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Stipendium Hungaricum - Doctoral (PhD) Scholarship

Fully FundedPhD48 monthsOpen · closes 15 Jan 2027

Doctoral-level scholarship under the Stipendium Hungaricum Programme, fully funded for 4 years. Provides higher stipend than BA/MA levels, full tuition, accommodation support, and medical insurance. Available at all Hungarian doctoral schools across all academic disciplines.

Popular Participating Universities

Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE)Eötvös Loránd University
Semmelweis UniversitySemmelweis University
University of SzegedUniversity of Szeged

Quick info

Application status

Open · closes 15 Jan 2027
Hungary
PhD
48 months
All disciplines available at Hungarian doctoral schools
Open to: Must be citizen of a sending partner country (70+ countries including Indonesia)
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What you get

  • Full tuition fee coverage
  • Monthly living allowance (approx. HUF 140,000/month for PhD candidates, first 2 years; HUF 180,000/month for the second 2 years)
  • Dormitory placement or monthly accommodation contribution (HUF 40,000/month)
  • Medical insurance (TAJ card)
Monthly: PhD first 2 years: HUF 140,000/month (approx. €360) stipend / PhD second 2 years: HUF 180,000/month (approx. €460) stipend / Accommodation: HUF 40,000/month (approx. €100) if no dormitory

Requirements

First degree: Required
Professional experience: not specified
Country restriction: Must be citizen of a sending partner country (70+ countries including Indonesia)

Detailed requirements

  • - Citizen of a sending partner country with a bilateral agreement with Hungary
  • - Must hold a master's degree or equivalent
  • - Must be nominated by the sending partner
  • - Must have a research proposal and secure a doctoral school admission
  • - Must not hold Hungarian citizenship or dual citizenship with Hungary

Who can apply

Citizens from 70+ sending partner countries (including Indonesia) seeking fully funded doctoral studies at Hungarian universities.

Fields of study

All disciplines available at Hungarian doctoral schools

Application window

Open · closes 15 Jan 2027

Dates are based on data sourced from official providers (2025-2026 cycle). Deadlines may shift between intake years. Always verify on the official website before applying.

Important dates

Application opens: November 2025
Application deadline: 15 January 2026
Nomination by sending partner: February – March 2026
University entrance exams/interviews: March – May 2026
Results announced: July 2026
Arrival in Hungary: August – September 2026

How to apply

  1. 1Step 1: Browse doctoral programmes at stipendiumhungaricum.hu/study-finder
  2. 2Step 2: Contact your sending partner in Indonesia for nomination
  3. 3Step 3: Prepare a detailed research proposal and secure a potential supervisor at a Hungarian university
  4. 4Step 4: Register and apply via the DreamApply system at apply.stipendiumhungaricum.hu
  5. 5Step 5: Submit all required documents including master's degree certificate, research proposal, CV, letters of recommendation, language certificate, and medical certificate
  6. 6Step 6: Await university interview and selection results
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