One of the most popular programs that students who want to study for free in Europe for bachelor's, master's or doctoral studies can apply for is the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship. The program allows students to study at Hungarian universities without paying tuition fees, receive a monthly scholarship, and benefit from dormitory or living support.

As "Hesabla.com", in this article, we will explain in detail what the Stipendium Hungaricum program is, what expenses the scholarship covers, the stages of the admission process, and how the official admission score is formed.

# What is Stipendium Hungaricum?

Stipendium Hungaricum is a higher education scholarship program offered by the Hungarian government for international students. The program is coordinated by the Tempus Public Foundation and is based on educational cooperation agreements signed between Hungary and partner countries. Azerbaijan is also among the Sending Partner countries of the program. Therefore, Azerbaijani citizens can apply for the program according to their current qualifications and education levels.

# What expenses does Stipendium Hungaricum cover?

Stipendium Hungaricum is often presented as a "full scholarship". The program does indeed cover the tuition fee in full, but it is not guaranteed that the monthly payments will cover all the living expenses of the student.

So, this program covers the student's tuition fee, gives him a monthly scholarship of 43,700 HUF (231.81 AZN), provides him with free dormitory, and provides health insurance. However, a place in the dormitory depends on the university's capabilities. That is, there is no guarantee that they will always provide you with a dormitory, but if the student is not provided with a dormitory, a monthly living allowance of 40,000 HUF (212.18 AZN) is paid.

# What is the Stipendium Hungaricum admission process?

The admission process is not just about sending documents to the university. The candidate must go through several stages:

1. Technical check, Citizenship, age, documents and correct submission of the application
2. Sending Partner selection, Nomination of the candidate by the country
3. University check, Minimum admission requirements of the program
4. Exam or interview, Academic knowledge, motivation and language skills
5. Final placement, Score, quota, selection order and program capacity

The application is first subject to technical check by Tempus Public Foundation. Then, eligible candidates are sent to the country's Sending Partner. Only nominated candidates proceed to university assessment.

The university may conduct an online interview with the candidate, organize a written exam, request a portfolio or conduct an assessment based on the submitted documents. The admission method varies depending on the university and specialty.



# What documents are required for the application?

The required documents may vary depending on the program. The main documents usually include:

- Online application form
- Motivation letter
- Certificate or diploma
- Academic transcript
- Language proficiency certificate
- Identity card or passport
- Translated documents
- Research plan and scientific guide – (for PhD programs)

It is not enough to simply store the documents in the system. The application must be officially submitted by the deadline. Otherwise, it may be automatically rejected.

# How is the Stipendium Hungaricum admission score calculated?

The university evaluates the candidate on a maximum 100-point system. According to official regulations, the minimum admission result is 56 points. If the result is lower than 56, the candidate cannot be offered a scholarship. If the result is 56 or higher, the candidate is considered to have met the minimum admission requirement of the program. However, this result is not yet the final scholarship decision.

The criteria by which the university distributes the 100 points are not the same for all universities. For example, a university may use the following elements:

* Previous academic results
* Basic knowledge of the specialty
* Online entrance exam
* Interview
* English level
* Motivation letter
* Portfolio
* Research plan
* Compatibility of bachelor's and master's subjects

Therefore, it is not possible to answer the question "My GPA is 85, what will my Stipendium Hungaricum score be?" with a single official formula. GPA may be part of the university assessment, but it does not automatically determine the entire 100-point result.



# How is the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship amount calculated?

Let's assume that a bachelor's and master's student receives housing support instead of a dormitory.

Monthly payment: 43,700 HUF monthly scholarship + 40,000 HUF living allowance = 83,700 HUF

Annually calculated:

43,700 × 12 = 524,400 HUF annual scholarship
40,000 × 12 = 480,000 HUF annual living allowance

Therefore: 524,400 + 480,000 = 1,004,400 HUF

In this example, the maximum direct financial support a student can receive in a year is 1,004,400 HUF. In addition, the annual university tuition fee is not paid and medical insurance is provided.

However, if a student is accommodated in a free dormitory, the 40,000 HUF monthly allowance is usually not paid separately. In this case, the direct monthly payment will be 43,700 HUF.

# How important is the first and second choice of specialization?

A candidate can choose two different programs. Universities evaluate the program indicated in the first choice first. The second choice is considered later.

Competition is especially high in medical programs. The official call states that universities can fill places in medical programs with first choice candidates and that candidates who write medicine in the second choice cannot be evaluated.

Therefore, it is a more correct strategy to write the program that you like the most and that best suits your academic profile first.

# Our recommendations as "Hesabla.com"

Taking every process and document seriously when submitting documents for a scholarship is the best choice for your future. However, some candidates make the biggest mistake during this process by considering 56 points as a guarantee for a scholarship, remember that 56 points are only the minimum university requirement. In this sense, the term you are familiar with from the DİM exams means "passing score". Just as getting a passing score is not a guarantee of getting into that specialty, getting the minimum required score here is not a guarantee of your admission to the program.

Sometimes candidates look at the results of the Bachelor's UOMG and think that this guarantees admission for them. However, this thinking is not entirely correct. If you want to get admission for a scholarship, you should prepare for all exams with full motivation and try to achieve the highest results.

Since candidates are admitted to Azerbaijani and Turkish universities with local exams without writing any motivation letter, they have difficulty in this part. Our recommendation is to learn how to write a Motivation Letter, the motivation letter cannot be written in general, it must be linked to the chosen university and program.



# Frequently Asked Questions

- Is Stipendium Hungaricum completely free?

The tuition fee is fully covered. Monthly stipend, dormitory or living support and medical insurance are provided. However, the program may not fully cover all daily living expenses.

- What is the minimum admission score for Stipendium Hungaricum?

The minimum score in the university assessment is 56 out of 100.

- Does everyone who scores 56 get a scholarship?

No. The final decision is also influenced by the quota, university capacity, selection order, nomination ranking and the results of other candidates.

- Is IELTS mandatory?

Not mandatory for all programs. Some universities require IELTS, TOEFL or other language certificate, while others may accept previous education in English or conduct their own interview.

- How much is the monthly scholarship?

The basic monthly scholarship for bachelor's and master's degrees is 43,700 HUF. If dormitory accommodation is not provided, an additional monthly living allowance of 40,000 HUF may be provided.