Stipendium Hungaricum
Hungarian Government scholarships for eligible international students pursuing degree and non-degree study at participating institutions.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD
Destination
Hungary
Funding
Fully funded / comprehensive
Eligible applicants
Eligible sending-partner applicants
Overview
Stipendium Hungaricum is offered by Tempus Public Foundation · Government of Hungary for Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD study in Hungary. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 12, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- Passport, or national ID plus a signed declaration to upload a passport laterRequired
What this scholarship covers
Tuition-free study
Included
Monthly stipend (HUF 43,700 for bachelor’s and master’s)
Included
Dormitory place or HUF 40,000 monthly housing contribution
Included
Medical insurance
Included
Fully funded / comprehensive. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 12, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
Government scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 12, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: Sending-partner countries.
- International eligibility
- Open to applicants from the programme’s Sending Partner countries, for the study levels and fields set in each country’s agreement. Applicants must be nominated by their Sending Partner.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Hungary
Official eligibility summary
Applicants nominated by their country's sending partner for a programme covered by the cooperation agreement between Hungary and their country or region. Doctoral applicants may need a supervisor's statement; self-funded students already in Hungary need their host university's recommendation. Bachelor's and master's holders must earn at least 18 credits on average over their last two semesters.
Applicant profile
- Eligible sending-partner applicants
Study route
- Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD study in Hungary
Current-cycle criteria
- Applicants nominated by their country's sending partner for a programme covered by the cooperation agreement between Hungary and their country or region. Doctoral applicants may need a supervisor's statement; self-funded students already in Hungary need their host university's recommendation. Bachelor's and master's holders must earn at least 18 credits on average over their last two semesters.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Medical certificate on the official template (awardees)
- Supervisor's statement (some doctoral applicants)
- Other documents by study level and nationality (Section 3.2 of the Call)
How to apply
- 1
Choose up to two programmes from 30 institutions in the Study Finder
- 2
Contact your sending partner for its deadlines and requirements
- 3
Register and upload documents at apply.stipendiumhungaricum.hu before the deadline
- 4
Sit the entrance exam if required (minimum 56/100) and await results
Application timeline
Application cycle
The 2026/27 call closed on 15 January 2026 (2 pm CET); sending partners nominated by the end of February and results came by end of June or early July.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Tempus Public Foundation · Government of Hungary
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 12, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.