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Stipendium Hungaricum Programme

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  • The Stipendium Hungaricum Programme was launched in 2013 by the Hungarian Government.
  • This scholarship program is based on bilateral educational cooperation agreements signed between the ministries responsible for education in the sending countries/territories and Hungary, or between institutions.

Scholarship Overview

  • The Stipendium Hungaricum is operated by the Tempus Public Foundation under the supervision of the Ministry of Human Capacities.
  • Its core mission is to increase the number of foreign students in Hungary and to encourage Hungarian higher education institutions to attract top foreign students.
  • Students can apply for study programs at bachelor, master and doctoral level, and for preparatory courses.

Host School(s)

  • 28 Hungarian higher education institutions

Field(s) of Study

  • The eligible study programs are dependent on the education cooperation programs in effect between Hungary and the specific sending partner. Courses include:
    • Agricultural Engineering
    • Applied Economics
    • Biology
    • Biochemical Engineering
    • Business Administration and Management
    • Chemistry
    • Civil Engineering
    • Communication and Media Science
    • Business Information
    • Chemical Engineering

What does the scholarship cover?

  • Tuition-free education
  • Monthly stipend
  • Medical insurance
  • Housing allowance

How many scholarships are given?

  • In 2018/2019 more than 4200 scholarships were awarded

Which countries are targeted?

  • Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus
  • Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Cape Verde, Cambodia, China, Colombia
  • Cuba, Ecuador, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, India, Indonesia
  • Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Republic of Korea
  • Kosovo, Kuwait, Kurdistan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Macedonia
  • Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar
  • Nigeria, Pacific Alliance, Pakistan, Palestine, Paraguay, Russia, Serbia
  • Singapore, South Africa, Sudan, Syria, Tanzania, Thailand, Philippines,
  • Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Vietnam, Yemen

Am I Eligible to Apply?

  • Applications are considered eligible if the applicant is nominated by responsible authorities of the sending partner
  • You must be a citizen of the sending country/territory
  • You must have been born after 31 August 2001
  • You must hold a secondary school graduation certificate by 1 August 2019
  • You must not be a Hungarian citizen (even if you have dual citizenship)

How to Apply – Next Steps

  • Send your application to the Tempus Public Foundation and the sending partners.
  • All applications must be received through the online application system.

Application Documents

  • Online application form
  • Motivation letter
  • School certificates and their translations
  • Transcripts of records and their translations
  • Medical certificate
  • Copies of identification documents
  • Acceptance of statement for application in the online system
  • Portfolio

Note:

  • You can increase your chances of admission if you apply for 3 different study programs, in order of preference.
  • Make sure you read the online application guide carefully to avoid making mistakes

Closing Date

  • 15 January 2019

How do I get more information?

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