Hungary Government Scholarship 2024 is a fully financed international scholarship that will pay for tuition, living costs (up to HUF 40,000 per month), a monthly stipend of HUF 43,700, and medical insurance up to HUF 65 000 per individual.
Hungary
Government Scholarship 2023–2024: This scholarship is available to overseas
students and is completely supported. The Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship
will pay for tuition, a monthly stipend of HUF 43,700, a monthly housing
contribution of HUF 40,000, and annual health insurance up to HUF 65 000 per
individual.
For overseas
students with an outstanding academic record, the Hungarian government's most
prominent higher education scholarship program, Stipendium Hungaricum, provides
a variety of courses.
The scholarship is to enhance international
links between the academic and research communities, encourage the
internationalization and ongoing growth of Hungarian higher education, and
advance the prestige and competitiveness of Hungarian higher education
globally.
The Hungary Government
Scholarship program was started by the Hungarian government in 2013 and is run
by the Tempus Public Foundation under the direction of the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs and Trade.
It is already offered
in around 70 countries on five continents and draws more than 5000
international students annually. It is founded on bilateral education
agreements between Hungary and the governments of the sending nations. More
than 500 full-time degree programs, including part-time and PhD programs, are
available to applicants in all disciplines of higher education and at all
degree levels.
Summary of Hungary
Government Scholarship
Study Level: Undergraduate, Masters, Doctoral, Non-Degree;
Institution(s): Universities in Hungary
Study Location: Hungary
Duration of the
Program: Scholarships for bachelors, masters, and doctorates
are available for 2-4 years, 1.5–2 years, 5–6 years, and 4 years, respectively.
One-year non-degree programs
The deadline for the
Hungary Government Scholarship is January 16, 2023.
• Available Courses: A list of study programs that meet the requirements outlined in the
educational cooperation agreements that are in place between Hungary and the
particular Sending Partner.
Full time degree
programs– Visit Here
Part time
studies– Visit Here
Hungary Government
Scholarship Information
The following advantages are given to the winner of a government
scholarship:
·
Monthly stipend
·
Tuition-free education
·
Exemption from paying the tuition
price
·
A monthly payment of HUF 43,700 (about
EUR 130) toward living expenses in Hungary for a full year, or until studies
are finished.
Doctoral level: Hungarian legislation
now in effect states that scholarships are awarded for 12 months a year, till
the completion of studies, at the following levels: HUF 140 000 (about EUR 450)
for the first phase of education (four semesters) and HUF 180 000 (approximately
EUR 580) for the second phase (four semesters). Details can be found in section
1.2.1.
Contribution for
lodging
·
A free dorm space or a monthly housing cost contribution of HUF
40,000 for the length of the scholarship
·
Please be aware that the HUF 40,000 per month is a payment to
the rental costs if the student does not live in the dorm; in larger cities,
particularly the capital city, this contribution would not cover the entire
cost of the renting.
Medical Insurance
Health care services
in accordance with Act No. 80 of 1997, the national health insurance card, and
supplemental medical insurance for a maximum of HUF 65 000 (about EUR 205) per
person per year.
Qualifications for the Government Scholarship in Hungary
The candidate must
meet each of the requirements listed below in order to be eligible for the
Hungarian Government Scholarship:
·
English is the required language
·
Proficiency in English language (for English-taught courses).
·
Excellent academic performance.
·
Inspiration.
·
Well-being.
Sending Partners Who Qualify:
The Hungary Government Scholarship is founded
on successful bilateral agreements for educational cooperation between
Hungary's Ministry of Human Capabilities and the partner ministry in charge of
higher education. Applications that are nominated by the Sending Partner's
competent authorities will be deemed eligible.
Students from the following Sending Partners
are eligible to apply for full-time programs:
·
Palestine
·
People's Democratic Republic of
Algeria,
·
People's Republic of Bangladesh,
·
People's Republic of China (including
the Hudec scholarships)
·
Republic of Albania
·
Republic of Angola
·
Republic of Cambodia
·
Kingdom of Cambodia
·
Kingdom of Morocco
·
Kingdom of Thailand
·
Kurdistan Regional Government/Iraq
·
Kyrgyz Republic
·
Lao People's Democratic Republic
·
Lebanese Republic
·
Macedonia
·
Malaysia
·
Mongolia
·
Montenegro
·
Pacific Alliance (member states:
Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru)
·
Republic of Indonesia
·
Republic of Iraq
·
Republic of Kazakhstan
·
Republic of Kenya
·
Republic of Korea
·
Republic of Kosovo
·
Republic of Moldova
·
Republic of Paraguay
·
Republic of Serbia
·
Republic of Singapore
·
Republic of South Africa
·
Republic of the Sudan
·
Republic of the Philippines
·
Republic of the Union of Myanmar
·
Republic of Turkey
·
Republic of Uzbekistan
·
Republic of Yemen
·
The Russian Federation
·
The Socialist Republic of Vietnam
·
The States of Eritrea
·
Israel
·
Kuwait
·
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
·
The Tunisian Republic
·
Turkmenistan
·
Ukraine
·
The United Mexican States
·
The United Republic of Tanzania.
