Official Hungarian Government Scholarship • Bachelor’s + Master’s + PhD

Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship 2027–2028

Hungarian Government Scholarship Programme • Hungary

Stipendium Hungaricum is the Hungarian Government’s flagship international scholarship programme for degree study in Hungary. It supports eligible applicants through partner-country agreements and offers Bachelor’s, Master’s, one-tier Master’s and PhD programmes with tuition-free education, a monthly stipend, accommodation support and medical insurance.

2027–2028 status: the official 2027–2028 Call for Applications has not yet been published as of 12 September 2026. The official application page currently displays the 2026–2027 call. This article is an early preparation guide using the latest confirmed programme rules and benefits; applicants must recheck the new call when Hungary publishes it.

Degree LevelsBachelor’s, Master’s, One-Tier Master’s, PhD

Funding BodyHungarian Government

Application FeeFree

2027–28 CallNot yet announced

About Stipendium Hungaricum

The Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme was established by the Hungarian Government to attract talented international students to Hungarian higher education. The programme is overseen by Hungary’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and administered by the Tempus Public Foundation.

The programme operates through bilateral educational cooperation agreements between Hungary and its Sending Partners. More than 100 partner countries and territories currently participate, but available study levels and fields differ by partner.

Latest confirmed cycle: the 2026–2027 call covered Bachelor’s, Master’s, one-tier Master’s, non-degree and doctoral programmes. The official online system opened in November 2025 and the main deadline was 15 January 2026 at 14:00 CET. These dates are useful only as a planning reference; they are not the 2027–2028 deadline.

What Does the Scholarship Cover?

Under the current official programme provisions, scholarship holders receive the following support:

Tuition-free education for the duration of the scholarship.
Bachelor’s, Master’s and one-tier Master’s stipend: HUF 43,700 per month, paid for 12 months each year until completion of studies.
PhD stipend: HUF 140,000 per month during the first four semesters and HUF 180,000 per month during the second four semesters, subject to the rules in force.
Accommodation: a free dormitory place, subject to institutional capacity, or a HUF 40,000 monthly accommodation contribution.
Medical insurance: access to health-care services under Hungarian legislation plus supplementary medical insurance up to the amount specified by the programme rules.

Important: Stipendium Hungaricum explicitly states that the stipend and accommodation contribution are contributions toward living costs and may not cover every expense, particularly private rental costs in Budapest and other large cities. International airfare is not listed as a standard benefit of the main scholarship.

Study Levels Covered

Bachelor’s Degree

Full-degree BA/BSc programmes are available in eligible fields determined by each Sending Partner agreement. Applicants normally need a completed upper-secondary qualification by the required enrolment date.

Master’s Degree

Eligible applicants with a completed Bachelor’s degree may apply for participating MA/MSc programmes offered for their country or Sending Partner.

One-Tier Master’s

Hungary also offers integrated one-tier Master’s programmes in selected fields. Availability depends on the applicant’s partner country and the annual call.

PhD

Doctoral applicants apply to participating Hungarian doctoral schools. Depending on the chosen doctoral school, a prospective supervisor may be required. The latest programme rules distinguish doctoral funding between the first and second phases of the four-year doctoral cycle.

General Eligibility Principles

You must be eligible under a current Sending Partner agreement or another pathway explicitly listed in the annual call.
You may apply only for scholarship types and study fields available for your citizenship or partner.
You must satisfy the academic entry requirements of the chosen Hungarian university and programme.
You must meet the language requirement of the selected study programme.
The latest Bachelor’s/Master’s call generally excludes applicants who would still be under 18 by the programme’s specified reference date, with limited exceptions such as certain dance programmes.
Previous Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship holders and students already studying in Hungary are subject to additional eligibility restrictions that depend on their previous scholarship status and study level.

Because the 2027–2028 call has not yet been published, applicants should not assume that every 2026–2027 eligibility rule will remain unchanged.

Eligible Countries and Study Fields

Stipendium Hungaricum is not a single worldwide open-call scholarship with identical options for every nationality. Eligibility is based on Hungary’s active educational cooperation agreements with Sending Partners.

