Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme 2026

Overview

The Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme is a Hungarian Government initiative launched in 2013, designed to attract outstanding international students from partner countries to study in Hungary. Administered through the sending organization (typically the Ministry of Education or equivalent) in the applicant’s home country, the programme aims to increase the number and ratio of foreign students in Hungarian higher education. It is one of the fastest growing scholarship programmes in Europe, supporting studies at Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, and Doctoral levels at accredited Hungarian universities.

What’s Included?

The Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship covers the following benefits for successful recipients:

• Full tuition fee coverage for the entire duration of the programme
• Monthly stipend: HUF 43,700 for Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes; HUF 140,000 for Doctoral programmes
• Accommodation: Student dormitory placement or a monthly housing allowance of HUF 40,000 per month
• Health insurance coverage for the duration of studies in Hungary

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Must be a citizen of one of the partner countries participating in the programme (check the official list of eligible countries on the Stipendium Hungaricum website)
• Must apply for a degree programme (Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, or One-Tier Master’s) at an accredited Hungarian higher education institution
• Must meet the academic requirements of the chosen Hungarian institution and programme
• Must fulfil the requirements set by the sending partner organisation in the home country
• Must be under 45 years of age (for most programme types; check the annual call for specific age limits by programme level)

How to Apply

The application process for the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship involves two parallel applications:

1. Contact the sending partner organisation (usually the Ministry of Education or equivalent) in your home country to confirm eligibility and obtain the national pre-registration or nomination requirements.
2. Register and apply through the Stipendium Hungaricum online application system at stipendiumhungaricum.hu/apply/ within the application window.
3. Simultaneously apply to the chosen Hungarian university or universities through their own admissions portal, submitting all required academic documents (transcripts, diplomas, language certificates, motivation letter, references, etc.).
4. Await notification of the scholarship decision (typically May–June) and university admission offer.
5. If selected, complete any required pre-departure procedures and travel to Hungary for the commencement of studies (typically September).

Key Dates

Milestone	Date
Application Period Opens	Typically January each year
Application Deadline	February 15, 2026 (indicative; confirm with your sending organisation)
Scholarship Results Announced	Typically May–June
Studies Commence	September each year

Contact Information

For more information about the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme, contact the following:

• Official Website: stipendiumhungaricum.hu
• Application Portal: stipendiumhungaricum.hu/apply/
• Sending Partner: Contact your national Ministry of Education or equivalent partner organisation for country-specific guidance and deadlines
• Email: info@stipendiumhungaricum.hu