University of Pecs Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship 2026

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.

• Be an international student
• Be applying to an eligible undergraduate, master’s or PhD programs available at the University of Pecs
• Meet the requirement conditions for your chosen program
• Submit your application on or before the deadline.
• Be more than 18 years by August 2026.

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

To apply for the University of Pecs Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should;

• Click the button below to visit the Stipndium Hungaricum website
• Apply through the online application system of Tempus Public Foundation
• Choose your selected study program at the University of Pécs as your priority.
• Register in the system by providing your basic personal information. Please ensure you enter your citizenship correctly, as this enables you to view the available study programs.
• Please, write down your unique applicant access code and keep it in a safe place.
• Log in to the system with your unique applicant access code.

Choose your study program at the University of Pécs by selecting:

• Specific institution: the University of Pécs
• study level: bachelor OR master OR doctoral
• study modes: full degree studies OR partial/exchange studies
• choose English as your language of study

You can choose a maximum of two study programs (as first and second priorities).
Finish the remaining sections of the online application form, upload the necessary documents, and submit your application by 15 January!