Scholarship Summary

Scholarship Description

Applications are invited for Stipendium Hungaricum programme for the academic year 2020-2021. The studentships are available for pursuing undergraduate (BA/BSc), master (MA/MSc) or doctoral degree programme.

The aim of the programme is to promote cultural understanding, economic and political relations between Hungary and other countries. The core mission of the programme is to increase the number of foreign students in Hungary and to encourage Hungarian higher education institutions to attract top foreign students. Currently 41 sending partners are engaged in the programme.

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Scholarship Benefits

financial aid positions will cover the followings:

Tuition-free education: exemption from the payment of tuition fee

Monthly stipend

    • non-degree, bachelor, master and one-tier master level: monthly amount of HUF 40 460 (cca EUR 130) contribution to the living expenses in Hungary, for 12 months a year, until the completion of studies
    • doctoral-level: according to the current Hungarian legislation, the monthly amount of scholarship is HUF 140 000 (cca EUR 450) for the first phase of education (4 semesters) and HUF 180 000 (cca EUR 580) for the second phase (4 semesters) – for 12 months a year, until completion of studies. Please see details in section 1.2.1.

Accommodation contribution

    • free dormitory place or a contribution of HUF 40 000/month to accommodation costs for the whole duration of the program period
    • Note that if the student does not live in the dormitory, then the HUF 40 000/month is a contribution to that rental costs, and in bigger cities – especially in the capital city – this contribution would not cover the full amount of rental costs.

Medical insurance

    • health care services according to the relevant Hungarian legislation (Act No. 80 of 1997, national health insurance card) and supplementary medical insurance for up to HUF 65 000 (cca EUR 205) a year/person.
    • Please bear in mind that these provisions are only a contribution to the living expenses of the Scholarship Holders. It means that it does not fully cover all the costs of living and the students need to add their own financial resources in order to cover all living expenses in Hungary.
    • All applicants are highly advised to check the expected living expenses both in Hungary and in the city that they wish to live in before applying; please do check our Cost of Living Calculator by clicking here: http://www.studyinhungary.hu/living-in-hungary/menu/your-costs-of-living.html

Scholarship Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: Foreign Students can apply for Stipendium Hungaricum programme.
  • English Language Requirements: Applicants are eligible to apply only if they meet the minimum language criteria set by the chosen host higher education institution.
  • Study programmes in English language: students shall have a level of English proficiency required by the host institution.

Others

Study programmes in Hungarian language: students shall participate in a one-year preparatory Hungarian language course before starting their higher education studies. In addition to the Hungarian language, subjects related to the chosen field of studies will also be taught in Hungarian. Study programmes in other languages: students shall have a level of proficiency in the language of the study programme required by the host institution.