Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship 2027-28 (Bachelor, Master & PhD) (Hungary)

About the Scholarship

The Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme was established by the Hungarian Government in 2013 and has grown into one of the largest scholarship programmes in Europe. It is based on bilateral education agreements between Hungary and more than 80 partner countries and territories, and it supports tens of thousands of international students at the same time. For the 2027-28 academic year the programme again covers hundreds of full-time degree programmes at bachelor's, master's and doctoral level, taught in English and in several other languages across Hungarian universities.

Successful applicants study tuition-free at a Hungarian higher education institution and receive a monthly stipend whose amount depends on the level of study. The award also includes a housing contribution or dormitory placement and full medical insurance under the programme's terms. Degrees obtained in Hungary are recognised across the European Union, and alumni communities in partner countries are actively supported after graduation.

How the Programme Works

Candidates apply online through the Tempus Public Foundation application portal and must also be nominated by the sending partner authority in their home country, which in most cases is the national ministry of education or higher education commission. After the application round closes, nominated files go to the chosen Hungarian universities, which run entrance examinations or interviews during the spring. Final decisions are announced through the sending partner and Tempus Public Foundation, and admitted students travel to Hungary for the academic year starting in September 2027.

Highlights

• Bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes across Hungarian universities
• Tuition-free study for the full duration of the degree
• Monthly stipend paid throughout the study period
• Housing contribution or dormitory placement
• Medical insurance covered under the programme
• Programmes taught in English and other languages across dozens of disciplines

Funding and Duration

Component	Details
Award or position	Scholarship award
Stipend / salary	Full tuition + monthly stipend + accommodation contribution + health insurance
Duration	Full duration of the degree programme

Eligibility and Requirements

Component	Details
Applicant eligibility	Worldwide
Academic preparation	Meet the programme's eligibility rules for the chosen degree level and be nominated by the sending partner
Language	English proficiency required

Application dates

Component	Details
Recruitment status	Open
Deadline	15 January 2027, 2:00 PM CET
Location	Budapest / across Hungary, Hungary

About Tempus Public Foundation

Tempus Public Foundation is a Hungarian public organisation that manages international education and mobility programmes on behalf of the Hungarian government. It operates the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programme, which brings thousands of international students to Hungarian universities every year with tuition-free study, monthly stipends and housing support. The foundation also serves as the national agency for European cooperation programmes in education and training and coordinates bilateral scholarship agreements with partner countries. Applicants normally meet Tempus through the Stipendium Hungaricum portal, the sending partners' nomination process and the university admission rounds that follow.

Official details: Read the programme or project information

Application route: Follow the official application instructions

Contact

Questions about this position, eligibility or the application process should be raised through the contact channel given on the official announcement page (see the Official Link section above). Always quote the position reference in your message so the admissions or HR team can route your enquiry quickly.

Important Notes

• Application deadline: 15 January 2027, 2:00 PM CET - late or incomplete applications are normally not considered.
• Listing details were recorded from the official source at the time of publication; always confirm the latest requirements on the official page before applying.
• Prepare the documents listed in the eligibility and application sections before starting the online form - transcripts, CV and references take the longest to collect.

How to Apply

Submit your application through the official page before the deadline: 15 January 2027, 2:00 PM CET. Read the eligibility requirements carefully and prepare all requested documents - early applications are strongly recommended for competitive awards.

Open the official application page ↗

Application guides

• University Motivation Letter: Explain Your Preparation and Course Choice
• Academic CV for PhD Applications: Structure and an Example

Official Link

https://apply.stipendiumhungaricum.hu/