Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship 2026

Stipendium Hungaricum is Hungary's flagship international scholarship programme, funded by the Government of Hungary to support international students at participating Hungarian universities. It is designed to promote access to Hungarian higher education across a wide range of degree programmes taught in English and, in some cases, Hungarian.

The programme commonly supports Bachelor's, Master's, one-tier Master's, and PhD studies, depending on the host institution and the available course list for the application cycle. Participating universities include major public institutions across Hungary, so applicants can usually choose from many subject areas such as engineering, computer science, natural sciences, business, social sciences, agriculture, health-related fields, humanities, and more.

The scholarship is generally considered fully funded. Typical benefits include a full tuition waiver, a monthly stipend, dormitory placement or accommodation support, and medical/health insurance. Some postings also mention travel support depending on the sending partner or authority, but this may vary by country and nomination route.

Eligibility usually depends on citizenship from an eligible sending country or partner country/territory, meeting the academic entry requirements of the chosen Hungarian university, and satisfying the language requirements of the selected programme. For doctoral study, applicants are typically expected to hold a relevant master's degree and prepare a research plan or proposal. Hungarian citizens are generally not eligible.

Applications are normally submitted online through the official Stipendium Hungaricum application portal, where applicants search available courses, choose host institutions, and upload the required documents. Because exact rules can vary by country and study level, students should also check whether nomination by a local sending partner is required in their home country before applying.