International students are invited to pursue their academic degrees at one of the best institutions in Hungary. The Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship goal is to give international students the chance to continue their education in a well-equipped and renowned institution.

This opportunity is made available to candidates from specific countries. To get more details about this amazing scholarship opportunity please make sure you read to the end of this post, as this blog is filled with all the important details you need in getting into your dream institution.

Opportunity Detail

Language Requirement: TOEFL, IELTS

Gender: Male, Female

Level: Bachelor, Master, PH.D

Eligible Region/Countries: Countries Mentioned (Excluding Afghanistan)

Medium of Instruction: English

Field of study: Several

Opportunity ID: 12487

Funding Type: Fully Funded

Duration: 1 to 5 Years

Opportunity Description

Foreign students have a rare opportunity to enroll in one of Hungary’s top international universities thanks to the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship for the academic year 2023–2024. This fantastic opportunity is open to applicants of specific nationalities.

The Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship is a Hungarian government initiative that was started in 2013 with the goal of giving international students the chance to continue their education in Hungary. This scholarship program’s main goal is to encourage Hungary’s higher education institutions to enroll more international students and recruit top-notch foreign students.

Additionally, it aims to improve interactions between the global academic and scientific communities worldwide. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade supervises the program and is managed by the Tempus Public Foundation.

For international students with a strong academic record, the Stipendium Hungaricum program offers a variety of courses. The scholarship program provides options for full- and part-time education in bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate programs. The majority of the programs are in English.

Nonetheless, there are more foreign language study programs that fall within the scope of the Scholarship. In order to pursue their higher education studies in the Hungarian language, overseas students can also enroll in a one-year preparation course in the language.

During their stay in Hungary, recipients must concentrate on improving their academic performance and can take advantage of the tuition price reimbursement, lodging, and living expenses. Graduates will receive a European degree from the universities after completing their studies, allowing them to pursue a variety of options in the international market job.

Important Details About Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Program

• Application Deadline: N/A
• First Selection Round: N/A
• Statement of Supervisor (Doctoral Only): 15 March 2023 (Doctoral Only)
• Second Selection Round: Middle of March – end of May 2023
• Medical Certificate Submission: 15 April 2023
• Selection Results Notification: End of June or middle of July 2023
• Visa Application Process: July- August 2023
• Arrival to Hungary: 30 September 2023
• Study Modes: Full degree and partial study
• Degree Levels:

1. Bachelors,
2. Masters,
3. One-tier master’s,
4. Non-degree programs,
5. Postgraduate specialist training courses and
6. Doctoral programs

• Degree Programs Duration (Full-time): Bachelor 2-4 years, Master 1.5-2 years, One-tier master 5-6 years
• Non-Degree Programs Duration (Full-time): Hungarian Language 1-year, Postgraduate Specialist Courses 1-2 years
• Doctoral Programs Duration (Full-time): 2+2 years
• Location: Hungary
• Host Institutions: Hungarian Institutions
• Funded By: Hungarian Government

Benefits of Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Program

All successful applicants will benefit from the Scholarship program as follows:

Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree:

• Tuition-free education
• Monthly stipend: HUF 43,700 (EUR 2103) covers the student’s living expenses for 12 months until the completion of studies in Hungary. This amount is for non-degree, bachelor’s, master’s, and one-tier master’s levels.
• Accommodation Contribution: Free dormitory or a contribution of HUF 40,000 per month to accommodation allowance for the whole duration of the scholarship program. Private rental accommodation is not available; students must manage their costs.
• Medical insurance: Health care services per the country’s legislation and supplementary health insurance for up to HUF 65,000 (EUR 153) a year for each person.

Ph.D. Degree:

• Tuition-free education
• Monthly stipend for doctoral level: According to the country legislation, the monthly amount is HUF 140,000 (EUR 1331) for the first phase of education, which is four semesters; and HUF 180,000 (EUR 425) for the second phase, which is four semesters for 12 months a year. This amount is available until the completion of studies.
• Accommodation contribution: Free dormitory or a contribution of HUF 40,000 per month to accommodation costs for the duration program. Private rental accommodation is not available; students must manage their costs.
• Medical insurance: Health care services per the country’s legislation and supplementary medical insurance for up to HUF 65,000 (EUR 153) a year for each person.

NOTE: Please remember that these provisions are only for the living expenses of the recipients. It does not cover all the costs of living. Students must add their financial resources to cover all living expenses in Hungary.

Study Programs for Bachelor’s and Master’s

For the current year, about 28 Hungarian universities and institutions support the Stipendium Hungaricum Program with about 650 study programs in foreign languages. The programs are mainly in English and Hungarian languages, with some programs in German and French. Please check here for available study programs and Host Institutions within the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Program frameworks.

Applicants can also apply only for scholarships and study fields determined in the educational cooperation programs in effect between Hungary and the specific Sending Partner. A complete list of available study fields regarding applicants’ sending country is available here.

Study Programs for Ph.D.

For the current year, about 21 Hungarian universities and institutions support the Stipendium Hungaricum Program, with 150 study programs mainly taught in English and Hungarian languages. Please check here for available study programs and Host Institutions within the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Program frameworks.

Applicants can also apply only for scholarships and study fields determined in the educational cooperation programs in effect between Hungary and the specific Sending Partner. A complete list of available study fields regarding applicants’ sending country is available here.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must fulfill the following requirements:

• Candidates must be from Sending Partner countries (Page 6 of the Call) to apply for full-time programs and partial study in bachelor’s, master’s, one-tier master’s, non-degree programs, and postgraduate specialist training courses;
• Candidates must be from Sending Partner countries (Page 6 of the Call) to apply for full-time and partial study Ph.D. programs;
• Must not be Hungarian citizens and persons granted a refugee status, temporary protection, admitted for subsidiary protection, and humanitarian protection;
• Must not be former Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Holders;
• Must not hold citizenship different from the sending country or territory;
• Applicants for a bachelor’s degree must have a high school diploma;
• Must have a solid academic background;
• For master’s degrees must hold a bachelor’s degree;
• For doctoral degrees must hold a master’s degree;
• Applicants for a one-tier or non-degree program must present a certificate of student status issued by their sending home university;
• The sending partner countries’ responsible authorities must nominate candidates.

Required Documents

All applicants need to prepare and provide the following documents:

• Form for online application
• In the Hungarian language, write a one-page motivation letter in the specified format of 12 Times New Roman.
• Language proficiency certificate and translations
• Transcripts of Academic Achievement
• School certificate
• Research Plan (doctoral)
• Letter of Recommendation
• Statement of the Supervisor if asked by the school (doctoral)
• Identification Documents Copies
• Medical certificate
• Portfolio and Audio Portfolio (for Art and Music applicants only).

NOTE: Please check these links for the Ph.D. document checklist and MA/MSC and BA/BSC documents checklist.

How to Apply?

All applicants must ONLY apply online via the Tempus Public Foundation’s website by entering the link below. Please follow the instructions:

• Provide your personal information, including name, address, date of birth, country, religion, etc.
• Fill out all of the relevant fields for each level.
• Applicants must submit and store their applications on the internet.
• After completing an application on the Tempus Foundation website, applicants must apply through the Sending Partner of their respective countries.
• Candidates must accept the statement in order to apply via the online system.
• For application guides, check here.

Apply Now

For further information about the Scholarship 2023/24, please visit the Stipendium Hungaricum Website or read the BA/MA and Ph.D. call for applications.

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