The Government of Hungary, through its Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship 2025, is now offering fully funded opportunities for international students, including Nigerians to study in Hungary at undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels.
The scholarship covers tuition, accommodation, health insurance, monthly stipend, and even travel support.
Scholarship Overview
-
️ Host Country: Hungary
-
Eligible Universities: Over 30 public universities across Hungary
-
Degree Levels: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
-
Eligible Countries: Over 90 countries (Nigeria included)
-
Funding: Fully funded
-
Intake: September 2025
Scholarship Benefits
-
✅ 100% tuition fee exemption
-
✅ Monthly stipend:
-
HUF 43,700/month for undergraduates (≈ €110)
-
HUF 43,700/month for Master’s
-
HUF 140,000–180,000/month for PhD
-
-
✅ Free shared accommodation or housing allowance
-
✅ Full health insurance
-
✅ Travel contribution (in some cases)
Fields of Study
Available programs are offered in English and include:
-
Engineering & Technology
-
Natural Sciences
-
Computer Science & IT
-
Social Sciences
-
Medicine & Health Sciences
-
Agriculture
-
Arts & Humanities
-
Business & Economics
-
Law & International Relations
-
Education
✅ Courses are taught in English, Hungarian, or both (you can apply for English-taught programs).
✅ General Eligibility Criteria
-
Must be a citizen of an eligible partner country (e.g., Nigeria)
-
For Bachelor’s: Must have completed secondary school (WAEC/NECO)
-
For Master’s: Must have a Bachelor’s degree
-
For PhD: Must have a Master’s degree
-
Strong academic record
-
Must meet university entry and language requirements
-
Willingness to return home after studies (as declared in scholarship terms)
Required Documents
-
International Passport (bio page)
-
Academic certificates and transcripts
-
Statement of purpose / Motivation letter
-
Two letters of recommendation (for Master’s/PhD)
-
Medical certificate
-
Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or university letter if studied in English)
-
Research plan (PhD applicants)
Timeline
-
Applications Open: Expected mid-November 2025
-
Deadline: Usually mid-January 2026
-
Interviews & Review: February–April 2026
-
✈️ Final Results: June–July 2026
-
Start of Program: September 2026
How to Apply
-
Visit the official website:
https://stipendiumhungaricum.hu -
Select up to two programs at different universities
-
Submit your application via the online portal
-
Then, apply again through your home country’s nominating body
-
For Nigerians: Federal Ministry of Education (FME) usually handles nomination
-
Why Choose Hungary?
-
High-quality, affordable European education
-
English-taught programs in nearly all fields
-
International student-friendly environment
-
Chance to live, study, and work in a safe EU country
-
Full funding with living costs covered