Stipendium Hungaricum: requirements, benefits and deadline

Stipendium Hungaricum is the Hungarian Government’s main scholarship for international students, offered through agreements with partner countries.

Country
Hungary
Level
Bachelor’s, master’s, PhD and non-degree
Funding
Tuition-free plus stipend and housing
Next deadline
Mid-January (the 2026/27 call closed 15 January 2026)

Official website

What it covers

  • Tuition-free study
  • A monthly stipend towards living costs
  • A free dormitory place or a monthly accommodation contribution
  • Medical insurance
  • Current amounts are published each year on the official provisions page

Who can apply

  • Be a citizen of a country with a Stipendium Hungaricum agreement (a Sending Partner)
  • You can apply only for the degree levels and study fields agreed between Hungary and your Sending Partner
  • Your Sending Partner must nominate you

Key dates

Application deadline
The 2026/27 call closed on 15 January 2026, 2 p.m. CET; the next call follows the same yearly cycle

How to apply

  1. Check that your country is a Sending Partner and which fields and levels it covers.
  2. Choose programmes at Hungarian universities within the fields your Sending Partner covers.
  3. Apply online in the Stipendium Hungaricum application system and to your Sending Partner.
  4. Take the university’s entrance exam or interview if invited.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Stipendium Hungaricum cover?

Tuition-free study. A monthly stipend towards living costs. A free dormitory place or a monthly accommodation contribution. Medical insurance. Current amounts are published each year on the official provisions page.

Who can apply for the Stipendium Hungaricum?

Be a citizen of a country with a Stipendium Hungaricum agreement (a Sending Partner). You can apply only for the degree levels and study fields agreed between Hungary and your Sending Partner. Your Sending Partner must nominate you.

When is the Stipendium Hungaricum deadline?

Mid-January (the 2026/27 call closed 15 January 2026). Application deadline: The 2026/27 call closed on 15 January 2026, 2 p.m. CET; the next call follows the same yearly cycle.

How do I apply for the Stipendium Hungaricum?

Check that your country is a Sending Partner and which fields and levels it covers. Choose programmes at Hungarian universities within the fields your Sending Partner covers. Apply online in the Stipendium Hungaricum application system and to your Sending Partner. Take the university’s entrance exam or interview if invited.

Sources: Stipendium Hungaricum: About · Stipendium Hungaricum: Provisions covered · Stipendium Hungaricum: 2026/2027 call (checked 26 September 2026)

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