Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme for Foreign Students in Hungary

Applications
are invited for Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programme for the
academic year 2017-2018. Scholarships
are available for pursuing undergraduate (BA/BSc), master (MA/MSc) or doctoral
degree programme.
The
aim of the programme is to promote cultural understanding, economic and
political relations between Hungary and other countries. The core mission
of the programme is to increase the number of

foreign students in Hungary and
to encourage Hungarian higher education institutions to attract top foreign
students. Currently 41 sending partners are engaged in the programme.

Applicants
are eligible to apply only if they meet the minimum language criteria set by
the chosen host higher education institution. For study programmes in English
language students shall have a level of English proficiency required by the
host institution. Study programmes in Hungarian language students shall
participate in a one-year preparatory Hungarian language course before starting
their higher education studies.
Course
Level:
Scholarships
are available for pursuing undergraduate (BA/BSc), master (MA/MSc) or doctoral
degree programme.
Study
Subject:
Scholarship
subjects vary from country to country.
Scholarship
Award:
Provisions
Covered by the Scholarship:
  • Tuition-free
    education: exemption from the payment of tuition fee.
  • Monthly
    stipend: non-degree, bachelor, master and one-tier master level: monthly
    HUF 40 460 (cca EUR 130) contribution to the living expenses, for 12
    months a year, until the completion of studies,
  • Doctoral
    level: according to the current Hungarian legislation, the monthly
    amount of scholarship is HUF 140 000 (cca EUR 450) for the first phase of
    education (4 semesters) and HUF 180 000 (cca EUR 580) for the second phase
    (4 semesters) – for 12 months a year, until completion of studies.
  • Accommodation:
    dormitory place or a monthly contribution of HUF 40 000 to accommodation costs
    for the whole duration of the scholarship period.
  • Medical
    insurance:
  • Health
    care services according to the relevant Hungarian legislation (Act No. 80
    of 1997, national health insurance card) and supplementary medical
    insurance for up to HUF 65 000 (cca EUR 205) a year/person
Scholarship
can be taken in 
Hungary
Eligibility:
 
Stipendium
Hungaricum scholarships are available for bachelor, master, one-tier master,
doctoral and non-degree programmes (preparatory and specialisation courses).
Both full time and part time study modes are available in case of bachelor,
master, one-tier master and doctoral studies.
Nationality: Foreign Students can
apply for Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme.
List
of Countries: For full time programmes, students can apply from the following
Sending Partners:
Arab
Republic of Egypt, Argentine Republic, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Federal
Republic of Nigeria, Georgia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Islamic Republic of
Pakistan, Japan, Kingdom of Cambodia, Kingdom of Morocco, Kurdistan Regional
Government/Iraq, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Lebanese
Republic, Mongolia, Oriental Republic of Uruguay, Palestine, People’s
Democratic Republic of Algeria, People’s Republic of China (including the Hudec
scholarships), Republic of Albania, Republic of Angola, Republic of Azerbaijan,
Republic of Belarus, Republic of Colombia, Republic of Ecuador, Republic of
Ghana, Republic of India, Republic of Indonesia, Republic of Iraq, Republic of
Kazakhstan, Republic of Kenya, Republic of Korea, Republic of Kosovo, Republic
of Macedonia (FYROM is used at OSCE, UN, CoE, EU and NATO fora), Republic of
Moldova, Republic of Namibia, Republic of Paraguay, Republic of Serbia,
Republic of South Africa, Republic of the Philippines, Republic of the
Union of Myanmar, Republic of Turkey, Republic of Yemen, Russian Federation,
Socialist Republic of Vietnam, State of Israel, Syrian Arab Republic, The
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Tunisian Republic, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United
Mexican States
For
partial study programmes, students can apply from the following Sending
Partners:
 Georgia,
Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan, Kingdom of Cambodia, Lao People’s Democratic
Republic, Lebanese Republic, Mongolia, People’s Republic of China (only Hudec
applicants), Republic of Albania, Republic of Belarus, Republic of India,
Republic of Korea, Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Republic of Turkey,
Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Russian Federation, Syrian Arab Republic, United
Mexican States
College
Admission Requirement
Entrance
Requirement:
  • Applicant
    is eligible for participation in the Stipendium Hungaricum Programme
  • Applicant
    has applied for a scholarship type available within the framework of the
    Stipendium Hungaricum Programme and available for applicants of the
    Sending Partner
  • Applicant
    has applied for a study programme and a host institution participating in
    the programme and available for applicants of the Sending Partner
  • Applicant
    has submitted the application and all documents as required no later than
    the application deadline (except for cases listed in section 3.3.)
  • Applicant
    has proved his/her language proficiency (Please note that the
    institutional language requirements will be checked during the
    institutional examination process.).
English
Language Requirement: Applicants are eligible to apply only if they meet the
minimum language criteria set by the chosen host higher education institution.
Study programmes in English language: students shall have a level of English
proficiency required by the host institution. Study programmes in Hungarian
language: students shall participate in a one-year preparatory Hungarian
language course before starting their higher education studies. In addition to
the Hungarian language, subjects related to the chosen field of studies will
also be taught in Hungarian. Study programmes in other languages: students
shall have a level of proficiency in the language of the study programme
required by the host institution.
How
to Apply:
Applications
should be submitted online. In addition to the application for the
scholarship, the applicant must submit the following documents:
  • Online
    application form – completed in the language of the selected study
    programme or in English
  • Curriculum
    Vitae: only CVs in Europass format are accepted ; the CV must include
    a photo of the applicant; written in the language of the selected study
    programme or in English
  • Motivation
    Letter: minimum 1 page, typed with Times New Roman 12 point font size
    letters; written in English or Hungarian.
  • Language
    proficiency: for study programmes in Hungarian language: proof of
    Hungarian language proficiency, with a minimum level determined by the
    host institution; for study programmes in other languages: proof of
    language proficiency, with a minimum level determined by the host
    institution (see section 2.3.).
  • School
    certificates and their notarized English or Hungarian translations –
    bachelor level: copy of secondary school graduation certificate or
    equivalent – master level: copy of bachelor degree certificate or
    equivalent – one-tier master level: copy of secondary school graduation
    certificate or equivalent – doctoral level: copy of master degree
    certificate or equivalent – non-degree level: certificate according to the
    institutional requirements.
  • Medical
    certificate – medical certificate of satisfactory health condition (issued
    not earlier than 1 month, a written certificate from a physician to prove
    that the applicant does not have the following illnesses: AIDS, Hepatitis
    A, B, C or any other epidemic conditions).
  • Copy
    of passport copy of that page of the passport which contains the personal
    data of the applicant.
  • Research
    Plan – minimum 2 pages, typed with Times New Roman 12 point font size
    letters, written in the language of the selected study programme
  • Research
    Plan – minimum 2 pages, typed with Times New Roman 12 point font size
    letters, written in the language of the selected study programme
  • Portfolio
    – photographs of three works of art/sketches (indicating the date of
    creation)
  • Audio
    Portfolio – audio track of three works (indicating the date of the
    creation).
Application
Deadline:
The
deadline for submitting the complete application package: March 5, 2017.

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