Hungary Scholarship for Master’s and Doctoral Studies – Academic Year 2026–2027

We inform all students interested in studying abroad that applications are now open for the Hungary Study Scholarship, also known as the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship.

Eligible categories:
Top-ranking students in their respective specializations enrolled in the academic year 2025/2026 (with a maximum of three students per specialization); students in the third year of the Bachelor’s degree (L3) wishing to pursue a Master’s degree; and students enrolled in Master 2 / Engineering 5 (M2 / Ing 5) during the academic year 2025/2026 wishing to apply for a PhD program.

The deadline for online registration on the Stipendium platform is January 15, 2026.
After completing the online registration, applicants must submit their files to the Vice-Rectorate for External Relations, accompanied by a copy of the Stipendium registration certificate, before January 22, 2026.

Application file requirements:

1. Application form (template).

2. Certificate of online registration on the Stipendium platform.

3. Copy of the selection committee meeting minutes.

4. A handwritten motivation letter signed by the direct supervisor.

5. A copy of the Baccalaureate transcript.

For PhD applications:
6. Certificates of registration/re-registration for the five years of the university curriculum.
Transcripts of the first four years of study (L1/I1, L2/I2, L3/I3, M1/I4 for universities and university centers, or CP1, CP2, 1ASC, 2ASC for Higher Schools).

For Master’s applications:
Certificates of registration/re-registration for the three years of the university curriculum.

7. For PhD applications: transcripts of the first two years of study (L1, L2).

8. Certificate of ranking as top student of the cohort (template).

9. Student star-rating certificate (template).

10. Copy of the first page of the passport.

11. One passport-size photo.

All information related to this scholarship can be found on the official website:
http://www.stipendiumhungaricum.hu

Finally, it should be noted that the scholarship is funded exclusively by the Hungarian authorities, and that the final selection of accepted candidates is also the responsibility of the Hungarian side.