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Stipendium Hungaricum

2025–26 informationApplications: apply.stipendiumhungaricum.hu
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Overview​

  • Provider: Hungarian Government, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade; administered by the Tempus Public Foundation
  • Type: Government-funded scholarship (bilateral agreement-based)
  • Founded: 2013, as part of Hungary's "Eastern and Southern Opening" policy
  • Description: The Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme provides fully funded opportunities for Lebanese students to pursue Bachelor's, Master's, One-Tier Master's, Doctoral, or non-degree studies at Hungarian universities. The programme aims to increase the number of international students in Hungary and strengthen academic ties between Hungary and over 100 partner countries. Around 900 study programmes are offered, primarily in English, across 30+ Hungarian higher education institutions. Lebanese applicants must be nominated by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE) — direct applications are not accepted.
  • Official links:
  • Stipendium Hungaricum — Lebanon
  • Online Application Portal
  • Study Finder
  • Tempus Public Foundation

Sources:Stipendium Hungaricum — AboutStipendium Hungaricum — Partners

Grade & background requirements​

  • Nationality: Lebanese citizen.
  • Academic level:
  • Master's: A completed Bachelor's degree
  • Doctoral (PhD): A completed Master's degree

GPA: No fixed minimum GPA is published. The programme requires "excellent school achievements" and "good academic standing." Competitive applicants typically have strong grades.

Age: Must be at least 18 years old by 31 August of the academic year start. No upper age limit set by the central programme.

English proficiency: Most programmes are taught in English. Applicants must provide an official language proficiency certificate (TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent) meeting the minimum set by the chosen programme — generally at least B2 level. Alternatively, proof that previous studies were conducted fully in English is accepted.

Hungarian language: All scholarship holders must complete a mandatory "Hungarian as a Foreign Language" course in their first year. For programmes taught in Hungarian, a one-year preparatory language course is included.

Nomination: Lebanese applicants must be nominated by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE). Direct applications without MEHE nomination are not accepted.

Other

  • Applicants may select up to 2 study programme choices

Sources:Call for Applications 2026/2027Stipendium Hungaricum — About

Application window​

The most recent cycle was for 2026/2027 (deadline passed). The next cycle (2027/2028) is expected to follow the same timeline:

StageTypical date

Call for applications published
October
Application system opens
Mid-November
Application deadline
15 January, 14:00 CET
MEHE nomination lists submitted
End of February
University entrance exams / interviews
March – May
Results and award letters
June – July
Arrival and enrollment
By 30 September

Required documents

  • Online application via apply.stipendiumhungaricum.hu
  • Motivation letter (minimum 1 page)
  • Academic transcripts with certified English translations
  • Diploma / certificate copies with translations
  • Language proficiency certificate (TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent)
  • Valid passport copy

Sources:Application TimelineCall for Applications 2026/2027

Supported universities​

Over 30 Hungarian higher education institutions participate, offering approximately 900 programmes primarily in English. The full, up-to-date list is at apply.stipendiumhungaricum.hu/institutions.

Notable participating universities include:

  • Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME)
  • Corvinus University of Budapest
  • Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE)
  • Semmelweis University (medicine)
  • University of Debrecen
  • University of Pécs
  • University of Szeged
  • Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE)
  • Óbuda University
  • Pázmány Péter Catholic University
  • Széchenyi István University
  • University of Miskolc
  • Budapest Metropolitan University
  • Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music

Eligible fields: All fields of study are open to Lebanese applicants, including engineering, medicine, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, arts, agriculture, and more.

Sources:Stipendium Hungaricum — InstitutionsStipendium Hungaricum — Study Finder

Benefits​

The scholarship covers the full duration of the programme, 12 months per year:

BenefitCoverage

Tuition
100% waiver — full exemption from tuition fees
Monthly stipend (Bachelor's / Master's / One-Tier)
HUF 43,700/month (~EUR 110)
Monthly stipend (Doctoral — Phase 1, semesters 1-4)
HUF 140,000/month (~EUR 355)
Monthly stipend (Doctoral — Phase 2, semesters 5-8)
HUF 180,000/month (~EUR 460)
Accommodation
Free dormitory placement, or HUF 40,000/month (~EUR 100) housing contribution
Health insurance
Hungarian public healthcare + supplementary private insurance up to HUF 65,000/year
Visa fee
Exemption from student visa application fees
Language course
Mandatory "Hungarian as a Foreign Language" course included

Note: The stipend is officially described as "a contribution to living expenses" and does not fully cover all costs of living in Hungary, especially in Budapest. Students should expect to supplement with personal funds. Travel costs to/from Hungary are not covered by the programme — check with MEHE whether the sending partner provides travel support.

Sources:Stipendium Hungaricum — AboutSemmelweis University — SH

Contacts of recipients​

NameYearUniversityContact
Abdelhamid Khaled2022ELTE+36208088466

Official programme contacts

Lebanon Country Page: stipendiumhungaricum.hu/country/lebanon