services in accordance with applicable Hungarian law (Act LXXX of 1997, national health insurance card), as well as supplemental medical insurance for up to HUF 65 000 (about 153 EUR) per person per year.
Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Eligibility
▪ A diploma from a secondary school must be shown by applicants for a bachelor’s degree
▪ Candidates must have a strong academic background
▪ Before applying for a master’s degree, candidates should have a bachelor’s degree
▪ Candidates should hold a master’s degree before enrolling for doctorate degrees
▪To apply for a one-tier or non-degree programme, candidates must have a certificate of student status provided by the sending/home university.
▪ Candidates must be put out by the appropriate sending partner nation authorities
Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Required Documents
▪Online application form
▪Proof of Language proficiency
▪Academic Transcripts
▪Motivation Letter
▪School certificates
▪Copy of Identification Document
▪Medical certificate
▪Portfolio and Audio Portfolio (for Art and Music applicants only)
How to apply?
The application process for the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship is as follows:
1. Go to the Stipendium Hungaricum website and create an account here.
2. Fill out the online application form.
3. Upload the required documents.
4. Submit your application.
