The prestigious Hungary Government Scholarship 2025 is now accepting applications for its 2025/2026 academic year for PhD programmes. Aimed at fostering international education and enhancing academic cooperation, this programme offers unparalleled opportunities for international students to pursue their doctoral studies in Hungary. Here’s everything you need to know to take advantage of this unique opportunity!
Benefits of the Hungary PhD Scholarship
Selected scholarship recipients will receive comprehensive support throughout their studies, including:
- Tuition-Free Education: Exemption from all tuition fees.
- Monthly Stipend: Doctoral students receive HUF 140,000 (approx. €350) per month during the first phase of their studies (4 semesters) and HUF 180,000 (approx. €450) per month during the second phase (4 semesters).
- Accommodation Contribution: Either a free dormitory place (depending on institutional capacity) or a monthly contribution of HUF 40,000 (approx. €100) towards private accommodation.
- Medical Insurance: Access to healthcare services according to Hungarian law, including supplementary medical insurance coverage up to HUF 65,000 (approx. €160) per year.
Note: The scholarship provisions partially cover living expenses, and applicants are encouraged to consider additional financial resources.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Eligible Sending Partners: Applicants must be nominated by an eligible sending partner country that has a bilateral agreement with Hungary.
- Academic Requirements: Applicants should hold a relevant master’s degree or equivalent qualification.
- Language Proficiency: Applicants must meet the language requirements specified by the host institution, with programmes available in English or Hungarian.
- Supervisor Requirement: Some doctoral programmes may require a supervisor’s acceptance; applicants must check specific requirements.
Application Process and Timeline
1# Submit Applications: Applications must be submitted online via the Tempus Public Foundation’s portal (apply.stipendiumhungaricum.hu).
2# Required Documents: https://stipendiumhungaricum.hu/documents/stipendium_hungaricum/2025-2026/document_for_applicants_phd_25.pdf
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- Completed online application form: https://stipendiumhungaricum.hu/documents/stipendium_hungaricum/Call/PhD_Call_for_Applications.pdf
- Motivation letter.
- Proof of language proficiency.
- Academic certificates and transcripts.
- Research proposal.
- Letter of recommendation.
- Copy of identification document.
- Additional documents, such as supervisor’s statement (if required).
Note: The deadline for submitting a supervisor’s statement, if applicable, is 15 March 2025.
Deadline for Applications
The final deadline for application submission for Hungary government scholarship 2025 for PhD is 15 January 2025, and successful applicants will receive final selection results by July-August 2025.