The Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programme was established by the Hungarian Government to promote the internationalisation of the Hungarian higher education and to attract top foreign students from all around the world who can establish personal and professional attachments to Hungary while enjoying high quality education in the heart of Europe.
While studying in Hungary, the students will also enjoy affordable living costs with great benefit-cost ratio, a safe and friendly living environment with convenient public transport, a vibrant cultural life, and several UNESCO World Heritage Sites. When the graduates return to their home countries with marketable skills and knowledge, they can build civil, political and economic relationships, contributing to Hungary’s image and recognition abroad.
Bachelor and Master Degree
- 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 130) 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 ofrental 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 100.000 (cca EUR 25) a year/person
PhD Degree
- 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 390 for the first phase of education (4 semesters) and HUF 180,000 (cca EUR 500) for the second phase (4 semesters) - for 12 months a year, until completion of studies. Please see details in section 1.2.1. - 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 100,000 (cca EUR 275) a year/person
All applicants are highly advised to check the expected living expenses both in Hungary and in the city that they wish to live in before applying; please do check our Cost of Living Calculator by clicking here: http://www.studyinhungary.hu/living-in-hungary/menu/your-costs-of-living.html
Requirements:
You can see the requirement by download the Call for Applications 2021/2022 by clicking the link below.
Required Document:
- Online Registration Form, filled in English
- Motivation Letter minimum 1 page
- Proof of language skills (as requested by the study program objectives)
- Final diploma and value transcript
- Certificate of health
- Copy of personal identity (KTP or Passport)
- Statement of approval (Statement for Application) in the online registration system
- Research Plan and Recommendation Letter (Specifically for S3 applicants)
- Portfolio (Specifically for Art and Music courses)
All applications shall be submitted through the online application system of Tempus Public Foundation. After registration, the applicants are able to access the application system and upload the required documents. Applications should be submitted; only saved applications will not be considered. Please note that no applications will be accepted without the online submission and after the deadline. No hard copies are required. A guide for the online system will be available to download from the https://stipendiumhungaricum.hu website. The deadline for submitting the complete application package:16 January 2021 –23:59 (Central European Time)
The online application system can be reached here: apply.stipendiumhungaricum.hu