INTRODUCTION

Are you an international student looking for a life-changing scholarship to study in Europe? The Hungarian government’s prestigious Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programme gives you exactly that at the University of Debrecen in Hungary.

When & How to Apply

Applications open in November 2025. Visit the official online application platform to begin: stipendium hungaricum
Before you submit, review the previous year’s Call for Applications here:
you’re applying from your home country, contact your local Sending Partner for guidance.
On the application platform:

• Choose the University of Debrecen as your preferred institution
• You may apply for up to two study programmes

Why Choose the University of Debrecen?

As a government-supported public research university located in a protected forest area, the University of Debrecen boasts:

• Over 31,000 students, including 7,600 international students from more than 130 countries
• 13 faculties, 8 campuses, more than 500 research labs
• Degree-programmes in English since 1987, with over 80 English-language programmes available
• Two teaching hospitals (with ~2,986 beds) and 3 million patients served annually

What the Scholarship Covers

The full Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship includes:

• Free tuition for the entire duration of your BSc, MSc or PhD programme
• A monthly stipend
• Accommodation contribution
• Free medical insurance throughout your studies

Study Fields Covered

You can apply to programmes across many fields, including:

• Agriculture
• Business
• Computing / IT
• Engineering
• Health sciences (including medicine, dentistry, pharmacy)
• Humanities
• Science and Law

The exact list of programmes available depends on your home country. Explore all UD’s programmes (A-Z) here: Undergraduate / Graduate / PhD programmes

Selection Procedure

• Nomination by your Sending Partner
• Institutional evaluation by UD → if your documents are complete you’ll be invited to exam/interview
• Final decision issued by Tempus Public Foundation (TPF) — the scholarship awarding body

Next Steps

• Mark your calendar for November 2025 when the application portal opens
• Read the latest Call for Application carefully
• Check your home country’s eligibility & Sending Partner details
• Start gathering academic transcripts, proof of English (or Hungarian) proficiency, CV and any required documents
• Select your preferred study programme(s) at the University of Debrecen
• Complete the online form as early as possible for the best chance
• Visit to apply https://apply.stipendiumhungaricum.hu/

Have questions? Contact the University’s International Office via: shinfo@edu.unideb.hu

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