Stipendium Hungaricum

About this scholarship

Covers full tuition, a monthly living stipend, accommodation support and medical insurance for the whole scholarship period. Bachelor ~3-4 yr, Master ~2 yr, PhD ~4 yr (8 semesters, two phases)

Stipendium Hungaricum eligibility criteria

• Citizen of an eligible sending partner country
• Apply through the home country's responsible authority
• Meet the host institution's academic entry requirements
• Meet language proficiency set by the host institution
• Hungarian-language studies require B2 or a 1-year preparatory course
• Not born after 31 August 2008 (minimum age threshold; Dance exempt)

Benefits and coverage

• Tuition-free education (full tuition covered)
• Monthly stipend HUF 43,700 for non-degree/Bachelor/Master/one-tier Master
• PhD stipend HUF 140,000/month (phase 1) then HUF 180,000/month (phase 2)
• Free dormitory place or HUF 40,000/month accommodation contribution
• Medical insurance (national health service plus supplementary up to HUF 65,000/year)

Required documents

• Completed online application form with recent photo
• Motivation letter (minimum 1 page)
• Proof of language proficiency with translation
• School certificates and transcripts with translations
• Copy of passport or national ID
• Signed Statement for Application acceptance
• Portfolio (Art/Music applicants only)

How to apply for the Stipendium Hungaricum

1. Review the eligibility criteria above and confirm you meet every requirement.
2. Prepare all required documents early — transcripts, CV, recommendation letters and motivation letter.
3. Single firm deadline in mid-January (2026/27: 15 January 2026); some sending countries set earlier national deadlines. Submit a complete application before the January deadline.
4. Always confirm the latest details on the official website before applying.

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