TCU: THE STIPENDIUM HUNGARICUM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2019/2020

THE STIPENDIUM HUNGARICUM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2019/2020

1.0.Call for Application

The General Public is hereby informed that, the Government of Hungary has opened the new Stipendium Hungaricum Call for Applications for studies starting in the academic year 2019/2020. Interested candidates are highly encouraged to apply

Provisions Covered by the Scholarship

- Tuition-free education
  - exemption from the payment of tuition fee
- Monthly stipend
  - non-degree, bachelor, master and one-tier master level: monthly amount of HUF 40 460 (cca EUR 130) contribution to the living expenses in Hungary, for 12 months a year, until the completion of studies
  - doctoral level: according to the current Hungarian legislation, the monthly amount of scholarship is HUF 140 000 (cca EUR 450) for the first phase of education (4 semesters) and HUF 180 000 (cca EUR 580) for the second phase (4 semesters) – for 12 months a year, until completion of studies. Please see details in section 1.2.1.

Accommodation contribution
- free dormitory place or a contribution of HUF 40 000/month to accommodation costs for the whole duration of the scholarship period
- Please note that if the student does not live in the dormitory, then the HUF 40 000/month is a contribution to that rental costs, and in bigger cities – especially in the capital city – this contribution would not cover the full amount of rental costs.
Medical insurance
- health care services according to the relevant Hungarian legislation (Act No. 80 of 1997, national health insurance card) and supplementary medical insurance for up to HUF 65 000 (cca EUR 205) a year/personPlease bear in mind that these provisions are only a contribution to the living expenses of the Scholarship Holders. It means that it does not fully cover all the costs of living and the students need to add their own financial resources in order to cover all living expenses in Hungary. All applicants are highly advised to check the expected living expenses both in Hungary and in the city that they wish to live in before applying; please do check our Cost of Living Calculator by clicking here: httpss://www.studyinhungary.hu/living-in-hungary/menu/your-costs-of-living.html