The 2026 Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme

Scholarship Programs

Stipendium Hungaricum

Posted:

November 21, 2025

Deadline:

This expired on

January 31, 2026: 12:00 am

Description

Created to strengthen global academic collaboration and support the internationalisation of Hungarian higher education, the programme offers generous support for students at the Bachelor’s, Master’s, One-Tier Master’s, and Doctoral levels.

Through bilateral agreements between Hungary and partner countries, the scholarship now reaches candidates from over 90 nations, offering more than 1,200 full-degree programs across nearly every field of study. Each year, tens of thousands of applicants seek to join this unique opportunity to study in the heart of Europe.

Required Application Documents

Applicants must prepare and submit the following through the online portal:

  • Completed application form

  • Motivation letter

  • Proof of language proficiency

  • Academic certificates and transcripts (with translations)

  • Medical certificate

  • Passport or national ID

  • Research plan (for postgraduate applicants)

  • Letters of recommendation

  • Portfolio or audio materials, if required by the field of study

Only submitted applications will be reviewed; saved drafts are not considered. All applications must be completed online—no physical documents are require

Government of Hungary
Program Type
Fully Funded
Program Benefits
– Selected students receive a comprehensive funding package, including:

– Full tuition coverage for the entire study period

– Monthly stipends to support living expenses

– Accommodation support, either through a free dormitory place or a contribution toward rental costs

– Medical insurance in line with Hungarian regulations, plus supplementary coverage

– Doctoral candidates benefit from increased monthly stipends during each phase of their programme.

Eligibility Criteria
– Be international students (non-Hungarian citizens with no dual nationality)

– Be at least 18 years old by 31 August 2026

– Not be enrolled in any Hungarian institution on a self-funded basis

– Not have previously received this scholarship

Eligible Countries
ALL COUNTRIES
Application Procedure
– Candidates interested in applying for the 2026 intake should:

– Create an account on the official application portal.

– Verify their profile and choose up to three academic programs.

– Complete the application form for each selected programme.

– Upload all required documents before submitting.

Opportunity Overview

Organisation

Stipendium Hungaricum

Category

Location

Expiration Date

This expired on

January 31, 2026

Register/Login

Login/Signup in order to be able to apply for this job opportunity!

Share this opportunity

Facebook
X.com
LinkedIn
Telegram
WhatsApp
Email

Related Current Opportunities

Brittan (1)
Brittan scholarship
Brittan Scholarship Opens Applications for Master’s Students with Refugee and Asylum-Seeking Backgrounds 2026
The scholarship, established in memory...

Posted:

May 20, 2026

Deadline:

May 29, 2026: 12:00 am
Brittan (1)
Brittan scholarship
Brittan Scholarship Opens Applications for Master’s Students with Refugee and Asylum-Seeking Backgrounds 2026
The scholarship, established in memory...

Posted:

May 20, 2026

Deadline:

May 29, 2026: 12:00 am
NLF+logo
NAPABA Law Foundation
NAPABA Law Foundation Opens Applications for 2026 SAIL Scholarship for Law Students
The scholarship is aimed at...

Posted:

May 20, 2026

Deadline:

June 30, 2026: 12:00 am
NLF+logo
NAPABA Law Foundation
NAPABA Law Foundation Opens Applications for 2026 SAIL Scholarship for Law Students
The scholarship is aimed at...

Posted:

May 20, 2026

Deadline:

June 30, 2026: 12:00 am
windle (1)
Windle Trust International
Windle Trust International UK Postgraduate Scholarships 2026 for Conflict-Affected Students in Kenya and Uganda
The initiative forms part of...

Posted:

May 20, 2026

Deadline:

June 12, 2026: 12:00 am
windle (1)
Windle Trust International
Windle Trust International UK Postgraduate Scholarships 2026 for Conflict-Affected Students in Kenya and Uganda
The initiative forms part of...

Posted:

May 20, 2026

Deadline:

June 12, 2026: 12:00 am
MAX-Planck-Institute
University of St Andrews and the Max Planck Institute f
St Andrews–Max Planck PhD Studentship 2026 Opens for International Students in Population, Health and Data Science
The international PhD studentship offers...

Posted:

May 20, 2026

Deadline:

June 8, 2026: 12:00 am
MAX-Planck-Institute
University of St Andrews and the Max Planck Institute f
St Andrews–Max Planck PhD Studentship 2026 Opens for International Students in Population, Health and Data Science
The international PhD studentship offers...

Posted:

May 20, 2026

Deadline:

June 8, 2026: 12:00 am
images-8
Rhodes University
Rhodes University Opens 2027 Applications for One-Year MSc in Bioinformatics Programme
Research-Focused Learning Environment Students accepted...

Posted:

May 20, 2026

Deadline:

June 5, 2026: 12:00 am
images-8
Rhodes University
Rhodes University Opens 2027 Applications for One-Year MSc in Bioinformatics Programme
Research-Focused Learning Environment Students accepted...

Posted:

May 20, 2026

Deadline:

June 5, 2026: 12:00 am
Stipendium Hungaricum

Oranisation Overview

Stipendium Hungaricum, the Hungarian Government’s most prestigious higher education scholarship programme, offers a wide range of courses for high-achieving international students with an excellent academic track record. The scholarship aims to support the internationalisation of Hungarian higher education and its constant development, strengthen the international relations of the academic and research community, and promote the good reputation and competitiveness of Hungarian higher education worldwide.