The official partner database currently includes more than 100 Sending Partners across five continents. Each partner page specifies which of the following may be available:

Full-degree Bachelor’s study.
Full-degree Master’s study.
One-tier Master’s study.
Full-degree doctoral study.
Partial/exchange study, where applicable.
The eligible academic fields for that partner.

Check Official Sending Partners →

Typical Application Documents

The exact 2027–2028 checklist must be taken from the new official call. Based on the latest official application guide and checklist, applicants should be prepared for documents such as:

Completed online application form.
Motivation letter.
Proof of language proficiency and translation where required.
School certificates or degree certificates and translations.
Academic transcripts and translations.
National ID and/or valid passport copy.
Acceptance of the official Statement for Application.
For doctoral applicants: research plan and other doctoral-specific documents.
Recommendation letter and/or supervisor statement where required by the doctoral school.

Specific programmes may also require entrance examinations, portfolios, medical documentation, or additional institutional documents.

How to Apply When the 2027–2028 Call Opens

Open the official Stipendium Hungaricum website and read the new 2027–2028 Call for Applications.
Check your citizenship in the Sending Partners database and confirm which study levels and fields are available to you.
Choose up to the number of study programmes allowed in the new call. In the latest cycle, applicants could select up to two choices.
Contact your Sending Partner because some countries require a separate national nomination process or additional documents.
Create or use your account in the official Stipendium Hungaricum online application system.
Upload all required documents before the official deadline.
After Sending Partner nomination, shortlisted applications proceed to Hungarian university evaluation and possible entrance examinations.

Official Application System →Official Application Guide

No application fee: Stipendium Hungaricum confirms that online registration and participation in admission examinations are free of charge. Applicants should not pay unauthorized agencies claiming to submit the scholarship on their behalf.

Expected 2027–2028 Timeline: What Is Confirmed?

No official 2027–2028 dates are available yet. For planning purposes only, the previous cycle followed this pattern:

28 October 2025: the 2026–2027 Call for Applications was announced.
17 November 2025: the online application system was announced as open.
15 January 2026, 14:00 CET: main application deadline.
February 2026: Sending Partner nomination stage.
Spring 2026: institutional evaluation and university admission processes.

Do not use these as 2027–2028 deadlines. ScholarshipHubNow will update this article when the Hungarian Government publishes the new cycle.

Why Prepare Early?

Partner-country eligibility can change from one cycle to another.
Some Sending Partners set their own local deadline or nomination procedure.
Language certificates, transcripts and translations can take time to obtain.
Doctoral applicants may need to identify a supervisor before submission.
Programmes can have additional entrance examinations or portfolio requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Stipendium Hungaricum cover Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD?

Yes. The official programme includes Bachelor’s, Master’s, one-tier Master’s and doctoral study, subject to country-specific eligibility and annual programme availability.

Is the Stipendium Hungaricum 2027–2028 application open?

No. As of 12 September 2026, the official website still displays the 2026–2027 call. The 2027–2028 call has not yet been published.

Is Stipendium Hungaricum a Hungarian Government scholarship?

Yes. It was established by the Hungarian Government and is administered by the Tempus Public Foundation under the programme’s government framework.

What is the monthly stipend?

Under the current official provisions, Bachelor’s, Master’s and one-tier Master’s students receive HUF 43,700 per month. Doctoral students receive HUF 140,000 per month in the first phase and HUF 180,000 per month in the second phase, subject to current rules.

Is accommodation included?

Yes. The current programme provides either a dormitory place, subject to capacity, or HUF 40,000 per month toward accommodation.

Is the application free?

Yes. The official programme states that online registration and participation in admission examinations are free of charge.

Can applicants from every country apply?

No. Eligibility depends on the current Sending Partner agreements and the study levels and fields available for the applicant’s citizenship or partner.

Official Sources

Stipendium Hungaricum — official Apply page

Stipendium Hungaricum — official scholarship benefits

Stipendium Hungaricum — Sending Partners and eligible study fields

Official online application system

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Verification disclaimer: ScholarshipHubNow verified this guide on 12 September 2026 against current Stipendium Hungaricum and Tempus Public Foundation primary sources. The 2027–2028 call is not yet published; exact deadlines, eligible countries, programmes, stipend rules and documents must be rechecked when the new official call is released.