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Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarships in Hungary, 2026

By: StudyPlace Joy
Last Updated: October 28, 2025

Europe

Doctorate, Postgraduate, Undergraduate

Fully funded, Government, Merit Based

Funded By: Government Agencies
Institution: Hungarian University
Slot: N/A
Duration: Varies
Deadline: 15/01/2026

The Stipendium Hungarian Scholarships help international students with good grades find many courses. This scholarship is part of agreements between Hungary and other countries, and it is available for students from over 90 countries around the world. Each year, thousands of students come to Hungary to study.

Students who can connect with Hungary while getting a quality education can choose from over 1,200 full degree programs. These programs cover all fields of higher education and all degree levels, including part-time and doctoral studies.

Benefits

For Bachelor’s, Master’s, one-tier Master’s, and non-degree programs:

Tuition-free education: You don’t have to pay tuition.
Monthly stipend: You’ll get HUF 43,700 (about EUR 110) each month to help with living costs in Hungary for 12 months each year until you finish your studies.
Accommodation help: You can have a free dorm room or receive HUF 40,000 per month for housing during the scholarship (Note: If you don’t stay in the dorm, this amount might not cover all rental costs, especially in big cities like Budapest).
Health insurance: You will receive healthcare services based on Hungarian laws and additional medical insurance for up to HUF 65,000 (about EUR 170) per person each year.

For Doctoral programs:

Tuition-free education: No tuition fees.
Monthly stipend: The monthly amount is HUF 140,000 (about EUR 365) for the first 4 semesters. For the second 4 semesters, it is HUF 180,000 (about EUR 470), for 12 months a year until you complete your studies.
Accommodation help: Similar to bachelor’s and master’s programs, you’ll get a free dorm room or HUF 40,000/month for housing. Again, this may not cover all rental costs in bigger cities.
Health insurance: The same healthcare services and medical insurance apply as for other programs, up to HUF 65,000 (about EUR 170) per person a year.

Eligibility

To apply for the 2026 Government of Hungary Scholarships, you need to meet these rules:

Anyone from outside Hungary can apply.
If you are a citizen of Hungary or have dual citizenship, you cannot apply.
You must be over 18 years old by August 31, 2025.
You cannot be studying at any higher institution in Hungary on your own funds.
If you have received this scholarship before, you cannot apply again.

Required Documents

When you apply, make sure to have these documents ready:

Online application form
Motivation letter
Proof of language skills and its translation
School certificates and their translations
Transcript of Records and its translations
Medical certificate
A copy of your national ID or valid passport
Another copy of your valid passport
Acceptance statement for your application in the online system
Research plan
Letter of recommendation
Supervisor’s statement
Recommendation letter from your Hungarian host institution
Portfolio
Audio portfolio

How to Apply

To apply for the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarships, follow these steps:

Use the link below to start your application.
Create an account on the scholarship application portal and verify it.
Choose your program (BSc/MSc/PhD) and the institution you want.
You can choose a maximum of three courses at the same or different institutions.
Fill out the application form for each selected program.

Note: All applications must be submitted through the Tempus Public Foundation’s online application system.

After you register, you can access the system and upload your documents. Make sure you submit your application; saved applications will not be accepted. You must submit online by the deadline since no hard copies are needed.

Good luck!

StudyPlace Joy

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