🔹 Why Choose Hungary?

  • ✅ Affordable compared to other EU countries

  • ✅ English-taught programs available

  • ✅ IELTS not mandatory (English Proficiency Certificate is enough)

  • ✅ Safe, beautiful country with rich history & vibrant student life

  • ✅ Home to world-class universities:

    • University of Debrecen

    • Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME)

    • Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE)

    • University of Pécs

    • University of Szeged

    • Central European University (CEU)

🔹 Top Scholarships in Hungary 2025–2026

1️⃣ Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship (Fully Funded)

  • Degree level: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, Non-degree

  • Benefits:

    • 100% Tuition fee covered

    • Monthly stipend: HUF 43,700 (~€120)

    • Free dormitory accommodation or HUF 40,000/month housing allowance

    • Health insurance + medical costs covered

  • Eligibility: Students from 70+ partner countries

  • Deadline: Usually January 2025

2️⃣ Central European University (CEU) Scholarships

  • For: Undergraduate, Master’s & PhD

  • Types of Scholarships:

    • CEU Master’s Excellence: €1,000/month

    • CEU Master’s Distinction: €750/month

    • CEU Master’s Scholarship: €500/month

    • CEU Master’s Partial Scholarship: €300/month

    • CEU Doctoral Scholarship: Tuition + €1,880/month stipend

  • Undergraduate Awards:

    • Partial Tuition Awards: Up to 50% fee reduction (€3,500/year)

    • Presidential Scholar Award: €5,000 total across 4 years

3️⃣ Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Scholarship (Fully Funded)

  • International program across multiple EU universities (Hungary included)

  • Covers:

    • Tuition fees

    • Travel expenses

    • Visa costs

    • Living allowance

  • Competitive – only top-ranked applicants are selected

4️⃣ Hungarian Diaspora Scholarship

  • For students of Hungarian origin living outside EU, Serbia, or Ukraine

  • Benefits: Tuition + stipend + housing + health insurance

  • Requires Diaspora Recommendation Letter from embassy/community

5️⃣ Bilateral State Scholarships

  • Based on agreements between Hungary & other countries

  • Covers: tuition fees, stipend, accommodation allowance

  • Managed via each country’s national scholarship office

6️⃣ CEEPUS Scholarship

  • For students/faculty from Central & Eastern European Universities

  • Exchange program – semester-based mobility

  • Covers tuition waiver + stipend

7️⃣ Erasmus+ Mobility Program

  • Semester or year abroad in Hungary

  • Covers tuition + monthly allowance + travel support

8️⃣ EEA Grants Scholarships

  • Supports mobility & cooperation between EEA countries & Hungary

  • Covers tuition + partial living costs

🔹 How to Study in Hungary Without IELTS?

You can apply without IELTS if you:

  1. Provide an English Proficiency Certificate from your last institution.
    (It must state that your previous education was in English.)

  2. Take alternative tests accepted by many universities:

    • TOEFL

    • Cambridge English Exams

    • Pearson PTE

    • Duolingo English Test

  3. Enroll in English Foundation/Preparatory Courses before your degree.

📅 Application Timeline (General)

  • November–January 2025 → Application deadlines for most scholarships

  • March–May 2025 → Selection rounds/interviews

  • July 2025 → Final results announced

  • September 2025 → Classes start

🌍 Conclusion

Hungary is a golden opportunity for international students seeking affordable, high-quality education in Europe. With programs in English, scholarships covering tuition, accommodation, stipends, and health insurance, and the option to study without IELTS, Hungary 2025–2026 is one of the best destinations for global learners.