The Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programme was established by the Hungarian Government to promote the internationalization of Hungarian higher education. The programme was intended to attract high-performing foreign students from all around the world who can establish personal and professional attachments to Hungary while enjoying high-quality education in the heart of Europe. In Hungary, the students can enjoy affordable living costs with a great benefit-cost ratio, a safe and friendly living environment with convenient public transport, a vibrant cultural life, and several UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
These apart, Hungarian universities offer innovative and competitive professional programmes in medicine and engineering in English. Currently, under the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programme, the University of Debrecen is one of the best destinations for international students looking to apply at bachelor’s, master’s and Ph.D. Levels.
The University of Debrecen is a public research university situated in the city of Debrecen, Hungary. Debrecen is the largest city outside Budapest and has over 200,000 inhabitants. At a convenient distance of 250 km to the East from the capital, Debrecen is a cultural, economic and scientific center of the region and a renowned university town. With a student body of about 28,500, the University of Debrecen is one of the largest institutions of higher education in Hungary today.
The cooperation of 14 faculties ensures multidisciplinary background and affirms the university’s leading role in research and education and its status as an intellectual center of Eastern Hungary. In 2007 the institution became the first to receive the honour of the Higher Education Qualification Prize, usually reserved for the most reputed Hungarian higher education institutions.
The University conducts its programmes according to the European Qualifications Framework of the Bologna Process. Thus, diplomas attained at the University of Debrecen are generally accepted in the countries of the European Union. Moreover, all of the programmes are accredited by the Hungarian Accreditation Board, which is part of the European Accreditation Board. Medical programmes are accredited by the World Health Organization (WHO), the State Education Department (NY, USA), Medical Board of California, Medical Councils of India (a qualifying exam is compulsory), Israel, Ireland, Iran, Norway and the United Arab Emirates. Currently, the following academic areas are covered under the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship: Agriculture, Business, Computing, Engineering, Health Sciences, Humanities, Medicine and Sciences.
Funding Details
The scholarship includes:
- Free tuition for the entire duration of studies
- Monthly grant for students of Bachelor, Master or Ph.D. programme
- Assistance regarding accommodation
- Free medical insurance for the entire duration of a B.Sc, M.Sc or Ph.D. programme
The final date for submitting the application is 15th January 2022. For further information, click here.
