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Hungary Scholarship for Bangladeshi Students: Stipendium Hungaricum Guide

10 November 2026

Study in Hungary from Bangladesh: how the scholarship route works

If you want to study in Hungary from Bangladesh, the main route is the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship. It is the Hungarian Government's scholarship for international students, and Bangladesh is an eligible sending country. Bangladeshi students can apply for bachelor's, master's and one-tier master's degrees taught in English, and the scholarship covers tuition, a monthly stipend, accommodation support and health insurance.

You apply directly through the official online system, and the official call tells applicants not to use agencies. That means you do not need an education agent to apply for this Hungary scholarship. This guide follows the latest official call, step by step, so you can prepare the application yourself.

What is the Hungary scholarship for Bangladeshi students (Stipendium Hungaricum)?

Stipendium Hungaricum is a scholarship programme set up by the Hungarian Government to bring international students to Hungarian higher education. A growing number of programmes are taught in English across all fields and degree levels, which is why it is one of the most searched fully funded scholarships for students in Bangladesh.

The programme works through a partnership between Hungary and each sending country. For Bangladesh, the study options listed by the official partner page include full-degree bachelor's, master's, one-tier master's (including Medicine and Health Science) and doctoral studies, as well as partial studies. Doctoral applicants use a separate call.

For most Bangladeshi students the practical picture is simple: you choose English-taught programmes at Hungarian universities, apply through the online system, and your application is also routed through the Bangladesh sending partner for nomination. Universities then assess you, and Tempus Public Foundation allocates the places.

How many places does Bangladesh get? A 2021 agreement between Bangladesh and Hungary, reported by The Business Standard, provided 130 scholarships a year for three years, with 30 reserved for nuclear energetics. That agreement period has passed, so treat the number as background and ask the Bangladesh sending partner for the current figure.

Who can apply for the Hungary scholarship from Bangladesh? Eligibility rules

You can apply from Bangladesh if you hold Bangladeshi citizenship, are nominated by the Bangladesh sending partner, and meet the language and academic rules of the Hungarian university and programme you choose. These are the eligibility rules stated in the latest official call:

• Citizenship: you must hold the citizenship of the sending country you apply through, in this case Bangladesh.
• Nomination: applications are considered only if the sending partner's responsible authority nominates you.
• Age: applicants born after 31 August 2008 are not eligible, except for Dance programmes.
• Level: bachelor's, master's, one-tier master's, a Hungarian-language preparatory course and postgraduate specialist training. Doctoral studies use a separate call.
• Language: each host university sets its own language requirement. Hungarian-taught programmes need proof of Hungarian or an obligatory one-year preparatory course.
• Not eligible: Hungarian citizens, including dual citizens, and certain groups with long-term or protected status in Hungary. Former scholarship holders and some self-financed students in Hungary face specific restrictions.

Because the language requirement differs by university, check the exact English-language proof asked for on the page of the programme you want before you apply.

What does the Hungary scholarship cover? Stipend, tuition and accommodation

The scholarship covers your tuition fees in full, pays a monthly stipend, supports your housing and includes health insurance. It does not cover all living costs, so plan a personal budget on top. This is what the latest official call states:

• Tuition: exempt from tuition fees.
• Monthly stipend: HUF 43,700 (about EUR 110), paid for 12 months a year until studies are completed.
• Accommodation: a free dormitory place, subject to capacity, or HUF 40,000 per month toward accommodation costs.
• Health care: care under Hungarian legislation.
• Supplementary insurance: up to HUF 65,000 per year.

These figures apply to bachelor's, master's, one-tier master's and non-degree studies. Amounts can change between calls, so confirm them in the current official call before you budget.