Students from the following Sending Partners may apply for part
time (exchange) study programs:
People's Republic of China (only Hudec
applicants)
·
Federal Republic of Brazil
·
Japan
·
Kingdom of Cambodia
·
Lebanese Republic
·
Mongolia
·
Federative Republic of Brazil
·
Socialist Republic of Vietnam
·
Russian Federation
·
Republic of Albania
·
Republic of Belarus
·
Republic of India
·
Republic of Korea
·
Republic of Turkey
·
United Mexican States.
Hungary Required Documents Scholarship in Government
Online Application
Form:
·
Applicants must complete the online application form in English
and save all relevant data.
·
A current photo of the
candidate,
taken no more than two years prior to the application being submitted.
·
Applicants for partial (exchange) studies must specify the
duration of the program (one or two semesters) and the commencement date
(September of February).
Letter of Motivation:
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A minimum of one page, typewritten in Times New Roman 12 point
font.
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Original documentation demonstrating
language competency, with a minimum standard set by the host institution, AND
translations in the language of the chosen study program or in Hungarian
Scanned copy of the original documentation
·
Should the student have finished their
prior academic work in the language of the chosen study program, documentation
demonstrating that the language of instruction was the same as the study
program for which the applicant is currently applying may be uploaded.
·
Transcripts of school records in the
target language of study or in Hungarian o Full-time bachelor's degree
programs: a scanned copy of the original secondary school graduation
certificate or equivalent AND translations
·
Scanned copies of the original bachelor's degree certificate or
equivalent AND translations are required for master's level full-time programs.
·
Full-time, one-tier master's programs: scanned copies of the
original high school diploma or its equivalent, together with translations
PhD level:
·
a scanned copy of the original master's degree diploma or its
equivalent, together with certified translations
·
Non-degree, preparatory Hungarian language courses: scanned
copies of high school diplomas AND translations
·
For non-degree, specialization programs, the host university
requires a scanned copy of the degree certificate together with translations
·
Partial (exchange) study programs at all study levels: scanned
copies of the original student status certificates from the applicant's
existing higher education institution AND their translations
·
The translations need only be included if the original document
copy is not in English or the language of the chosen study program. •
Transcript of Records and its translations into Hungarian or the language of
the chosen study program
·
A copy of the original transcript of records, including
translations, for every semester or school year the student completed during
prior studies (at the highest level of education in which they were enrolled).
·
Translations are only required to be submitted if the original
document copy is not in Hungarian or the language of the chosen study program.
Medical Certificate
·
A scanned copy of a complete health certificate issued no sooner
than November 15, 2023
·
A doctor's certificate, attesting to the applicant's lack of any
of the following conditions, is required. Hepatitis A, B, C, AIDS, or any other
pandemic diseases
Identification Document Copy:
·
If the applicant already possesses a passport, a scanned copy of
it should be uploaded. If not, the applicant should upload a scanned copy of
any document that could be used to verify their identity, such as a national ID
card.
·
Acceptance of the "Statement for Application" through
the online system: All applicants must accept this document.
·
Scanned and signed copies of the statement should not be posted
because it can only be approved through the online method.
·
Following registration, the statement shows in the online
application system; all applicants must click on accepting it in order to
submit their application.
·
Any document that is not available in Hungarian or the language
of the chosen study program must be translated, and both the translated copy
and the original document must be submitted.
Extra Records at the
Doctorate Level:
Research Plan: Minimum of two pages,
typewritten in the language of the chosen study program using Times New Roman
12 point font size letters
Recommendation letters
·
Two autographed recommendation letters from the applicant's
academic supervisors or tutors, either from before or after.
·
The same individual cannot issue both letters.
How Do I Apply for a Government Scholarship in Hungary?
To apply for this scholarship,
please follow these steps in order:
Locate the program of your choice.
Study areas that are available
vary from one partner nation to the next. On the SH website, you can either
verify the study field designated for your nation or Using the DreamApply
system, you can begin your application and choose the appropriate study
program. here is a list
of sending partners and study fields that are qualified.
2. Speak with your partner for sending.
1.
Applications must also be sent to the sending
partner's competent authorities. There may be differences in the requirements
and deadlines for submitting the application materials between each sending
partner. To find out the
specific procedures followed by your sending partner, get in touch with them.
This could be the relevant ministry, council, or the Hungarian Embassy in your
area.
2.
Sign up and send in
your files.
3.
The online application system, apply.stipendiumhungaricum.hu, is
used to handle applications. There are 29 institutions and colleges with over
600 study programs available for you to peruse, but you can only select two.
Verify that the programs you have selected are pertinent to the subject matter
of your studies. Please keep in mind that you must find a supervisor if you are
applying for a PhD program. The documentation you may need depend on your
country and degree of education. These criteria are listed under
"Documents" below.
4. The application deadline You have to submit your application by the
deadline. Before submitting your application, please ensure that all necessary
documents are attached and that all needed fields have been correctly filled
out.
5. Forwarding partner's list of nominees
By the end of February, sending partners will suggest the top candidates.
The selected Hungarian higher education institutions will receive the nominated
applications.
6. University entrance
examination in Hungary
The selected candidates will be contacted directly by the universities to
arrange a test date, which will take place between the middle of March and the
end of May. For your application to be taken into consideration for the final
list of scholarship recipients, you must receive at least 56 out of 100 points
on your exam.
Please visit the following official websites to learn more
about Hungary Government Scholarships:
