Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship 2026/27

The Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship 2026 is a prestigious, fully funded scholarship established by the Government of Hungary. This program welcomes international students, including those from Pakistan, to pursue undergraduate, master’s, one-tier master, or PhD studies at Hungary’s top universities—completely tuition-free.


Program Background

Launched in 2013, the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship aims to support global academic excellence, promote cultural diversity, and foster international research collaboration. The program is open to over 90 partner countries, with more than 50,000 students already having benefited. All degrees are offered in English at Hungary’s leading universities.


Scholarship Benefits

Recipients of the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship 2026 receive:

BenefitDetails
Tuition Fee100% coverage for the full duration of the selected degree
Monthly StipendBachelor’s/Master’s: HUF 43,700/month (approx. €110)
PhD: HUF 140,000–180,000/month (approx. €350–€450)
Accommodation SupportFree university dormitory OR HUF 40,000/month housing support
Health InsuranceComprehensive coverage for the entire study period
Application / RegistrationNo fees required

Eligibility for Pakistani Students

  • Pakistani students are fully eligible, as Pakistan is an official partner country.
  • Application and nomination for the scholarship are carried out through the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan.
  • Students may apply for Bachelor’s, Master’s, One-Tier Master, or PhD programs.
  • The HEC is expected to make an official call for applications between November and December 2025.

Participating Hungarian Universities

Some of Hungary’s leading universities participating in the scholarship program include:

  • Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE)
  • University of Debrecen
  • Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME)
  • University of Pécs
  • University of Szeged
  • Corvinus University of Budapest
  • Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences

These institutions together offer over 900 English-taught programs, covering fields such as Engineering, Business, Computer Science, Medicine, Agriculture, Social Sciences, and the Arts.


Application Timeline

Application OpensNovember 2025
Application Deadline15 January 2026 (2 PM CET)

Prepare your documents ahead of time for a chance to study in Hungary, experience life in the heart of Europe, and earn a world-class degree at no cost. The Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship 2026 offers not just academic excellence, but also cultural exposure and international career opportunities—fully funded for qualified students.