University Scholarships in Hungary

Hungarian universities offer tuition waivers, merit scholarships and international student discounts.

Required documents

• University application form.
• Passport.
• Academic transcripts.
• Degree certificate.
• CV.
• Motivation letter.
• Language certificate.
• Recommendation letter.
• Research proposal for PhD.
• Portfolio, if relevant.

Eligible nationalities

• Varies by university.
• Some are open to all international students.
• Some are for non-EU students.
• Some are for high-ranking applicants.
• Some are programme-specific.
• Some are for students not receiving Stipendium Hungaricum.

How to apply

• Apply directly to the university.
• Check scholarship options during admission.
• Submit separate scholarship form if required.
• Some awards are automatic based on merit.

Usual timeline

• Start preparing: October to January.
• Application period: winter to spring.
• Results: spring or summer.
• Start: September.
• Payment or waiver: after enrolment.