Grants and scholarshipsFunding a degree in Hungary What you can really get
Which programmes actually exist, who can apply and where people most often go wrong.
- Main programme
- Stipendium Hungaricum
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Why Hungary
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.
Stipendium Hungaricum: the detail that matters most
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 We do not quote the payment amounts here: they are set in forints and revised periodically.
How we help you win a scholarship
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Your profile
We look at your grades, languages and goals, and tell you plainly which scholarships you qualify for.
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Universities and scholarships
We pick up to five scholarships and universities with the best odds and put the deadlines in a calendar.
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Documents and letters
Study plan, statement, recommendations, translations. We check every field of the form.
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Applying and moving
We file the applications, follow the universities' replies and help with the visa and the move.
Applying to a university
We prepare and file the application for a place and a scholarship. The university's own fee is paid separately, on its invoice.
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