Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship 2026-2027

Amount

Full tuition waiver, monthly stipend (HUF 43,700 for BA/MA; HUF 140,000–180,000 for PhD), free dormitory or HUF 40,000/month housing contribution, and medical insurance

Deadline

January 2026

Host countries

Hungary

Fields

Any field

Citizens of 80+ partner countries with valid bilateral educational cooperation agreements with Hungary Academic Requirements Applicants must meet the academic entry requirements of their selected programme, which vary by university and degree level. A strong academic record is expected. For master's programmes, a completed bachelor's degree is required; for doctoral programmes, a completed master's degree is required. Nationality Requirements Applicants must be citizens of a country that has a valid educational cooperation agreement with Hungary under the Stipendium Hungaricum programme. The list of eligible countries changes annually and is published on the official website.

• Full tuition fee waiver for the entire programme duration
• Monthly living stipend of HUF 43,700 (about EUR 110) for bachelor's and master's students
• Monthly living stipend of HUF 140,000 (about EUR 355) for doctoral students in the first phase, rising to HUF 180,000 (about EUR 455) in the second phase
• Free dormitory accommodation or a monthly housing contribution of HUF 40,000 (about EUR 100) for private accommodation
• Medical insurance covering full healthcare services at public hospitals
• Free two-semester Hungarian language course for full-time bachelor's and master's students
• Access to over 800 programmes at 30+ Hungarian universities
• Cultural and academic integration support

January 2026