About this opportunity
Stipendium Hungaricum is Hungary's flagship government scholarship for international students, structured differently from most government-funded awards: most applicants apply through an eligible 'sending partner' -- typically their home country's ministry of education -- alongside Hungary's own online application system. Missing that dual structure is the single most common reason strong applicants get filtered out.
Tuition is fully covered at all degree levels. Scholars also receive a monthly stipend that scales with degree level: HUF 43,700 for bachelor's and master's students, HUF 140,000 in the first phase of doctoral study, and HUF 180,000 in the second phase, paid across all 12 months. Housing is covered through a free dormitory place or a HUF 40,000 monthly accommodation contribution. The 2026/27 round closed January 15, 2026; the next window (2027/28) is expected to open in November 2026.
The Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship is a fully funded scholarship offered by Tempus Public Foundation for applicants heading to Hungary.
Who should apply?
This may be a fit if the following points describe you. Always use the official criteria as the final check.
- Applicants from a country with an active bilateral or sending-partner relationship with Hungary
- Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral applicants, plus some non-degree preparatory-year students
- Applicants meeting both academic and language requirements of their chosen programme
What the opportunity may offer
- Full tuition coverage at all degree levels
- Monthly stipend: HUF 43,700 (bachelor's/master's), HUF 140,000 (PhD phase 1), HUF 180,000 (PhD phase 2)
- Free dormitory or HUF 40,000/month accommodation contribution
- Medical insurance included throughout
Required documents
- Motivation letter
- Language proficiency proof
- Academic certificates and transcripts
- Medical certificate and passport copy
- Portfolio (for creative fields)
Application process
- Confirm whether your country has a Stipendium Hungaricum sending-partner arrangement and that body's internal deadline
- Review the current official call for applications for your degree level
- Select up to two institution-and-programme combinations through the central online system
- Prepare motivation letter, language proof, certificates, and medical certificate
- Submit through both the central system and your sending partner's process
- Track both channels for results
Before you apply
- □Check the deadline in your own time zone
- □Confirm that you meet every eligibility condition set by Tempus Public Foundation
- □Prepare your 5 required documents in the format asked for
- □Ask referees early and share the official instructions
- □Review the official source once more before submitting
Deadline notes
2026/27 round closed January 15, 2026. Next window (2027/28) expected to open November 2026 -- confirm exact dates on Hungary's official Stipendium Hungaricum site.
Frequently asked questions
Do I apply only through Hungary's online system, or do I need my government's involvement too?
How much is the monthly stipend?
Is housing included?
When does the next application round open?
Can I apply if my country doesn't have a sending-partner agreement with Hungary?
Programme details can change. Check the original listing before you prepare or submit an application.
Last reviewed: 2026-07-20UShireZone is not affiliated with Tempus Public Foundation. We never charge applicants to apply. Always verify details and submit through the official website.