Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship alumni and orientation day

Interest in Hungarian higher education has reached new heights as the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programme records a staggering 80,000 applications for the 2025-2026 academic year - a remarkable 20 percent increase from the previous year.

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Launched in 2013 by the Hungarian government, the Stipendium Hungaricum has grown into one of the most successful international scholarship programs in Europe. Its mission is simple but powerful: to attract top international talent by offering fully-funded study opportunities at Hungarian universities. Today, it stands as a gateway for students from around the world to access high-quality education in a dynamic European setting.

Currently, more than 11,000 international students are studying in Hungary under the program. Since its inception, over 17,000 graduates have completed their studies through Stipendium Hungaricum, contributing to global academic and professional communities with a Hungarian education at their foundation.

The program’s reach spans over 100 countries across five continents, with the majority of applicants coming from Asia (51.5 percent) and Africa (45 percent). Smaller but growing interest has also been observed from Europe, North America, and South America.

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