Fully Funded Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarships in Hungary, 2025 | BSc, MSc, PhD

Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme

Eligible Degree

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, One-tier Master’s, Doctoral, Non-degree, and Postgraduate specialist training courses

Brief Overview

• Established by the Hungarian Government in 2013 to increase the number of international students in Hungary
• Aims to build global cooperation through bilateral agreements between Hungary and over 90 partner countries, enabling students to study in Hungarian institutions

Details of the Scholarship

• Offers full-degree and partial (exchange) study modes in the three-cycle degree structure
• Available mostly in English and Hungarian, with options in other foreign languages

Eligible Countries

• Africa: Algeria, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda
• Asia: Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Kuwait, Laos, Lebanon, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Syria, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen
• Europe: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine
• Latin America & Caribbean: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela
• Middle East: Bahrain, Israel, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates

For the full-time and partial (exchange) programs, specific eligibility may apply, and applicants are advised to verify their sending country’s bilateral agreements with Hungary.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be nominated by the Sending Partner of the applicant’s country
• Open to non-Hungarian citizens only (including those with dual citizenship or permanent residence status in Hungary)
• Prior Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship holders can only reapply for a higher-level program (e.g., bachelor’s to master’s)
• Applications from former scholarship holders with an uncompleted program or postponed enrollment are restricted

Scholarship Values

• Tuition-free education: Exemption from tuition fees
• Monthly stipend:
  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, and One-tier Master’s: HUF 43,700 (~EUR 110)
  • Doctoral students: HUF 140,000 (~EUR 350) for the first 4 semesters, then HUF 180,000 (~EUR 450) for the last 4 semesters
• Accommodation contribution: Free dormitory space or HUF 40,000 (~EUR 100) per month for living expenses
• Medical insurance: Basic health services per Hungarian law and additional insurance up to HUF 65,000 (~EUR 160) annually

Required Documents

• Completed online application form
• Recent photo, motivation letter, and proof of language proficiency
• Academic certificates and transcripts (translated if not in English or Hungarian)
• Passport or national ID
• Signed acceptance statement for application
• Medical certificate (for nominated applicants only)

How to Apply for the Scholarship

Bachelors 

1. Check Eligibility and Program Availability

• Confirm eligibility and that your home country is among the partner countries in the Stipendium Hungaricum program.
• Review available study programs for your country on the Stipendium Hungaricum website or via the application portal.

2. Prepare Required Documents

• Online application form: Complete all required fields in English and upload a recent photo.
• Motivation letter: Minimum one page in Times New Roman, font size 12.
• Proof of language proficiency: Submit proof of meeting the language requirements for your chosen study program.
• Academic certificates: Include high school diploma and transcripts, with translations if not in English or Hungarian.
• Identification: Provide a copy of your passport or national ID card.
• Acceptance of statement: Sign the “Statement for Application” in the online system.

3. Submit the Application

• Register and apply through the Stipendium Hungaricum online application system at apply.stipendiumhungaricum.hu.
• Applications must be submitted by January 15, 2025, 2 p.m. Central European Time.

4. Nomination by Sending Partner

• After submission, applications are reviewed by your country’s designated Sending Partner (often a government agency).
• Only nominated applicants will move to the next phase.

5. University Admission Process

• If nominated, your application undergoes a technical check and an institutional evaluation by the Hungarian host university.
• Selected applicants will receive an acceptance letter and scholarship details by June-July 2025.

6. Post-selection Requirements

• Submit a medical certificate and any additional required documents as specified in the scholarship offer.

7. Visa and Enrollment

• Begin the visa application process upon acceptance and plan for arrival and enrollment at the host university in Hungary by September 2025.

Master’s Program Application Process

1. Eligibility Check and Program Selection
   • Verify eligibility and review available Master’s programs in your country’s list.
   • Select the program through the online application portal.
2. Prepare and Submit Required Documents
   • Online application form with a recent photo.
   • Motivation letter: Minimum one page in the language of study.
   • Proof of language proficiency matching program requirements.
   • Bachelor’s degree certificate and transcripts, translated if necessary.
   • Identification document: Passport or national ID.
   • Acceptance of statement in the online system.
3. Submit the Application
   • Complete and submit the application via the Stipendium Hungaricum online portal by January 15, 2025.
4. Nomination and Selection Process
   • Nominated by the Sending Partner, then reviewed by the host institution.
5. University Admission Decision
   • Selected applicants will receive acceptance and scholarship details by June-July 2025.
6. Medical Certificate Submission
   • Submit a medical certificate if selected, by the specified deadline.

PhD Program Application Process

1. Eligibility Check and Program Selection
   • Verify eligibility and available PhD programs within the online system.
   • Some doctoral programs may require a supervisor at the host institution. If required, applicants must secure an acceptance letter from the supervisor prior to applying.
2. Prepare and Submit Required Documents
   • Online application form with a recent photo.
   • Motivation letter: Minimum one page in the language of study.
   • Proof of language proficiency as specified by the program.
   • Master’s degree certificate and transcripts, with translations if needed.
   • Research plan: A minimum two-page outline of the proposed research in Times New Roman, font size 12.
   • Letter of Recommendation: Signed by an academic supervisor or professor familiar with your work.
   • Supervisor’s Statement (if required): A document confirming supervisor support.
   • Identification document: Passport or national ID.
   • Acceptance of statement in the online system.
3. Submit the Application
   • Submit the complete application by January 15, 2025.
4. Nomination and Selection Process
   • Following nomination, the application is reviewed by the host institution’s doctoral program and evaluated based on academic and research potential.
5. University Admission Decision
   • Admitted candidates receive scholarship acceptance details by June-July 2025.
6. Medical Certificate and Additional Documents
   • Submit a medical certificate and any other required documents, such as an updated supervisor statement if specified.

Key Differences for PhD Applications

• Supervisor Requirement: Many PhD programs require a supervisor at the host institution; this is not required for Master’s applicants.
• Research Plan and Recommendation Letter: PhD applicants must submit a research plan and a recommendation letter from an academic tutor, while Master’s applicants do not.
• More Comprehensive Evaluation: PhD applications undergo an in-depth review, focusing on research capability and the availability of a suitable supervisor.

Deadline

• Application Deadline: January 15, 2025
• Selection Results: By June-July 2025