Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarships 2024

Applications are invited for the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarships 2024. The last date to apply for Hungary Government Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarships is 15th January 2024. All students wishing to pursue a bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, or non-degree program at one of Hungary’s top universities are eligible to apply for fully funded scholarships from the government of Hungary. The 2024–2025 academic year is when the award is available.

Under Hungary Government Scholarships 2024, students may pursue undergraduate or graduate degrees in almost all subject areas and majors. The instructions for every program will be in English. Hungary’s government will pay for every expense.

The Hungarian government established the Stependum Hungricum Scholarship Program in 2013 to give international students the chance to complete their postsecondary education in Hungary. The program’s primary goals are to boost the number of foreign students studying in Hungary and to motivate Hungarian universities to draw in top talent from overseas.

The Stadium Hungricum Scholarship Program provides full- and partial-degree study opportunities in three-cycle degree structures (Bachelor, Master’s, and Doctoral programs). The majority of the programs are offered in English, but other foreign language study options are also available. To continue their higher education in Hungarian, students may also apply for a one-year course that prepares them for the language.

Both the number of Stipendium Hungaricum applications and the number of scholarship spots available are steadily rising. Approximately 5,000 scholarships are awarded to the most talented students worldwide each year. The most prestigious chance for students worldwide to study in Hungary is now available.

Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarships Details

Provided by: Government of Hungary
Degree level: Bachelor, Masters, PhD
Scholarship coverage: Fully Funded
Eligible nationality: All Nationalities
Award Country: Hungary
Last Date: 15 January 2024

Mission Of The Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarships

The Hungarian Government established the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programme to promote the internationalization of Hungarian higher education and to attract top international students from all around the world who can establish personal and professional links to Hungary while enjoying high-quality education in the heart of Europe.

When our graduates return to their home countries with marketable skills and knowledge, they can build social, political and economic relationships, thus contributing to extending and deepening cooperation between Hungary and their home countries.

Provisions Covered

Bachelor’s, master’s, one-tier master’s and non-degree programmes

• Tuition-free education – exemption from the payment of tuition fee
• Monthly stipend – non-degree, bachelor’s, master’s and one-tier master’s level: monthly amount of HUF 43,700 (cca EUR 110) contribution to the living expenses in Hungary, for 12 months a year, until the completion of studies
• Accommodation contribution – free dormitory place or a contribution of HUF 40,000/month to accommodation costs for the whole duration of the scholarship period (Please note that 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.)
• Medical insurance – health care services according to the relevant Hungarian legislation (Act LXXX of 1997, national health insurance card) and supplementary medical insurance for up to HUF 65,000 (cca 170 EUR) a year/person

Doctoral Programs

• Tuition-free education – exemption from the payment of tuition fee
• Monthly stipend – doctoral level: according to the current Hungarian legislation, the monthly amount of scholarship is HUF 140,000 (cca EUR 365 for the first phase of education (4 semesters) and HUF 180,000 (cca EUR 470) for the second phase (4 semesters) – for 12 months a year, until completion of studies.
• Accommodation contribution – free dormitory place or a contribution of HUF 40,000/month to accommodation costs for the whole duration of the scholarship period (Please note that if the student does not live in the dormitory, then 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.)
• Medical insurance – health care services according to the relevant Hungarian legislation (Act LXXX of 1997, national health insurance card) and supplementary medical insurance for up to HUF 65,000 (cca 170 EUR) a year/person.

Sending Partners And Available Study Programs

The program is based on bilateral educational cooperation agreements signed between the Ministries responsible for education in the sending countries/territories and Hungary or between institutions. Currently, nearly 90 Sending Partners are engaged in the programme on 5 different continents, and the geographical scope of the programme is spreading each year.

Applicants are eligible to apply for scholarship types and study fields determined in the educational cooperation programmes in effect between Hungary and the specific Sending Partner.

Host Institutions And Institutional Program Coordinators

On these levels, 30 Hungarian higher education institutions are engaged in the Stipendium Hungaricum Programme for the 2024/2025 academic year with more than 800 study programmes in foreign languages (taught mainly in English language). Study programmes are generally available in the English and Hungarian languages, with some programmes offered in German, French or other foreign languages as well.

The available study programs and host institutions are accessible in the online application system.

Stipendium Hungaricum Internship Opportunities

As a Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship holder, you are entitled and often even required to participate in an internship opportunity as a prerequisite of your last semester, just before graduating. During the academic year, Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship holders are contacted with internship opportunities via newsletters by Tempus Public Foundation with the contribution of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Open internship positions are available at the Alumni Network Hungary website, published by Hungarian companies that are excited to welcome Stipendium Hungaricum students for a specified period. The actual listing is available for registered scholarship holders only. The available opportunities are collected and sent to you via newsletters.

Financial Benefits

Every participant in the Stipendium Hungarian Scholarship Program receives full funding. The following lists the advantages of the Hungarian Stipendium.

• Complete Tuition Fees will be given for Bachelor, Master & PhD Degrees.
• A Monthly Stipend of 43,700 HUF/Month will be provided
• Free Accommodation
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• A Round Airfare Travel Tickets Might Finance your Travel Costs to Hungary but it is not obligatory for them by the Sending Authority of Your Country.

List of Available Study Fields

• Animal Husbandry Engineering
• Agricultural Environmental Management Engineering,
• Agricultural Water Management Engineering
• Food Safety and Quality Engineering
• Plant Protection,
• ​Rural Development Engineering
• International Economy and Business,
• Engineering Management,
• Environmental Engineering,
• Mechatronic Engineering,
• ​Mechanical Engineering,
• Urban Systems Engineering
• Complex Rehabilitation,
• Public Health,
• Social Work in Health Care,
• Social Work and Social Economy,
• English Studies,
• American Studies,
• Applied Mathematics,
• Biology,
• Chemistry,
• Environmental Sciences,
• Geography,
• ​Hydrobiology – Water Quality Management,
• Molecular Biology
• Computer Science Engineering
• European and International Business Law- LL.M.
• Classical Musical Performance

Documents Required

To apply for Hungarian Government Scholarship, applicants have to meet the following criteria:

• All international applicants are eligible to apply for a Scholarship.
• Citizens of Hungary or having Dual Nationality with Hungary cannot apply for a scholarship.
• Students having aged more than 18 Years as of 31st August 2024.
• Applicants not studying in any Hungary Higher Institution on Self Financed based.
• Students who avail of this scholarship before cannot apply for a scholarship.

Application Deadline

The last date to apply for Hungary Government Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarships is 15th January 2024.

How To Apply?

The best place to start if you want to learn more about Stipendium Hungaricum scholarships is the official website. Additionally, you can learn more about the university’s staff, faculty, research, and outreach initiatives. The gives users access to online textbooks and study guides, in addition to other resources. If you’re interested in learning more about the university, whether you’re a prospective or current student or just curious, go to its official website. To visit the website, click here.

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