About the program

Why Choose the University of Debrecen? 

The University of Debrecen is renowned for its research excellence and high-quality education. 

• A natural forest campus under international environmental protection. 
• 31,000 students, with 7,600 international students from 130+ countries. 
• Over 80 English-language programs in various disciplines.
• Two teaching hospitals with 2,986 beds, serving 3 million patients annually. 
• 500+ research labs and strategic collaborations with global enterprises.

Degree Level

University of Debrecen Hungary Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarships 2025 (Fully Funded) is available to undertake Bachelor, Masters, PhD level programs at University of Debrecen.

Available Subjects

Fields of Study at the University of Debrecen

The University of Debrecen offers diverse programs in English, covering key areas such as:

• Medicine and Health Sciences
• Engineering and Computing
• Agriculture and Natural Sciences
• Business and Economics
• Humanities and Social Sciences

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria for the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship

To apply for the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship, candidates must meet the following criteria:

Academic Requirements

Applicants must have the required academic qualifications for their chosen study level:

• Undergraduate (Bachelor’s): High school diploma or equivalent.
• Master’s: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Doctoral (PhD): Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Good academic standing is essential.

Language Proficiency

• Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English, typically through recognized language tests like TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent.
• Some programs may accept proof of previous studies in English.

Nomination by Sending Partner

• Each applicant must be nominated by their country’s Sending Partner (education authority or agency responsible for scholarship applications).

Age Limit

• While there is no strict age limit, the applicant should be in good physical and mental health to undertake full-time studies.

Exclusions

• Current students enrolled in Hungarian higher education institutions on self-financing terms are ineligible.
• Applicants holding dual citizenship with Hungary are not eligible.

Step-by-Step Selection Process

Nomination by Sending Partner:

• Your application is first reviewed and nominated by your country’s Sending Partner.

University Evaluation:

• The University of Debrecen reviews your documents, conducts entrance exams or interviews, and forwards results to TPF.

Scholarship Decision:

• The Tempus Public Foundation Board awards the scholarship and notifies selected applicants.

Application Procedure

Deadline: 15th January, 2025

How to Apply for the 

1. Visit https://apply.stipendiumhungaricum.hu/ 
2. Before submitting your application, please read the last year's Call for Application carefully (stipendiumhungaricum.hu)
3. In case you are interested, contact the sending partner in your country
4. With the help of the application guide, submit all the necessary application documents to the online application system of Tempus Public Foundation (TPF). The application platform will be open from November 2024.
5. Select the University of Debrecen
6. You are entitled to apply to two programs
7. Follow its instructions to finish all the required application procedures.
8. Applicants must apply the system as requested within the application period.

Application deadline

Deadline: January 15, 2025 

For more information, you could go to the Official website.