Hungary Government Offering Bachelor’s, Master’s, And Phd Scholarships For International Students 2023
Host Country
HUNGARY (CENTRAL EUROPE)
Deadline:
16 JANUARY 2023
Target audience
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
Program Overview
The government of Hungary is funding Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degrees with a monthly stipend for international students willing to study in the central European country.
Application for the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme for the 2023/2024 academic year has started! Apply now and start your studies in September 2023.
About Hungary
Hungary is a European country steeped in history, with a booming economy and vibrant cultural life, where innovation meets tradition.
Obtaining a degree at a Hungarian university will give you an exceptional opportunity to acquire highly competitive knowledge and a unique international experience in the heart of Europe.
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You can choose from an ever-growing number of programmes taught in English, covering all higher education fields at all degrees offered by the most renowned Hungarian universities.
About the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship
The Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programme was established by the Hungarian Government to promote the internationalisation of the Hungarian higher education and to attract top foreign students from all around the world.
These foreign professionals then establish personal and professional attachments to Hungary while enjoying high quality education in the heart of Europe.
While studying in Hungary, the students will also enjoy affordable living costs with great benefit-cost ratio, a safe and friendly living environment with convenient public transport, a vibrant cultural life, and several UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
When the graduates return to their home countries with marketable skills and knowledge, they can build civil, political and economic relationships, contributing to Hungary’s image and recognition abroad.
Scholarship benefits
As a Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship holder you will be able to focus on your academic advancement, as all your tuition fees will be covered, and your accommodation costs will be supported as well.
Joining our vibrant international community in the heart of Europe is an extraordinary way to establish your future and it gives you a chance to excel.
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Bachelor’s, master’s, one-tier master’s and non-degree programmes
o Tuition-free education – exemption from the payment of tuition fee
o Monthly stipend – non-degree, bachelor’s, master’s and one-tier master’s level: monthly amount of HUF 43,700 (cca EUR 103) contribution to the living expenses in Hungary, for 12 months a year, until the completion of studies
o Accommodation contribution – free dormitory place or a contribution of HUF 40,000/month to accommodation costs for the whole duration of the scholarship period (Please note that if the student does not live in the dormitory, the HUF 40,000/month is a contribution to that rental costs, and in bigger cities – especially in the capital city – this contribution would not cover the full amount of rental costs.)
o Medical insurance – health care services according to the relevant Hungarian legislation (Act LXXX of 1997, national health insurance card) and supplementary medical insurance for up to HUF 65 000 (cca. 153 EUR) a year/person
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Doctoral programes
o Tuition-free education – exemption from the payment of tuition fee
o Monthly stipend – doctoral level: according to the current Hungarian legislation, the monthly amount of scholarship is HUF 140,000 (cca EUR 331 for the first phase of education (4 semesters) and HUF 180,000 (cca EUR 425) for the second phase (4 semesters) – for 12 months a year, until completion of studies.
o Accommodation contribution – free dormitory place or a contribution of HUF 40,000/month to accommodation costs for the whole duration of the scholarship period (Please note that if the student does not live in the dormitory, then the HUF 40,000/month is a contribution to that rental costs, and in bigger cities – especially in the capital city – this contribution would not cover the full amount of rental costs.)
o Medical insurance – health care services according to the relevant Hungarian legislation (Act LXXX of 1997, national health insurance card) and supplementary medical insurance for up to HUF 65 000 (cca. 153 EUR) a year/person
Please bear in mind that these provisions are only a contribution to the living expenses of the Scholarship Holders.
It means that it does not fully cover all the costs of living and the students need to add their own financial resources in order to cover all living expenses in Hungary.
All applicants are highly advised to check the expected living expenses both in Hungary and in the city that they wish to live in before applying; please do check the official Cost of Living Calculator by clicking here: VISIT
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How to Apply
To view more information and apply for the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship, please visit Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme 2023 for International Students.
Please find here the application guide which contains all the necessary information regarding the application: stipendiumhungaricum.hu/uploads/2020/03/Application-Guide-for-the-Stipendium-Hungaricum-Programme_2023_24.pdf
Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact the funding committee at stipendiumhungaricum@tpf.hu
Good luck with your application!
The deadline for submitting the complete application: 16 January 2023, 2 pm (Central European Time).
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