How to apply for the Hungary scholarship from Bangladesh: step by step

You apply in the official online system and also follow the Bangladesh sending partner's procedure, then wait for nomination, university assessment and allocation. Follow these steps in order:

1. Read the official call. Download the current call for bachelor's and master's studies from stipendiumhungaricum.hu and read the eligibility and document rules fully.
2. Shortlist programmes. Pick up to two programmes and rank them. Study language and study mode cannot be changed after the deadline, so choose carefully.
3. Check the university's language requirement. Each host university sets its own proof of English or Hungarian.
4. Prepare your documents. Scan each file at no more than 4 MB. See the checklist below.
5. Contact the Bangladesh sending partner. This is the Secondary and Higher Education Division, Ministry of Education, Bangladesh (shed.gov.bd). The call states applications must also be submitted to the sending partner, and its deadline is the same as the deadline to Tempus Public Foundation.
6. Register and submit online. Use apply.stipendiumhungaricum.hu. Applications that are saved but not submitted are rejected.
7. Complete the online Statement for Application. It is accepted online only, not as a signed upload.
8. Wait for the technical check and nomination. Tempus Public Foundation checks eligibility and completeness, then the sending partner pre-selects and nominates applicants.
9. Take the university assessment. Host institutions run entrance examinations, scored out of 100, with a minimum of 56 points.
10. Accept the scholarship in the online system if you are allocated a place.

The official call tells applicants not to use agencies.

Documents checklist for Bangladeshi applicants

You upload your documents to the online system, and each file must be 4 MB or smaller. The latest official call lists these:

• Online application form, completed in English, with a recent photo taken within the last 2 years
• Motivation letter of at least one page, in Times New Roman 12-point, written in the language of the programme or in Hungarian
• Language proof, the original certificate plus a translation if needed
• School and academic records, certificates and transcripts, with translations if needed
• Identification, the passport data page, or the national ID card if you do not hold a passport
• Portfolio files for art and music programmes, as the host institution requires
• Statement for Application, completed online only

A medical certificate is required only if you are awarded the scholarship, and you present it in Hungary rather than uploading it. If a document is missing at the deadline, the call allows a signed declaration to be uploaded, with the missing documents added later by the date the call sets.

For documents issued in Bangla, ask the sending partner and your chosen university whether an official translation is needed, and in what format.

Selection process and timeline

Selection runs in six stages, from a technical check to your acceptance of the scholarship, and there is only one application deadline each year. The latest official call set the online deadline at 15 January, 2 p.m. Central European Time, and applicants who miss it must wait a year. Use the pattern below to plan, then confirm the dates in the current call.

• 1. Technical check (Tempus Public Foundation): checks eligibility and completeness. Timing in the latest call: late January.
• 2. Nomination (Bangladesh sending partner): pre-selects applicants and sends the nomination and reserve list. Timing in the latest call: by the end of February.
• 3. University evaluation (host institutions): entrance exams scored out of 100, minimum 56 points. Timing in the latest call: March to May.
• 4. Allocation (Tempus Public Foundation): places allocated by preference, exam results and capacity, with priority for STEM+ fields. Timing in the latest call: late May to June.
• 5. Results (online system): outcome shown to applicants. Timing in the latest call: from late June.
• 6. Acceptance (you): accept the scholarship online. Timing in the latest call: by 1 August.

The call allows you to rank two programmes, and your exam results and the university's capacity both affect which one you receive.

What happens after you receive the scholarship?

After allocation you accept the scholarship online, then prepare for arrival in Hungary. The latest official call sets these points:

• Accept in the online system by the acceptance date the call sets.
• Medical certificate: required only if you are awarded the scholarship, issued within the period the call specifies, and presented in Hungary rather than uploaded.
• Housing: choose between a free dormitory place, subject to capacity, and the monthly accommodation support.
• Student visa: The University of Debrecen's guide for Bangladeshi students advises applying at the Hungarian embassy or consulate in Bangladesh. Ask your university for its exact document list.

