Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship 2027 in Hungary (Fully Funded)

The Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship is a Hungarian government program for international students. It supports bachelor’s, master’s, one-tier master’s, and PhD study at Hungarian universities. Pakistani applicants are nominated through HEC.

In this guide, we explain the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship 2027 for Pakistani students, based on the latest 2026-27 cycle. Official 2027-28 dates were not available at the time of writing.

Overview

• Country: Hungary
• Funded by: Government of Hungary
• Sending Partner: Higher Education Commission (HEC)
• Degree Level: Bachelor’s, One-Tier Master’s, Master’s, and PhD
• Application Portal: stipendiumhungaricum.hu/apply
• Last Deadline: January 15, 2026

Stipendium Hungaricum Deadline

The 2026-27 deadline was January 15, 2026, at 16:00 Pakistan Standard Time, on both the Tempus Public Foundation and HEC portals. Applications opened in November 2025, so a similar window is likely. Confirm the new dates on HEC’s website.

Seats for Pakistan

HEC listed these seats for 2026-27: Bachelor’s 200, One-Tier Master’s 70 (including 20 in medicine and 10 in dentistry), Master’s 100, and PhD 30. The Hungarian Embassy page gives lower maximum figures, so check the current HEC notice.

Scholarship Benefits

• Full tuition fee exemption
• Monthly stipend (reported as HUF 43,700 for bachelor’s and master’s students)
• Doctoral stipend (reported as HUF 140,000 to 180,000)
• Dormitory place or housing contribution
• Health insurance contribution

HEC notes that accommodation and health funding are only a contribution, so students should bring their own funds.

Eligibility Criteria

• Pakistani or AJK citizen (dual nationals are not eligible)
• At least 18 years old
• Intermediate for bachelor’s, 16 years of education for master’s, and an MS or MPhil for PhD
• Minimum 50% in HAT or USAT
• English proof, as required by the university

Required Documents

• Online application form and photograph
• Motivation letter
• Language proficiency proof
• Degree certificates and transcripts
• Passport or ID
• PhD only: research plan and recommendation letter

How to Apply

1. Choose up to two programs in the Study Finder.
2. Apply on the Tempus Public Foundation portal.
3. Register on the HEC portal and select the Hungarian Scholarship Program.
4. Print and sign the HEC form.
5. Attend any test or interview.

HEC nomination does not guarantee an award. Tempus Public Foundation makes the final decision.

Official website: HEC Stipendium Hungaricum

Also see: Fully Funded Scholarships for Pakistani Students 2027