Attention international students! The Hungary Government (Stipendium Hungaricum) Scholarships 2024 are now accepting applications. These scholarships are fully funded and provide opportunities for Master’s level programs in various subjects offered at universities in Hungary. The scholarship’s objectives are to internationalize Hungary’s higher education, support academic and research community linkages, and improve the competitiveness and reputation of Hungarian higher education globally. The program was established by the Hungarian Government in 2013 and is managed by the Tempus Public Foundation under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s supervision.
The Hungary Government’s (Stipendium Hungaricum) scholarship program is established on bilateral education agreements between Hungary and the sending countries’ governments. Currently, the program is available in almost 90 countries and territories, spanning five continents and attracting over 5000 international students annually. The scholarship offers more than 600 full degree programs covering all higher education fields, including part-time and doctoral programs at all degree levels.
We are delighted to share that over 81% of our scholarship recipients express satisfaction with the program and would choose Hungary again. We take this feedback as an inspiration to expand the scholarship program’s scope in the future.
Degree Level:
The Hungary Government’s (Stipendium Hungaricum) scholarship program for 2024 is open for international students to pursue Master’s level programs at universities in Hungary.
Available Subjects:
This scholarship program covers all subjects and fields of study, allowing international students to pursue Master’s level programs in their preferred areas of interest at universities in Hungary.
The Scholarship Benefits include:
Bachelor’s, master’s, one-tier master’s and non-degree programmes
- Education Opportunities: Scholarship covers Bachelor’s, Master’s, one-tier Master’s and Non-Degree programs.
- Tuition-Free Education: Students are exempted from paying tuition fees.
- Monthly Stipend: Students receive a monthly stipend of HUF 43,700 (cca EUR 120) for their living expenses in Hungary. This stipend is applicable to non-degree, Bachelor’s, Master’s and one-tier Master’s level programs, and will be provided for 12 months a year until the completion of studies.
- Accommodation Contribution: Students can either opt for a free dormitory place or receive a monthly accommodation contribution of HUF 40,000 for the entire duration of the scholarship period. However, please note that this contribution may not cover the full amount of rental costs, especially in bigger cities like the capital.
- Medical Insurance: The scholarship provides health care services in accordance with the relevant Hungarian legislation (Act LXXX of 1997, national health insurance card) and offers supplementary medical insurance up to HUF 65,000 (cca. 180 EUR) per year per person.
The Doctoral programme scholarship benefits include:
- Tuition-Free Education: Students are exempted from paying tuition fees.
- Monthly Stipend: According to current Hungarian legislation, students at the Doctoral level receive a monthly scholarship amount of HUF 140,000 (cca EUR 390) for the first phase of education (4 semesters) and HUF 180,000 (cca EUR 500) for the second phase (4 semesters). This stipend will be provided for 12 months a year until the completion of studies.
- Accommodation Contribution: Students can opt for a free dormitory place or receive a monthly accommodation contribution of HUF 40,000 for the entire duration of the scholarship period. However, please note that this contribution may not cover the full amount of rental costs, especially in bigger cities like the capital.
- Medical Insurance: The scholarship provides health care services in accordance with the relevant Hungarian legislation (Act LXXX of 1997, national health insurance card) and offers supplementary medical insurance up to HUF 65,000 (cca. 180 EUR) per year per person.
It is important to note that these benefits are only a contribution to the living expenses of the Scholarship Holders, and may not cover all the costs of living in Hungary. Therefore, students need to arrange their own financial resources to cover all living expenses. Applicants are advised to check the expected living expenses in Hungary, and in the specific city they wish to live in, before applying. The Cost of Living Calculator provided by the university can be accessed here: http://www.studyinhungary.hu/living-in-hungary/menu/your-costs-of-living.html
Nationalities:
International students.
Official Website: HERE.
