The Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship, a premier study in Hungary initiative, empowers international students to pursue Bachelor’s, Master’s, one-tier Master’s, Doctoral, and non-degree programs at top Hungarian institutions like Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) in Budapest. Launched in 2013 by the Hungarian Government and managed by the Tempus Public Foundation, this Hungary master’s program and beyond fosters cultural exchange, economic collaboration, and academic excellence. As a global education ambassador, it attracts scholars from over 90 countries across five continents, offering a multicultural academic odyssey through 1,200+ full-degree programs in fields like Engineering, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Medicine, Arts, and Business.
The Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship delivers an English-taught curriculum, with options for Hungarian-language programs after a one-year language preparatory course. At ELTE, students engage in cutting-edge research in Psychology, Informatics, Education Sciences, or Humanities, leveraging advanced facilities like research labs and digital libraries. Engineering scholars at Budapest University of Technology and Economics explore innovative technologies, while medical students at Semmelweis University train in health sciences. The program’s bilateral agreements with sending partners ensure diverse fields tailored to each country, with an 85% employability rate within six months for graduates in roles like researchers, engineers, or policy analysts.
The scholarship promotes global academic networking. Its mobility scheme allows study at institutions across Budapest, Debrecen, Pécs, or Szeged, fostering cross-cultural collaboration. Annual conferences, workshops, and cultural events connect scholars with industry leaders and alumni, enhancing career readiness. The Hungarian language and culture course, mandatory for post-2020 entrants, deepens cultural immersion, aligning with EU internationalization goals. With 10% of graduates launching innovative startups, the program drives global impact, supported by partnerships with firms like Bosch and MOL Group.
Studying in Hungary, scholars experience a multicultural academic odyssey. Budapest offers Buda Castle, Fisherman’s Bastion, and Danube River cruises, while Debrecen boasts the Great Reformed Church. Cultural events like Sziget Festival, Budapest Wine Festival, or Debrecen Flower Carnival enrich engagement. Campuses with student societies and research hubs support a global learning immersion, enhanced by connectivity to Vienna and Prague. Hungary’s thermal baths and culinary heritage complement academic pursuits.
Join a global cohort to pioneer educational excellence, embrace Hungary’s cultural diversity, and shape a connected future with the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship.
Eotvos Lorand University Scholarship in Hungary:
Host Country:
•Hungary
Hosted By:
•Eotvos Lorand University.
Program Level:
•Preparatory course in the Hungarian language (non-degree; 1 year)
•Bachelor’s program (undergraduate; 3 or 3 and ½ years)
•Master’s program (graduate; 2 years)
•Doctoral program (2+2 years)
List of Available Study Fields:
Students can select any study field according to their field of interest from given below study areas under Hungarian Government Scholarship:
Bachelor’s Degree Programs:
•Neo-Latin Languages and Cultures Specialized in Romanian Studies BA
•Computer Science BSc
•English and American Studies BA
•Neo-Latin Languages and Cultures Specialized in Italian Studies BA
•Finance and Accounting BA
•Germanic Studies, Specialized in German Studies BA
•Germanic Studies, Specialized in Netherlandistic Studies BA
•Hungarian BA
•International Business Economics BA
•Neo-Latin Languages and Cultures Specialized in Spanish Studies BA
•International Relations BA
•Kindergarten Education (part-time)
•Mechanical Engineering BSc
•Motion Pictures BA
•Neo-Latin Languages and Cultures Specialized in French Studies BA
•Neo-Latin Languages and Cultures Specialized in Portuguese Studies BA
•Kindergarten Education BA
•Psychology BA
•Sociology BA
Master’s Degree Programs:
•Computer Science MSc
•American Studies MA
•Applied Mathematics MSc
•Archaeology MA
•Biology MSc
•Bulgarian Language and Literature MA
•Cartography MSc
•Computer Science MSc Program – Digital Factory
•Computer Science MSc course – Artificial Intelligence specialization
•Central European Studies MA
•Chemistry MSc
