What it covers
Tuition, a monthly stipend of HUF 43,700, a dormitory place or HUF 40,000 a month for housing, and health insurance up to HUF 65,000 a year.
Government of Hungary · 2027/28 call not yet open
Stipendium Hungaricum is the Government of Hungary's scholarship for international students. It waives tuition and pays HUF 43,700 a month, with a free dormitory place or HUF 40,000 a month for housing and health insurance. Bangladeshi students apply online and are nominated by the Secondary and Higher Education Division (SHED) of the Ministry of Education. The 2026/27 call closed on 15 January 2026; the 2027/28 call is not published yet.
Written and reviewed by Anisuzzaman Kiron, Founder & CEO · Updated
| Funded by | Government of Hungary; run by Tempus Public Foundation |
|---|---|
| Levels from Bangladesh | Bachelor's, master's, one-tier master's and doctoral, full degree or partial studies |
| Tuition | Fully exempt |
| Monthly stipend | HUF 43,700 (about €110), 12 months a year |
| Housing | Free dormitory place or HUF 40,000 a month (about €100) |
| Health | Public healthcare plus insurance up to HUF 65,000 a year |
| Last deadline | 15 January 2026, 14:00 CET (2026/27 call) |
From the Stipendium Hungaricum call for 2026/27 and the Bangladesh sending-partner page · Last verified
The basics
Yes. Bangladesh is a sending partner, so Bangladeshi citizens can apply for a full degree in Hungary with tuition waived and a monthly stipend. You apply online, SHED nominates applicants, and the university you chose tests you before the final decision.
Tuition, a monthly stipend of HUF 43,700, a dormitory place or HUF 40,000 a month for housing, and health insurance up to HUF 65,000 a year.
Bangladeshi citizens born on or before 31 August 2008 (2026/27 call), for bachelor's, master's, one-tier master's or doctoral study.
Online application, nomination by SHED, then the university's entrance exam or interview; no offer goes to anyone scoring below 56 out of 100.
Free to apply. The call says the application has no fee and that you do not need an agency. Sunrise can check your documents and programme choices, but nobody outside the scholarship bodies can influence the selection.
Sources: Stipendium Hungaricum call 2026/27 · Stipendium Hungaricum: Bangladesh sending partner. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
What it covers
Tuition, a monthly stipend, housing support and health insurance, for the full length of your programme. It does not pay your flights or every living cost, so plan some money of your own.
| Benefit | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Fully exempt | For the whole programme |
| Monthly stipend | HUF 43,700 (about €110) | Paid 12 months a year until you finish |
| Housing | Free dormitory place or HUF 40,000 a month (about €100) | Dormitory places depend on capacity; HUF 40,000 may not cover rent in larger cities |
| Health | Public healthcare plus insurance up to HUF 65,000 a year (about €165) | Per person per year |
| Not covered | Travel and living costs above these amounts | Plan your own money for flights and extra rent |
Living costs in Hungary are on our Study in Hungary page.
Sources: Stipendium Hungaricum call 2026/27; euro figures are the call's own, at the 13 October 2025 rate. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Who can apply
Bangladeshi citizens nominated by SHED, who meet the age rule and the entry rules of the programme they choose. Some groups cannot apply at all.
| Rule | What the call says |
|---|---|
| Nationality | A Bangladeshi citizen nominated by the Secondary and Higher Education Division, Ministry of Education |
| Age | Applicants born after 31 August 2008 are not eligible |
| Levels | Bachelor's, master's, one-tier master's and doctoral (doctoral has a separate call) |
| Language | The host university's minimum; Hungarian-taught programmes need Hungarian |
| Entrance exam | At least 56 out of 100 in the university's exam or interview |
| Not eligible | Hungarian citizens (including dual citizens), refugees, asylum seekers and long-term residents of Hungary |
| Medical certificate | Only for awardees: issued on or after 1 November 2025 and shown on arrival |
Sources: Stipendium Hungaricum call 2026/27 · Stipendium Hungaricum: Bangladesh sending partner. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Documents
You upload everything in English on apply.stipendiumhungaricum.hu, up to 4 MB a file. If a final certificate is not ready, a signed declaration can stand in until 1 August.
Sources: Stipendium Hungaricum call 2026/27. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Timeline
The 2026/27 round below shows the pattern: apply in January, nomination in February, entrance exams from March, results from late June and arrival in August. The 2027/28 call is not published yet.
| Date | Stage |
|---|---|
| 15 Jan 2026, 14:00 CET | Application deadline, online and to SHED |
| By late Feb 2026 | SHED sends its nomination and reserve lists |
| Mid-Mar 2026 | Nominated applicants go to the universities |
| 18 Mar–30 Apr 2026 | Entrance exams for first choices (second choices to 20 May) |
| Mid/late Jun 2026 | Board of Trustees decision; applicants told from late June |
| Late Jun–mid Jul 2026 | Visa application |
| 1 Aug 2026 | Accept the scholarship and upload missing documents |
| 30 Sep 2026 | Register at the university |
Sources: Stipendium Hungaricum call 2026/27 · Stipendium Hungaricum timeline. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Nomination and rules
Your application goes to Tempus Public Foundation and to SHED by the same deadline. SHED publishes its nomination list on its scholarship notices page; once you win, you must keep up your studies.
Sources: Stipendium Hungaricum: Bangladesh sending partner · SHED scholarship notices · Stipendium Hungaricum call 2026/27. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
How to apply
In five steps, from choosing two programmes to arriving in Hungary. Start before the call opens so your documents are ready.
Pick programmes and universities on the Stipendium Hungaricum site, in order of preference.
Before the call opensMotivation letter, certificates and transcripts with translations, language proof and passport.
Before the deadlineSubmit on apply.stipendiumhungaricum.hu (saving is not enough) and send your application to SHED.
By the deadline (15 January in 2026)Your university tests you; you need at least 56 out of 100.
March to MayAccept online, upload missing documents, apply for the visa and arrive for registration.
June to SeptemberWant a second pair of eyes? A Sunrise counsellor can check your eligibility and documents in a free face-to-face consultation in Banani or Sylhet, or on WhatsApp 01611878274. The scholarship board alone decides who wins.
Sources: Stipendium Hungaricum call 2026/27. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
FAQ
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WhatsApp 01611878274Yes. Bangladesh is a sending partner. You apply online and are nominated by the Secondary and Higher Education Division of the Ministry of Education.
Tuition is waived, and you get HUF 43,700 a month, a free dormitory place or HUF 40,000 a month for housing, and health insurance up to HUF 65,000 a year.
The 2026/27 call closed on 15 January 2026 at 14:00 CET. The 2027/28 call had not been published when we checked on 11 November 2026.
In the 2026/27 call, applicants born after 31 August 2008 were not eligible.
Up to two, in order of preference, at the same or different universities. You cannot change them after the deadline.
Yes. Your university tests you by exam or interview, and no one scoring below 56 out of 100 receives an offer.
No. The call says the application is free and that you do not need an agency.
Another scholarship for study abroad of more than 30 days ends Stipendium Hungaricum. You must also live in Hungary and earn enough credits each semester.
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