Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme
The Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme was established by the Government of Hungary in 2013. The programme’s primary educational policy objectives are to support the internationalization prestige of Hungarian higher education, strengthen the international relations of Hungary’s academic community, increase the cultural diversity of higher education institutions, and promote the competitiveness of Hungarian higher education worldwide. Another important goal of the programme is to foster professional and cultural ties between international students and Hungary. By doing so, Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship holders can contribute to promoting Hungarian language and culture in their home countries after completing their studies.
Based on bilateral educational agreements, applicants from 101 countries are currently eligible to apply for the scholarship programme.
Who Can Apply?
The programme is open to citizens of countries participating in the Stipendium Hungaricum Programme. Students may pursue partial or full-degree studies in the fields specified in the relevant bilateral agreements. Scholarships are available for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral programmes, as well as preparatory courses, provided that applicants are admitted to the chosen programme at the host institution.
Scholarship Benefits
The scholarship includes:
- Full tuition fee exemption
- Monthly scholarship allowance
- Accommodation support or dormitory placement
- Health insurance coverage (Hungarian social security – TAJ card)
Application Evaluation Process
Submitted applications are assessed through several stages:
- The Tempus Public Foundation conducts a formal eligibility review of the applications.
- Higher education institutions evaluate applicants and conduct admission procedures according to their published requirements.
- Applicants recommended for admission are ranked by the responsible authority in the sending partner country.
- Based on the country quota, applicant rankings, and the capacity of host institutions, the Board of Trustees of the Tempus Public Foundation makes the final decision on scholarship awards.
Detailed information regarding participating countries, eligibility requirements, and the application process is available on the official Stipendium Hungaricum website, where applications can also be submitted.
We would like to inform prospective students that the call for applications for the 2027/2028 academic year, together with the related application documents, will be available on the scholarship programme’s website in November 2026: Apply – Stipendium Hungaricum