•Computer Science MSc course – Software and Service Architectures specialization
•Communication and Media Studies MA
•Assyriology MA
•Computational and Cognitive Neuroscience MSc
•Computer Science MSc Program – Financial Technology specialization
•Computer Science MSc course – Cybersecurity specialization
•Computer Science MSc course – Data Science specialization
•Computer Science for Autonomous Systems MSc
•Croatian Language and Literature MA
•Cultural Anthropology MA
•EIT Digital Master School Program – Data Science
•Czech Language and Literature MA
•Dutch Language and Culture Studies MA
•EIT Digital Master School Program – Autonomous Systems
•French Language, Literature and Culture MA
•EIT Digital Master School Program – Cyber Security
•Educational Science MA
•EIT Digital Master School Program – Digital Factory
•EIT Digital Master School Program – Financial Technology
•English Studies MA
•Environmental Science MSc
•Ethnic and Minority Policy MA
•European and International Business Law LL.M. (part-time)
•Film Studies MA
•Geology MSc
•German Language, Literature and Culture MA
•Human Resource Counselling MA
•Indology MA
•Instruction of English as a Foreign Language MA
•International Relations MA
•Italian Language, Literature and Culture MA
•Logic and Theory of Science MA
•Materials Science MSc
•Portuguese Language, Literature and Culture MA
•Mathematics MSc
•Meteorology MSc
•Philosophy MA
•Physics MSc
•Polish Language and Literature MA
•Psychology MA
•Romanian Language, Literature and Culture MA
•Spanish Language, Literature, and Culture MA
•Scandinavian Studies MA
•Semiotics MA
•Serbian Language and Literature MA
•Social Integration MA
•TEMA+ European Territories: Heritage and Development Erasmus Mundus
•Joint master’s degree
•Ukrainian Language and Literature MA
Doctoral Degree Programs:
•Doctoral School of Physics
•Doctoral School of Biology
•Doctoral School of Earth Sciences
•Doctoral School of Environmental Sciences
•Doctoral School of History
•Doctoral School of Sociology, Postgraduate Program of Sociology
•Doctoral School of Informatics
•Doctoral School of Linguistics
•Doctoral School of Literary Studies
•Doctoral School of Mathematics
•Doctoral School of Education
•Doctoral School of Philosophy
•Doctoral School of Psychology
•Hevesy György Ph.D. School of Chemistry
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Benefits of the Eotvos Lorand Stipendium Hungricum Scholarship:
•Students will get the exemption of tuition fees.
•Accommodation in higher education institutions or HUF 40,000 per month for 12 months.
•Healthcare Services.
•Supplementary private health insurance.
•Free visa.
•Free residence permit.
•Free of cost library services.
•The following amounts of scholarships are granted:
•HUF 43,700 per month for preparatory language courses, bachelor’s program, and
Master’s program.
•HUF 140,000 per month for the first two years of doctoral studies.
•HUF 180,000 per month for the second two years of doctoral studies.
Eligibility Criteria of the Eotvos Lorand University Scholarship in Hungary:
1. you must be a citizen of the eligible listed countries.
2. You must have a good previous academic record and passion to pursue your studies to the next
level.
3. You must fulfill the English Language requirements (English proficiency test/MOI).
4. You must not belong to Hungary or have dual citizenship.
5. Refugees, stateless persons, asylum seekers, migrants, and other persons who do not fall within the scope of Section 39(1a) of the Higher Education Act, are not eligible.
6. Applicants must pay a USD 39 registration fee.
Documents Required for Eotvos Lorand University Scholarship in Hungary:
1. Recommendation letter (if available).
2. Certificate of student status/Certificate of Graduation of bachelor’s or master’s degree.
3. Academic transcript of bachelor’s or master’s program (if required).
4. Proof of Language proficiency (English)/ Medium of Instruction (English).
5. CV (if required).
6. Motivation letter/statement of purpose (if any).
7. Additional Documents for Special Circumstances.
8. Copy of Valid Passport (Photo and Information Page).
9. Passport Size Photocopy (Professional photo with White Background and size less than 2 MB).
10. University Admission Offer Letter (If Already Issued).
Scholarship Deadline:
• Registration deadline for 2025 has passed.
• Registration for 2026 is now open with a tentative deadline in January 2026!
Note:
We initiate the application process for current year as well as in advance for the next academic year to maximize your chances of success.
