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Hungary Government Scholarships 2024 (Stipendium Hungaricum)

International students can apply for Hungary Government Scholarships 2024 (Stipendium Hungaricum). The scholarship permits enrollment in Masters-level programs in any subject area offered by Hungary’s universities. The scholarship’s application deadline is OPEN. The government of Hungary provides overseas students with fully financed scholarships each year for master’s programs. One of the most esteemed scholarships in Europe is the Stipendium Hungaricum fully financed fellowship. The primary goals of the scholarship are to promote the globalization of higher education in Hungary, foster its ongoing development, and bolster the connections between the global academic and research communities. Additionally, to promote the international recognition and excellence of Hungarian higher education. The initiative, which was established by the government of Hungary in 2013, is overseen by the ministry of foreign affairs and trade and run by the Tempus Public Foundation. Based on bilateral education agreements between Hungary and the sending nations, it is already offered in about 90 countries and territories across five continents, drawing more than 5000 foreign students annually. More than 600 full degree programs, including part-time and doctorate programs, are available to applicants, encompassing all areas of higher education.

Degree Level

Hungary Government Scholarships 2024 (Stipendium Hungaricum) is available to undertake Masters level programs at Hungary Universities.

Available Subjects

All Subjects

Scholarship Benefits

Bachelor’s, master’s, one-tier master’s and non-degree programmes.
Tuition-free education – exemption from the payment of tuition fee.
Monthly stipend – non-degree, bachelor’s, master’s and one-tier master’s level: monthly amount of HUF 43,700 (cca EUR 120) contribution to the living expenses in Hungary, for 12 months a year, until the completion of studies.
Accommodation contribution – free dormitory place or a contribution of HUF 40,000/month to accommodation costs for the whole duration of the scholarship period.
Medical insurance – health care services according to the relevant Hungarian legislation a year/person.

Doctoral programmes

Tuition-free education – exemption from the payment of tuition fee.
Monthly stipend – doctoral level: according to the current Hungarian legislation, the monthly amount of scholarship is HUF 140,000 – for 12 months a year, until completion of studies.
Accommodation contribution – free dormitory place or a contribution of HUF 40,000/month to accommodation costs for the whole duration of the scholarship period.
Medical insurance – health care services according to the relevant Hungarian legislation and supplementary medical insurance for up to HUF 65 000 (cca. 180 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 our Cost of Living Calculator by clicking here: http://www.studyinhungary.hu/living-in-hungary/menu/your-costs-of-living.html