Hungary has officially opened applications under the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme for the 2026–2027 academic year, and University of Carthage–nominated students now have a clear, fully funded pathway to pursue higher education in Hungary. This government-funded opportunity supports full-time Bachelor’s, One-Tier Master’s, Master’s, and PhD degrees at public Hungarian universities and remains available for the 2026–2027 cohort until mid-January 2026.
This article focuses on how students associated with the University of Carthage can benefit from the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship, explaining the funding it offers, eligibility checks, and key deadlines for the 2026–2027 intake.
What this scholarship offers for University of Carthage students?
For students and graduates of the University of Carthage, the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship provides a fully funded study route to Hungary’s public universities with comprehensive financial coverage, including:
- Full tuition fee waiver at Hungarian public universities for University of Carthage nominees
- Monthly living allowance for University of Carthage–recommended candidates
- Bachelor’s, One-Tier Master’s, and Master’s levels: 43,700 HUF per month
- PhD level: 140,000 HUF per month in the first phase and 180,000 HUF per month in the second phase
- Free university dormitory accommodation or a monthly housing contribution of 40,000 HUF
- Full medical insurance throughout the study period.
All benefits apply for the entire duration of the selected programme, provided University of Carthage candidates meet academic progression requirements.
Academic fields available to University of Carthage applicants
The scholarship supports full-degree programmes only, and University of Carthage students may apply at the following levels:
- Bachelor’s degree
- One-Tier Master’s programmes
- Master’s degree
- Doctoral (PhD) programmes
University of Carthage applicants can choose from a wide range of eligible fields, including engineering, information technology, natural sciences, health sciences, agriculture, economics, social sciences, arts, humanities, sports sciences, architecture, veterinary medicine, and other approved disciplines aligned with Hungarian universities.
Eligibility checks for University of Carthage candidates
Applicants from or nominated by the University of Carthage must satisfy the following eligibility conditions:
- Must apply for a full-time degree programme through the University of Carthage nomination channel
- Must obtain the required academic qualification before 1 August 2026
- Must meet the language requirements of the chosen programme (English, French, or Hungarian), or enroll in a funded Hungarian language preparatory year if required
- Previous Stipendium Hungaricum award holders from the University of Carthage cannot reapply for the same study level
- Master’s and PhD applicants from the University of Carthage must meet age limits and academic performance criteria
- PhD applicants affiliated with the University of Carthage must submit a research proposal and, where required, a supervisor’s confirmation from a Hungarian host university
Selection is merit-based and competitive, with nominations coordinated through the University of Carthage.
Apply: https://ucar.rnu.tn/scholarship-opportunities-in-hungary-academic-year-2026-2027/
Application Deadline for University of Carthage Nominees
The last date to apply for the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship for the 2026–2027 academic year through the University of Carthage is 15 January 2026 at 14:00 (Central European Time).