The Eötvös Loránd University in Hungary is inviting applications for the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarships, which offer fully funded opportunities for international students to pursue Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degrees.
- 🎓 Scholarship Overview: Stipendium Hungaricum is a Hungarian government scholarship for international students, launched in 2013 to promote cultural and economic ties.
- 📝 Application Status: Currently open; deadline for 2026/2027 academic year is January 15, 14:00 (CET).
- 🌍 Eligibility: Citizens from nearly 80 countries; available for full-degree or partial (exchange) studies.
- 💰 Financial Benefits: Exemption from tuition and application fees; dormitory placement or HUF 40,000/month allowance; health care and private insurance; free visa and residence permit services; free library access.
- 💵 Scholarship Amounts: HUF 43,700/month for preparatory, bachelor’s, and master’s; doctoral: HUF 140,000/month for first two years, HUF 180,000/month for research/dissertation years.
- 🎓 Available Programs at ELTE: Education Sciences, Psychology, Humanities, Informatics, Science, Social Sciences, Primary and Pre-School Education, Business.
- 📚 Study Levels: Preparatory (1 year, non-degree), Bachelor’s (3–3.5 years), Master’s (2 years), Doctoral (2+2 years).
- ⚠️ Conditions: Further rules apply; read the Call for Application carefully before applying.
- 🔗 Resources: Official website, application guide, Calls for Applications (Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral), Operational Regulations, application platform.
- 📧 Contact: ELTE Stipendium Hungaricum coordinator Luca Lafferton (sh@dep.elte.hu); program-specific queries via email or contact form.
Designation:
Fully Funded Scholarship
Research Area:
Various fields including but not limited to Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, Computer Sciences, and Engineering.
Location:
Eötvös Loránd University, Hungary
Eligibility/Qualification:
- All international students are eligible to apply.
- Bachelor’s Degree: Applicants must possess a School Certificate.
- Master’s Degree: Applicants must hold an Undergraduate Degree.
- Doctoral Degree: A Master’s Degree is required.
- Applicants must meet the health requirements.
Job Description:
This scholarship covers all educational expenses including full tuition fees, a monthly stipend of 43,700 HUF (sufficient for food and living expenses), fully provided accommodation, health insurance, and round-trip airfare for selected students. The duration of the scholarship is:
- Bachelor’s Degree: 2-4 Years
- Master’s Degree: 1.5-2 Years
- Doctoral Degree: 4 Years
How to Apply:
Interested candidates must apply through the online application system. Create an account, fill out the application form, and upload the required documents, which include:
- Certificate of Education (High School Diploma, University Degrees)
- Proof of citizenship (e.g., Passport)
- Short Resume/CV
- Medical Certificates
Last Date to Apply:
15 January 2026
For more detailed information and to begin the application process, please refer to the official link.



