Admission · HungaryStipendium Hungaricum is Hungary's government scholarship programme; according to the official Study in Hungary portal, over 12,000 scholarship students are currently in the country, choosing from more than 900 programmes.
Our mentors for this country come from its leading universities, including Semmelweis University
Tell us about yourself and we'll answer for this country: requirements, timing and where to start.
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What gets checked first. Many people find out about it too late.
You cannot apply directly — a sending partner must nominate you
We tell you this before you pay, so you don't waste a year and your money.
27 universities with worked-through profiles: standing, ranking positions, city and what admission takes. These aren't all the universities we can help you get into to Hungary. If the one you want isn't listed, write to us.
Admission has four parts. Start with whichever matters most to you right now.
The headline argument is an EU degree: Hungarian universities operate within the European Higher Education Area, their degrees are recognised across Europe, and both tuition and living costs sit well below Western Europe.
Around 900 programmes are offered in foreign languages, predominantly English — meaning you can study without knowing Hungarian.
The programme was established by the Hungarian Government and is operated by Tempus Public Foundation. It covers tuition, a monthly stipend, an accommodation contribution and medical insurance.
The key difference from most scholarships: you cannot apply directly. A candidate must be nominated by the sending partner in their own country — a partner organisation of the programme. The list of partner countries is reviewed each cycle, so it must be checked on the official site before you start preparing documents.
And an honest caveat stated plainly by Semmelweis University itself: the scholarship does not fully cover living costs — you will still need your own funds. We do not quote the payment amounts here: they are set in forints and revised periodically.
International students obtain a residence permit for the purpose of studies, valid from one to three years, applied for through Hungarian missions abroad or the Enter Hungary platform.
That status allows work of up to 30 hours per week during term and full-time outside term, up to 90 days a year. Hungary is in the Schengen area, so visa requirements for Russian citizens should be confirmed separately and well in advance.
In Hungary the most useful thing we offer is honest navigation of the requirements and help preparing documents.
Write to us if you are considering Hungary — we will tell you where this direction stands and what can realistically be done now.
You message us or take the quiz on the site. We ask about your goal, budget, language and timing.
We suggest countries, universities and programmes that suit you. If we see anything that could get in the way, we tell you straight away.
We help with your documents and motivation letter, submit the applications and deal with the admissions office.
You get your offer letter, and we help with the visa, insurance and housing. We stay in touch for your first weeks there.
English or Hungarian. Which exam you will be asked for and how we prepare you is covered under Language and exams.
Residence permit for studies. The documents and timing depend on the university and programme — we check them against your case.
The main programme is Stipendium Hungaricum. What you can apply for with your profile is covered under Grants and scholarships.
You cannot apply directly — a sending partner must nominate you
27 with full profiles: status, rankings, city and requirements. We also help with universities that aren't in the catalogue yet.
We shortlist universities and programmes for your profile, prepare your documents and motivation letter, submit the applications and help with the visa and the move. If anything could stand in the way, we tell you before you pay and suggest another option.
Tell us where you'd like to study and what you're interested in. We'll suggest where to start and how we can work together.
