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Studying in Hungary means studying in Europe. A European
degree is the key to the global job market – get it in Hungary! YOUR stipendiumhungaricum

Whether you study IT, medicine, arts, engineering, business JOURNEY

or agriculture – Hungarian education combines traditional
knowledge with innovative, new trends.
HERE
A safe and friendly learning and living environment – backed
up with mentors and various international student networks,
you will never be alone here. LONDON 1,504 km

Being in Hungary is fun – enjoy the benefits of its rich cultural

scene, vibrant student life and world heritage sites. PARIS 1,260 km

High quality education paired with unique scholarship

support and moderate living costs – Hungary is a perfect
choice!
ROME 793 km

”Hungary is a great place to study, since it’s in the heart

of Europe, it’s secure and it offers a lot of things to see!
The cities are designed for students, there are so many

STIPENDIUM
festivals and activities so you would never get bored!”
NORMA from Mexico

HUNGARICUM
”Studying in Hungary adds another level to your college
experience. Experiencing other cultures around
the world broadens your knowledge and teaches you
to think and live differently.” ANIRUDH from India find your study programme
Browse the Study Finder database available at
www.studyinhungary.hu website to find your
HUNGARY IN BRIEF

Scholarship Programme
perfect course and university town.
size: 93,000 square kilometres
population: 9.7 million
capital: Budapest (1.7 million)
largest cities: Debrecen, Szeged, Miskolc, Pécs, Győr The Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme is managed
Climate: dry continental with four seasons by the Tempus Public Foundation, a non-profit organisation
language: Hungarian established by the Hungarian Government to manage interna-
Government: parliamentary constitutional republic tional cooperation programmes and special projects in the field
currency: forint (HUF) of education, training and EU-related issues.

time zone: CET (GMT +1) www.tka.hu/english


ABOUT STIPENDIUM HUNGARICUM
The Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme was
launched in 2013 by the Hungarian Government and aims
to support international students conducting studies in
Hungarian higher education institutions.
This scholarship scheme offers a unique opportunity for your
career: develop academically and professionally, build your
network in Europe and beyond, and experience Hungarian
tradition and creativity.
Apply now to join the fast growing international Stipendium
Hungaricum community and realise your full potential!
27 Hungarian higher education institutions offering
academic programmes for scholarship holders
about 500 full degree and non-degree programmes
conducted mostly in English
65 sending countries and territories on 5 continents
5,303 Stipendium Hungaricum students currently
studying in Hungary
• 6.5% on preparatory and specialisation programmes
• 32% on bachelor programmes
• 46.5% on master and one tier master programmes
• 15% on doctoral programmes
PROVISIONS OF THE SCHOLARSHIP
tuition-free education:
exemption from the payment of tuition fees
monthly stipend
(for 12 months a year, until completion of studies)
n on-degree, bachelor, master and one-tier master level:
HUF 40,460 (ca. EUR 120)
doctoral level:
HUF 140,000 (ca. EUR 430 for the first 4 semesters) and
HUF 180,000 (ca. EUR 550 for the second 4 semesters)
SENDING PARTNERS
accommodation contribution: free dormitory place or
 he programme is based on bilateral educational cooperation
T a monthly contribution of HUF 40,000 (ca. EUR 120) for
agreements signed between the Ministry of Human Capacities the whole duration of the scholarship period
of Hungary and the partner authority, detailing available medical insurance(s): national health insurance card
fields, levels and types of study. Find out more regarding your and supplementary medical insurance
eligibility on the programme website:
www.stipendiumhungaricum.hu »
Sending Partners and Available Study Programmes
STUDY TYPES
basic structure of study programmes
Programmes follow the three-cycle degree structure according to
the European standard. Hungarian institutions use the European
Credit Transfer System (ECTS).
BA / BSc MA / MSc Doctoral (PhD, DLA)
(3 or 3,5 years) (2 or 2,5 years) (2+2 years)
follow these easy steps to apply for the scholarship:
VISIT www.studyinhungary.hu to find out more about the scholarship,
(5 years) (2+2 years) 1 as well as studying and living in Hungary
Undivided Programmes (example: Law or Medicine) PhD CHECK which study fields and levels are available for students in your country;
Non-degree programmes 2 check entry requirements of desired study programmes
� professional and language preparatory courses
� specialisation courses 3 CONTACT your sending authority
Exchange studies
4 REGISTER and UPLOAD your documents on the online application system
for students studying in a sending partner’s higher education
institution (1–10 months) 5 WAIT to hear from your local sending autority regarding nominations
study fields 6 SIT the (online) entrance exams at Hungarian universities

7 HOLD your thumbs for the final results released by Tempus Public Foundation
90% of Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship holders
would probably choose Hungary again; 70% would Agriculture, Arts Business, Medicine Humanities, Computer Law,
definitely come back to study in Hungary Natural Management and Health Education, Sciences, IT, Social Find out more details on the programme website:
Resources and Public Sciences Behavioural Mathematics Sciences www.stipendiumhungaricum.hu » Application Process
*based on 2018 data Administration Sciences