Stipendium Hungaricum 2027: eligibility, funding, deadline and how to apply

🇭🇺 Hungary · Offered by Tempus Public Foundation (Hungarian Government) · For Bachelor's, Master's, PhD applicants.

Updated 10 November 2026 · Researched from the sources listed at the end. Confirm current details on the official website before you apply.

Country: 🇭🇺 Hungary
Provider: Tempus Public Foundation (Hungarian Government)
Degree levels: Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
Funding: Tuition-free education, monthly stipend, dormitory place or housing contribution, and medical insurance.
Deadline: 2026–27 deadline was 15 Jan 2026 (both HEC and SH portals). The 2027–28 deadline is expected around 15 Jan 2027.
Expected opening: Expected Nov 2026
Duration: Length of the programme (Master's 2 years; PhD 4 years).
Professor contact: Recommended: a professor's support or acceptance letter makes the application stronger.

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About the Stipendium Hungaricum

Bachelor's, master's and PhD study in Hungary for students from partner countries (Pakistan is one). Apply online and to your home nominating authority (HEC in Pakistan).

Eligibility

Who can apply

Pakistani citizens nominated by HEC (Pakistan is a partner country).

Academic requirements

Bachelor's for Master's, Master's for PhD; meet the Hungarian university's admission requirements (often an entrance exam/interview).

Language requirements

English (IELTS/TOEFL or university test) for English-taught programmes.

What the scholarship covers

Tuition-free education, monthly stipend, dormitory place or housing contribution, and medical insurance.

Tuition: Full tuition exemption.
Stipend and benefits: Master's HUF 43,700/month; PhD HUF 140,000/month (HUF 180,000 in the second phase); plus dorm or HUF 40,000/month housing.
Duration: Length of the programme (Master's 2 years; PhD 4 years).

Deadline and opening date

2026–27 deadline was 15 Jan 2026 (both HEC and SH portals). The 2027–28 deadline is expected around 15 Jan 2027.

Expected opening: Expected Nov 2026.

Required documents

Stipendium Hungaricum online application
HEC online application
Motivation letter
Degree and transcripts
Language certificate
Medical certificate
Recommendation letters (PhD/Master's)
Research plan (PhD)

How to apply

Apply on both the HEC portal and the Stipendium Hungaricum portal by the deadline; HEC shortlists, then universities test/interview.

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Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the Stipendium Hungaricum?

Pakistani citizens nominated by HEC (Pakistan is a partner country). Bachelor's for Master's, Master's for PhD; meet the Hungarian university's admission requirements (often an entrance exam/interview).

What does the Stipendium Hungaricum cover?

Tuition-free education, monthly stipend, dormitory place or housing contribution, and medical insurance. Master's HUF 43,700/month; PhD HUF 140,000/month (HUF 180,000 in the second phase); plus dorm or HUF 40,000/month housing.

What is the Stipendium Hungaricum deadline?

2026–27 deadline was 15 Jan 2026 (both HEC and SH portals). The 2027–28 deadline is expected around 15 Jan 2027. Expected opening: Expected Nov 2026.

Is IELTS required for the Stipendium Hungaricum?

English (IELTS/TOEFL or university test) for English-taught programmes.

Do I need a supervisor or professor's acceptance for the Stipendium Hungaricum?

Recommended: a professor's support or acceptance letter makes the application stronger.

How do I apply for the Stipendium Hungaricum?

Apply on both the HEC portal and the Stipendium Hungaricum portal by the deadline; HEC shortlists, then universities test/interview.

Sources

ScholarReach is an independent tool and is not affiliated with Tempus Public Foundation (Hungarian Government). This page gives general information researched from public sources. Requirements, amounts and deadlines change every year: always confirm them on the official website.