Government of Hungary Bilateral State Scholarships 2026
Organization: Government of Hungary / Tempus Public Foundation
Host country: Hungary
Degree level: Undergraduate, Masters, Doctoral
Funding: Fully Funded
Deadline: February 19, 2026
Eligible countries: All countries with bilateral agreements
Fields of study: All accredited academic fields
The Government of Hungary Bilateral State Scholarship, managed by Tempus Public Foundation, provides an exceptional opportunity for foreign students to pursue Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees in Hungary. Based on bilateral education agreements, this scholarship supports full degree studies in any field or art at accredited Hungarian higher education institutions. It aims to foster international cooperation and cultural understanding.
Benefits
Full tuition fee waiver for the entire duration
Monthly stipend of HUF 43,700 (approx €120) for Bachelor/Master students
Monthly stipend of HUF 140,000 (approx €390) for Doctoral students
Accommodation contribution or free dormitory place
Medical insurance coverage
Eligibility
Must be a foreign citizen with a secondary school graduation certificate or higher education degree
Must meet specific admission requirements of the chosen Hungarian institution (including entrance exams)
For Doctoral applicants: Must hold a Master's degree
Must be nominated by the home country's scholarship partner office (for some specific bilateral agreements)
Must participate in Hungarian language/culture courses if studying in a foreign language
Requirements
Submit the online application form via Tempus Public Foundation
Secure a Preliminary Acceptance Letter from a Hungarian university
Provide proof of language proficiency (B2 level in English or Hungarian)
Submit a motivation letter explaining study goals
Provide a valid medical certificate
Submit official academic transcripts and degrees
Required Documents
Application Form (Tempus Public Foundation)
Valid Passport or Identity Card
Proof of Language Proficiency (B2 Certificate)
Copy of Highest Degree/Certificate
Motivation Letter
Preliminary Acceptance Letter (from Hungarian University)
Medical Certificate
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Programs of Study
All accredited fields of study
Arts
Humanities
Sciences
Engineering
Social Sciences
Application Process
Register online on the Tempus Public Foundation scholar system
Complete the CV section and educational details
Upload all required scanned documents including the Acceptance Letter
Submit the application before the deadline
Wait for the formal evaluation and nomination results
How to Apply
Visit the Tempus Public Foundation online application system
Register a new user account
Fill in your personal data and CV
Upload the 'Preliminary Acceptance Letter' from your chosen university along with other documents
Submit the application online by February 19, 2026
Selection Process
Technical check by Tempus Public Foundation
Institutional evaluation (Entrance exams by universities)
Nomination by the home country's partner authority (if applicable)
Final decision by the Board of Trustees of Tempus Public Foundation