Study in Hungary

Overview

Stipendium Hungaricum is Hungary's flagship government scholarship. The official site says it fully covers tuition fees and supports accommodation costs, for programmes taught in English at Hungarian universities.

Other options listed by Study in Hungary include bilateral state scholarships, Erasmus+, CEEPUS and EEA Grants.

Admission steps

1. Use the Study Finder to shortlist programmes.
2. Read the entry and admission requirements and the application timeline on Study in Hungary.
3. Submit your Stipendium Hungaricum application on the official online portal when the call is open, or apply directly to a university if you are self-funded.
4. Wait for the selection result and the university offer.
5. Apply for your residence permit or visa at the Hungarian consulate.

Documents you usually need

• Passport
• Transcripts and degree certificates
• Language proof for the programme
• Motivation letter and references where requested
• Extra documents listed in the current scholarship call. Always follow the call, not an old checklist.

Visa and residence permit

1. For stays up to 90 days in 180: apply for a visa at the Hungarian consulate.
2. For stays over 3 months: apply for a residence permit at the consulate abroad. Permits are issued for at least 90 days and up to 2 years.
3. Study must be full-time at a registered Hungarian institution or a recognised preparatory course.
4. Check the consulate list for where to apply from Pakistan.

Documents

• Valid travel document
• Proof of the purpose of stay (student enrolment)
• Proof of accommodation
• Proof of sufficient financial resources
• Full health insurance, or enough funds to pay for healthcare

Funding and scholarships

• Stipendium Hungaricum: tuition coverage and accommodation support.
• Hungarian Diaspora, bilateral state scholarships, Erasmus+, CEEPUS and EEA Grants: listed on Study in Hungary.

All scholarships