The Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship 2026 is a fully funded program that allows international students to study in Hungary for free at top Hungarian universities. The scholarship covers tuition fees, and some programs also provide a monthly stipend for living expenses. Hungary offers safe, affordable, and high-quality programs in English.
Key Points:
- Where to study: Participating Hungarian universities offer programs at Bachelor, Master, One-Tier Master (Medicine, Law, Architecture), and PhD levels.
- Application process: You do not need prior admission. Applying through the portal automatically applies you for the scholarship.
- Application fee: There is no application fee.
- Deadline: All documents must be uploaded by 15 January 2026 (medical certificate can be submitted after selection).
Required Documents (based on study level):
Bachelor / BSc Applicants
- Online application form (English)
- Recent photo (≤2 years)
- Motivation letter (1 page, Times New Roman 12)
- Secondary school certificate + translation
- Transcript + translation
- Proof of language proficiency / medium of instruction
- Passport or national ID
- Acceptance of Statement for Application (online)
- Student status certificate (exchange students only)
- Medical certificate (after selection)
Master / MSc Applicants
- Online application form
- Recent photo
- Motivation letter (1 page, program language or Hungarian)
- Bachelor’s degree certificate + translation
- Transcript of Bachelor’s studies + translation
- Proof of language proficiency / medium of instruction
- Passport or national ID
- Acceptance of Statement for Application (online)
- Student status certificate (exchange students only)
- Medical certificate (after selection)
One-Tier Master Applicants (Medicine, Law, Architecture, etc.)
- Online application form
- Recent photo (≤2 years)
- Motivation letter
- Secondary school certificate + translation
- Transcript + translation
- Proof of language proficiency
- Passport or national ID
- Acceptance of Statement for Application (online)
- Medical certificate (after selection)
PhD Applicants
- Online application form
- Recent photo
- Motivation letter
- Master’s degree certificate + translation
- Transcript of Master’s & Bachelor’s + translations
- Proof of language proficiency / medium of instruction
- Passport or national ID
- Acceptance of Statement for Application
- Research plan (mandatory)
- Recommendation letter (mandatory)
- Supervisor’s statement (if required; deadline 15 March)
- Student status certificate (exchange students only)
- Medical certificate (after selection)
Non-Degree Preparatory Course Applicants
- Online application form
- Recent photo
- Motivation letter
- Secondary school certificate + translation
- Transcript + translation
- Proof of language proficiency
- Passport or national ID
- Acceptance of Statement for Application
- Medical certificate (after selection)
How to Apply:
- Register and submit your application through the official portal: apply.stipendiumhungaricum.hu
- Select your program and upload all required documents.
- Submission automatically applies you for the scholarship.
Preparing the correct documents early and following this checklist carefully will maximize your chances of being selected. Start today and take a confident step toward studying in Hungary through this fully funded opportunity.