Common mistakes that get applications rejected

Most avoidable rejections come from process errors, not weak profiles. Check each of these before you submit:

• Saving without submitting. The official call rejects applications that are saved but not submitted in the online system.
• Skipping the Bangladesh sending partner. Applying online alone is not enough, because nomination by the sending partner is required.
• Missing the partner deadline. The deadline to the sending partner is the same as the deadline to Tempus Public Foundation.
• Wrong motivation letter format. It needs at least one page in Times New Roman 12-point, in the programme language or Hungarian.
• Oversized files. Each upload must be 4 MB or smaller.
• Ignoring the university's language rule. Every host university sets its own requirement, so check it per programme.
• Using an agent. The call tells applicants not to use agencies, and the whole process is something you can do yourself.
• Choosing programmes late. Study language and study mode cannot be changed after the deadline.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a Hungary scholarship for Bangladeshi students?

Yes. Stipendium Hungaricum is the Hungarian Government's scholarship for international students, and Bangladesh is listed as a sending partner. You must hold Bangladeshi citizenship and be nominated by the Bangladesh sending partner.

How can I study in Hungary from Bangladesh?

The main route is the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship. You choose up to two English-taught programmes, apply in the official online system, follow the Bangladesh sending partner's procedure, and take the university assessment if nominated.

Can Bangladeshi students apply for Stipendium Hungaricum?

Yes. Bangladesh is listed as a sending partner for full-time programmes and for partial programmes. You must hold Bangladeshi citizenship and be nominated by the sending partner.

Does the Hungary scholarship cover all costs?

No. It covers tuition fees, a monthly stipend of HUF 43,700, accommodation support and health insurance. The call states these provisions do not cover all living costs.

Is IELTS required for the Hungary scholarship?

The call does not set one test for everyone. Each host university sets its own language requirement, so check the programme page for the exact English proof accepted.

Who nominates applicants in Bangladesh?

The Secondary and Higher Education Division, Ministry of Education, Bangladesh acts as the sending partner. Its deadline is the same as the deadline to Tempus Public Foundation.

How many programmes can I apply for?

You can rank up to two programmes. Study language and study mode cannot be changed after the deadline.

Do I need an education agent to study in Hungary on this scholarship?

No. The official call states that applicants should not use agencies, and you apply directly in the online system.

What is the minimum score in the university entrance exam?

Host institutions score exams out of 100, and the minimum is 56 points in the latest call.

Can I apply for a PhD with the same application?

No. Doctoral applications use a separate call for applications.

When is the deadline?

There is one online deadline each year. In the latest call it was 15 January at 2 p.m. Central European Time. Applicants who miss it must apply a year later, so check the current call early.

Is the Hungary scholarship free?

It is tuition-free and adds a monthly stipend, accommodation support and health insurance. Because the call states these provisions do not cover all living costs, keep a personal budget for expenses beyond the stipend.

Do I need recommendation letters?

The official call's document list does not include recommendation letters. Some host universities may ask for extra documents, so check the page of your chosen programme.

When are the results announced?

In the latest call, results appeared in the online system from late June, after entrance exams and allocation. Check the current call for the exact timetable.

Can I apply for the Hungary scholarship without IELTS?

The call sets no single test. Each university decides which English proof it accepts, so whether an alternative to IELTS is accepted depends on the programme. Read the language requirement on every programme you rank.

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• কারা আবেদন করতে পারবেন: বাংলাদেশের নাগরিক, যাঁদের আবেদন বাংলাদেশের সেন্ডিং পার্টনার মনোনীত করবে। বাংলাদেশে সেন্ডিং পার্টনার হলো শিক্ষা মন্ত্রণালয়ের মাধ্যমিক ও উচ্চ শিক্ষা বিভাগ।
• কীভাবে আবেদন করবেন: অফিসিয়াল অনলাইন সিস্টেমে (apply.stipendiumhungaricum.hu) নিবন্ধন করে আবেদন জমা দিন এবং একই সঙ্গে সেন্ডিং পার্টনারের নিয়ম অনুসরণ করুন। সেভ করা কিন্তু জমা না দেওয়া আবেদন বাতিল হয়।
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