Scholarship

Education: Participating Hungarian universities offer programs at Bachelor, Master, One-Tier Master (Medicine, Law, Architecture), and PhD levels.

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.