Stipendium Hungaricum

Stipendium Hungaricum is the Hungarian Government’s flagship international scholarship programme, managed by the Tempus Public Foundation. It brings thousands of students from partner countries to study in Hungary each year, across bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and other levels, as part of Hungary’s commitment to internationalising its higher education.

The award is fully funded, covering full tuition, a monthly living stipend (around 130,000 forints and more for higher levels), accommodation support or a contribution, health insurance, and in some cases a research or conference allowance, for the duration of the chosen programme. Scholars study at Hungarian universities across a wide range of disciplines.

Eligibility is for international students from partner countries who demonstrate strong academic performance (typically a GPA of 3.0 or equivalent), meet the English (or relevant language) requirement, and satisfy any country-specific requirements. A distinctive feature is the dual application: you submit the online application via the Tempus Public Foundation system and also apply through your country’s Sending Partner (the responsible ministry or agency), each with its own requirements and deadlines, choosing up to two study programmes in order of preference. Universities may hold entrance exams, and doctoral applicants should secure a supervisor. For students from partner countries, it is a generous, fully funded route to study in Europe.

• International student from a Stipendium Hungaricum partner country.
• Strong academic performance (typically GPA 3.0+ or equivalent).
• English proficiency (or the relevant programme language).
• Meet any country-specific requirements.
• Financial need may be considered.

• Full tuition coverage.
• Monthly living stipend.
• Round-trip airfare (where provided).
• Health insurance.
• Research or conference allowance.

• Online application via the Tempus Public Foundation system.
• Application through your country's Sending Partner.
• Academic transcripts and degree certificates.
• Motivation letter.
• Two academic reference letters.
• English language proficiency.
• Research proposal (for doctoral applicants).
• Medical certificate and passport copy.

• Apply through a dual process: submit the online application via the Tempus Public Foundation system AND apply through your country's Sending Partner, each with its own requirements and deadlines.
• Choose up to two study programmes in order of preference.
• Universities may hold entrance exams; doctoral applicants should secure a supervisor (confirm the current date).