Apply for the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme, 2025/2026
The Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme, established in 2013 by the Hungarian Government, has been managed by Tempus Public Foundation since 2015. It is founded on bilateral educational cooperation agreements between Hungary and the Ministries responsible for education in the participating countries/territories or their institutions.
The programme is designed to address the increasing interest of international students in studying in Hungary while promoting the globalisation of Hungarian higher education. It is overseen by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and coordinated by Tempus Public Foundation.
Scholarships are offered for bachelor’s, master’s, one-tier master’s, doctoral, and non-degree programmes (including preparatory and specialisation courses). However, this Call for Applications is specifically for bachelor’s, master’s, one-tier master’s, and non-degree programmes.
Available Scholarship Types
Stipendium Hungaricum scholarships are offered for bachelor’s, master’s, one-tier master’s, doctoral, non-degree programmes (preparatory courses), and postgraduate specialist training courses. However, this Call for Applications is specifically for bachelor’s, master’s, one-tier master’s, non-degree programmes, and postgraduate specialist training courses.
For information on doctoral-level applications, please refer to the dedicated Call for Applications here.
Applications are only accepted for bachelor’s, master’s, one-tier master’s, non-degree programmes and postgraduate specialist training courses OR doctoral programmes; therefore, please consider carefully your selected programme(s).
In Hungary, one-tier master’s programmes combine both bachelor’s and master’s levels into a single, uninterrupted course of study, leading to a master’s degree. These programmes are available in specialised fields such as general medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, architecture, law, veterinary surgery, forestry engineering, and more.
Benefits Covered by the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship
1. Tuition-free education
– exemption from the payment of tuition fee
2. Monthly stipend
– non-degree, bachelor’s, master’s and one-tier master’s level: monthly amount of HUF 43,700 (cca EUR 110) contribution to the living expenses in Hungary, for 12 months a year, until the completion of studies
3. Accommodation contribution
– free dormitory place or a contribution of HUF 40,000/month (cca EUR 100) to accommodation costs for the whole duration of the scholarship period (Please note that if the student does not live in the dormitory, 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.)
4. Medical insurance
– health care services according to the relevant Hungarian legislation (Act LXXX of 1997, national health insurance card) and supplementary medical insurance for up to HUF 65,000 (cca EUR 160) a year/person!
30 Hungarian higher education institutions are engaged in the Stipendium Hungaricum Programme for the 2025/2026 academic year. About 800 study programmes in foreign languages and taught mainly in the English language. Study programmes are generally available in English and Hungarian, with some programmes offered in German and French as well.
Eligibility for the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme
The Stipendium Hungaricum Programme is based on effective bilateral educational cooperation agreements between the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade or its legal predecessor as regards the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme, the Ministry of Human Capacities, and the partner’s Ministry responsible for higher education. Applications are eligible only if the responsible authorities of the Sending Partner nominate an applicant.
The programme is implemented through direct cooperation with the responsible authorities of the Sending Partner. The application does not have any additional costs, therefore do not apply through any agencies.
For Nigeria
- Full degree bachelor studies: Agricultural Science, Arts and Humanities, Social Science, Computer Science and Information Technology, Legal Science, Economic Science, Engineering Science, Health Science, Political Science and Public Governance, Sport Science, Natural Science, Arts and Art Education
- Full degree master studies: Agricultural Science, Arts and Humanities, Social Science, Computer Science and Information Technology, Legal Science, Economic Science, Engineering Science, Medical and Health Science, Sport Science, Natural Science, Arts, Art Education, Political Science and Public Governance
- Full degree one-tier master studies: Agricultural Science, Engineering Science, Medical and Health Science, Teacher Training and Arts
- Full degree doctoral studies: any field of interest
Name of responsible authority: Federal Scholarship Board
Name of the responsible person(s): Mrs Ndajiwo H. A.
E-mail address(es): bea.fmefsb@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.education.gov.ng
Telephone: 8077884417
Address: 245 Samuel Ademulegun Street, Central Business District, Abuja
Application Deadline
The deadline to apply for the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme in Hungary is 15th January 2025.
You can also get more information on the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme Here.