🇭🇺 Hungary — Various Hungarian universities
Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship
IELTS Requirement & Application Guide
Overall
5.5
Components
L 5 / R 5 / W 5 / S 5
Level
UG, PG, PhD
Deadline
November–January
Country
🇭🇺 Hungary
Coverage
Full tuition fee waiver, Monthly stipend of HUF 43,700 for bachelor's and master's +3 more
About Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship
The Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship is Hungary's flagship government programme, available through bilateral agreements with over 80 countries. It covers full tuition, monthly stipends, accommodation, and health insurance for undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students at Hungarian universities.
IELTS Required
| Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Accepts: Academic ✓ / General ✗
Also accepted: TOEFL iBT 66
Coverage
- •Full tuition fee waiver
- •Monthly stipend of HUF 43,700 for bachelor's and master's
- •Monthly stipend of HUF 140,000 for doctoral
- •Accommodation or dormitory contribution
- •Health insurance
Tips for Meeting the Requirement
- 1.Stipendium Hungaricum requires IELTS 5.5 overall with 5.0 in each band. This accessible threshold opens doors for students who may not yet meet the higher requirements of Western European scholarships.
- 2.The application process goes through your home country's nominating authority (usually the Ministry of Education). Check with your country's designated agency for specific deadlines, which typically fall between November and January.
- 3.Hungary offers a wide range of English-taught programmes across many fields. The scholarship is generous — covering tuition, accommodation, and a living stipend — making it one of the most comprehensive funding packages in Europe.
Frequently Asked Questions
What IELTS score do I need for Stipendium Hungaricum?
Stipendium Hungaricum requires IELTS Academic 5.5 overall with a minimum of 5.0 in each component. TOEFL iBT (66+) is accepted as an alternative. Some programmes at specific universities may set higher language requirements.
Does Stipendium Hungaricum accept IELTS General Training?
No, only IELTS Academic is accepted for Stipendium Hungaricum applications. All degree-level programmes in Hungary require the Academic format of the IELTS test.
Can I apply for Stipendium Hungaricum from any country?
The scholarship is available to citizens of countries that have bilateral educational cooperation agreements with Hungary — currently over 80 countries. Your application must go through your country's official nominating authority.
Alcanza el requisito de IELTS de tu universidad
Estrategias semanales gratuitas para alcanzar Band 6.5, 7.0 o 7.5 para admisiones.