Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship 2027 – Study in Hungary

Key facts:

• Organisation: Government of Hungary – Stipendium Hungaricum Programme
• Category: Scholarship
• Country / region: Hungary
• Deadline:
• Open to nationalities (optional): International students from countries that have an active bilateral education agreement with Hungary. Available programmes depend on the applicant's country.
• Funding: Full tuition fee exemption, monthly stipend, accommodation support and medical insurance. The stipend and accommodation contribution may not cover all living expenses.
• Study level: Bachelor's, Master's, One-Tier Master's, PhD, non-degree preparatory programmes and postgraduate specialist training courses.
• Field of study: Various fields, depending on the programmes available to applicants from their home countries.
• Duration: Depends on the selected programme. The exact duration is not specified in the announcement.
• Host institution: Participating Hungarian universities and higher education institutions.
• Language requirement: Depends on the selected programme and university. Applicants must meet the language requirements of their chosen institution.

About the programme

• The Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship was established by the Hungarian Government to promote international cooperation in higher education and attract talented students from around the world.
• The programme allows international students to study at participating Hungarian universities while building academic, personal and professional connections.
• Scholarships are available for undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral studies, as well as selected non-degree programmes.
• The next application cycle is for the 2027/2028 academic year.

Who can apply

• International students from countries participating in the Stipendium Hungaricum programme.
• Applicants must meet the age requirements stated in the official call for applications.
• Applicants must meet the academic and admission requirements of their chosen university and programme.
• Applicants can only apply for study fields available to their nationality under Hungary's agreements with their home country.
• Some applicants must also be nominated by their country's designated sending partner.
• The exact eligibility requirements for the 2027/2028 cycle will be confirmed in the official application guidelines.

What you get

• Full exemption from tuition fees.
• Monthly stipend to support living expenses.
• Accommodation in a university dormitory or an accommodation contribution, subject to programme conditions.
• Medical insurance.
• Opportunity to study and gain international academic experience in Hungary.

How to apply

• Visit the official Stipendium Hungaricum website and review the 2027/2028 application guidelines when released.
• Check whether your country is eligible and identify the study programmes available to applicants from your country.
• Select a suitable Hungarian university and programme.
• Contact your country's designated sending partner to understand its nomination process and local requirements.
• Register on the official online application platform.
• Complete the application form and upload the required documents.
• Submit your application before the official deadline.
• Follow any additional instructions from your sending partner and chosen university.

Official application platform: https://apply.stipendiumhungaricum.hu/

Documents required

The final document checklist for the 2027/2028 cycle has not yet been published. Based on the previous application cycle, applicants may need:

• Completed online application form.
• Motivation letter.
• Academic certificates.
• Academic transcripts.
• Proof of language proficiency, where required.
• Copy of a valid passport or national identity document.
• Research plan for relevant postgraduate or doctoral programmes.
• Recommendation letters for programmes that require them.
• Medical certificate, where required.
• Other documents requested by the selected university or sending partner.

Applicants should follow the official 2027/2028 document checklist once it becomes available.

Important dates

• Application opening: Expected November 2026.
• Application deadline: Not yet announced.
• Academic year: 2027/2028.
• Study commencement: Expected in 2027, subject to the official programme schedule.