Study in Hungary
ABOUT HUNGARY
Hungary is among the top Study destinations in Europe with the capital Budapest regarded as one of the most beautiful cities worldwide for Study and living. Despite its relatively small size, the country is home to numerous World Heritage Sites, UNESCO Biosphere Reserves, the second largest thermal lake in the world (Lake Hévíz), the largest lake in Central Europe (Lake Balaton), and the largest natural grassland in Europe (Hortobágy).
EDUCATIONAL PERSPECTIVE
Hungarian Higher Education has been representing academic excellence for more than 600 years. The first university was founded in 1367 in Pécs, which is located in the Southern region of Hungary. Today, there are 65 higher education institutions (29 public and 37 private) in Hungary, ranging from minor universities of applied sciences to top research universities. Internationalization is becoming an essential part of their development strategies: they offer 550 courses in English, German, French and other languages.
Hungarian institutions achieved a high position in many university rankings, and Hungarian degrees are of internationally recognised quality. The membership of the Hungarian Accreditation Committee in charge of providing quality assurance and evaluating education and research programmes at higher education institutions was renewed by the European Association of Quality Assurance and in the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education in 2015. Hungary followed the recommendation of the European Parliament to establish its National Qualifications Framework in 2008.
Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship
Stipendium Hungaricum, the Hungarian Government’s most prestigious higher education scholarship programme, offers a wide range of courses for high-achieving international students with an excellent academic track record. The scholarship aims to support the internationalization of Hungarian higher education and its constant development, strengthen the international relations of the academic and research community, and promote the good reputation and competitiveness of Hungarian higher education worldwide.
The programme, founded by the Hungarian Government in 2013, is supervised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and managed by the Tempus Public Foundation.
It is based on bilateral education agreements between Hungary and the governments of the sending countries. It is available on five continents in over 90 countries, attracting tens of thousands of international students each year. Applicants are offered around 800 full degree programmes, covering all higher education fields at all degree levels, including part-time and doctoral programmes.
The fact that over 93% of our scholarship holders would choose Hungary again is a testament to the programme’s quality and motivates us to further expand the scope of the scholarship in the future.
Provisions Covered by the Scholarship
Bachelor’s, master’s, one-tier master’s and non-degree programmes
Tuition-free education – exemption from the payment of tuition fee
Monthly stipend – non-degree, bachelor’s, master’s and one-tier master’s level: monthly amount of HUF 43,700 (cca EUR 110) contribution to the living expenses in Hungary, for 12 months a year, until the completion of studies
Accommodation contribution – free dormitory place or a contribution of HUF 40,000/month to accommodation costs for the whole duration of the scholarship period (Please note that if the student does not live in the dormitory, the HUF 40,000/month is a contribution to that rental costs, and in bigger cities – especially in the capital city – this contribution would not cover the full amount of rental costs.)
Medical insurance – health care services according to the relevant Hungarian legislation (Act LXXX of 1997, national health insurance card) and supplementary medical insurance for up to HUF 65,000 (cca 170 EUR) a year/person
Doctoral programmes
Tuition-free education – exemption from the payment of tuition fee
Monthly stipend – doctoral level: according to the current Hungarian legislation, the monthly amount of scholarship is HUF 140,000 (cca EUR 365 for the first phase of education (4 semesters) and HUF 180,000 (cca EUR 470) for the second phase (4 semesters) – for 12 months a year, until completion of studies.
Accommodation contribution – free dormitory place or a contribution of HUF 40,000/month to accommodation costs for the whole duration of the scholarship period (Please note that if the student does not live in the dormitory, then the HUF 40,000/month is a contribution to that rental costs, and in bigger cities – especially in the capital city – this contribution would not cover the full amount of rental costs.)
Medical insurance – health care services according to the relevant Hungarian legislation (Act LXXX of 1997, national health insurance card) and supplementary medical insurance for up to HUF 65,000 (cca 170 EUR) a year/person
Please bear in mind that these provisions are only a contribution to the living expenses of the Scholarship Holders.
It means that it does not fully cover all the costs of living and the students need to add their own financial resources in order to cover all living expenses in Hungary. All applicants are highly advised to check the expected living expenses both in Hungary and in the city that they wish to live in before applying; please do check our Cost of Living Calculator by clicking here: http://www.studyinhungary.hu/living-in-hungary/menu/your-costs-of-living.html
WHY CHOOSE HUNGARY – FROM A STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
While some choose it for easier admission procedure and less documents for getting acceptance; while other choose it for employment opportunities in European Union during education years and after graduation. Hungary offers different type of scholarships for foreigners and a number of education programmes are offered in English and German language. Hungarian embassies issue education visas easier than other European Union and Schengen Member States. Residence permit issued in Hungary for foreign students allows them to travel to other Schengen countries without any visa. Additionally, t he number of low costs flights connect Hungarian cities to other countries and popular travel destinations.
Hungarian tertiary education has a three cycle degree structure (BA/BSc, MA/MSc, PhD/DLA), according to the objectives of the Bologna Process. Hungary was among the 29 states signing the Bologna Declaration in 1999, proposing a European Higher Education Area (EHEA), in which students and graduates could use prior qualifications in one country as acceptable entry requirements for further study in another
INTAKES
September & February
Scholarship only available for September intake ( Deadline: 15th January)
DEADLINES
Varies from university to university
PASSPORT VALIDITY REQUIREMENT
Twelve months validity beyond planned departure date from the Schengen area required
LIVING COST
You will need at least 500 Euros per month to cover the costs of accommodation including utilities, pay for local transport, and even go out occasionally. This amount should cover the costs of rent, utilities, shopping for everyday items and local transport – though not the tuition fee. As the rent constitutes a significant item of your total expenditure, the final amount will depend on whether you rent a room, a flat, or whether you are accommodated in a student hostel. There are regional differences in this amount, since life in Budapest is more expensive than in other Hungarian cities.
AFTER STUDIES – SETTLEMENT OPTIONS
Third-country nationals can apply for permanent residency under National Permanent Residence Permit (NPRP) (Állandó tartózkodási kártya) in Hungary if you have lawfully lived at least 3 years in Hungary without being absent for 90 days every year.
ABOUT HUNGARY
Hungary is among the top Study destinations in Europe with the capital Budapest regarded as one of the most beautiful cities worldwide for Study and living. Despite its relatively small size, the country is home to numerous World Heritage Sites, UNESCO Biosphere Reserves, the second largest thermal lake in the world (Lake Hévíz), the largest lake in Central Europe (Lake Balaton), and the largest natural grassland in Europe (Hortobágy).
EDUCATIONAL PERSPECTIVE
Hungarian Higher Education has been representing academic excellence for more than 600 years. The first university was founded in 1367 in Pécs, which is located in the Southern region of Hungary. Today, there are 65 higher education institutions (29 public and 37 private) in Hungary, ranging from minor universities of applied sciences to top research universities. Internationalization is becoming an essential part of their development strategies: they offer 550 courses in English, German, French and other languages.
Hungarian institutions achieved a high position in many university rankings, and Hungarian degrees are of internationally recognised quality. The membership of the Hungarian Accreditation Committee in charge of providing quality assurance and evaluating education and research programmes at higher education institutions was renewed by the European Association of Quality Assurance and in the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education in 2015. Hungary followed the recommendation of the European Parliament to establish its National Qualifications Framework in 2008.
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