University of Pecs Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship 2026

Summary:

Every year, hundreds of international students gain admission to the University of Pecs with the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship.

The Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme was launched in 2013 by the Hungarian Government as part of the “Eastern and Southern Opening” policy. The scholarship program is managed by Tempus Public Foundation.

The program’s core mission is to increase the number of foreign students in Hungary and encourage Hungarian higher education institutions to attract top foreign students. Currently, 94 sending partners are engaged in the program.

Eligibilities:

To be considered for the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarships, you must:

• Be an international student

• Be applying to an eligible undergraduate, master’s, or PhD programs available at the University of Pécs

• Meet the requirements for your chosen program

• Submit your application on or before the deadline.

• Be more than 18 years by August 2026.

Benefits:

• The provisions covered by the scholarship include;

  • Tuition-free education: exemption from the payment of tuition fees.

  • Monthly stipend: 

    • non-degree, bachelor, master, and one-tier master level: monthly HUF 43 700 contributions to the living expenses, for 12 months a year, until the completion of studies,

    • doctoral level:  monthly HUF 140 000 for 12 months a year until the completion of studies.

  • Accommodation: dormitory placement 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 a year/person

Deadline:

January 15, 2026

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