Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme

• 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?

• Website: http://studyinhungary.hu/study-in-hungary/menu/stipendium-hungaricum-scholarship-programme

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