PhD Scholarships in Hungary
There are 5 active phd scholarships for international students in Hungary worth up to €18k, from 5 providers. Compare eligibility, awards, and deadlines below and apply before they close.
partial fundingSemmelweis University Scholarships in Medical Sciences
International students applying to medical and health sciences programmes at Semmelweis University. Awards range from partial tuition support to full funding (via national schemes such as Stipendium Hungaricum). For the Nursing MSc, applicants need a BSc in Nursing, IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 50+ / Duolingo 85+, and must pass an online entrance test and submit a 500-1000 word motivation letter.
Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme
For international students from partner countries that have an educational cooperation agreement with Hungary. Applicants apply through their home country's sending partner (nominating authority) and to Stipendium Hungaricum, for bachelor's, master's, one-tier master's, doctoral, or preparatory programmes at Hungarian universities.
Hungarian State Scholarship (Bilateral State Scholarships)
For international students from Hungary's partner countries and territories, under bilateral educational cooperation agreements. The Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship is funded by the Government of Hungary and managed by Tempus Public Foundation; applicants apply both through the online system and through the sending authority in their home country, and must meet the requirements of the chosen programme.
Central European University Scholarships
Open to international students of all nationalities. Undergraduate applicants need a high-school diploma or equivalent, master's applicants a recognised bachelor's degree, and doctoral applicants a completed master's degree. Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent) is required, with exemptions for students from English-medium institutions. Fully funded packages apply to master's and PhD applicants, while undergraduates are eligible for partial merit-based tuition awards.
Hungarian Diaspora Scholarship
Open to international students of Hungarian descent who reside in a diaspora community outside the European Union, Serbia, and the Zakarpatska Oblast region of Ukraine. Applicants must have Hungarian ancestry, apply for a bachelor's, master's, one-tier master's, doctoral, or non-degree program at a participating Hungarian university, and show commitment to studying in Hungary and reconnecting with their Hungarian roots.
Frequently asked questions
How many scholarships are available in Hungary?
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5 active scholarships are listed on this page, updated regularly.
Can international students apply for scholarships in Hungary?
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Yes — these scholarships are open to international students; check each one's eligibility and deadline.