Hungarian Government Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarships (Fully Funded)

Tuition-free education

• exemption from the payment of tuition fee

Monthly stipend

• doctoral level: according to the current Hungarian legislation, the monthly amount of scholarship is HUF  140,000 (cca EUR 415) for the first phase of education (4 semesters) and HUF  180,000 (cca EUR 530) for the second phase (4 semesters) – for 12 months a year, until completion of studies. Please see details in section 1.2.1.
• non-degree, bachelor’s, master’s and one-tier master’s level: monthly amount of HUF 43,700 (cca EUR 130) contribution to the living expenses in Hungary, for 12 months a year, until the completion of studies

Accommodation contribution

• ​free dormitory place or a contribution of HUF 40,000/month to accommodation costs for the whole duration of the scholarship period (Please note that if the student does not live in the dormitory, then the HUF 40,000/month is a contribution to that rental costs, and in bigger cities – especially in the capital city – this contribution would not cover the full amount of rental costs.)

Medical insurance

• health care services according to the relevant Hungarian legislation (Act LXXX of 1997, national health insurance card) and supplementary medical insurance for up to HUF 65,000 (cca EUR 195) a year/person

Please bear in mind that these provisions are only a contribution to the living expenses of the Scholarship Holders. It means that it does not fully cover all the costs of living and the students need to add their own financial resources in order to cover all living expenses in Hungary.