DAAD Hungary Study Scholarships for Masters, Study Free in Hungary.
Bursary Description
Scholarship Description:
This scholarship programme offers you the opportunity to continue your academic education in Germany with a postgraduate course of study. The scholarships are funded by the German Federal Foreign Office.
About DAAD Hungary:
DAAD Hungary, the local representation of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), plays a pivotal role in fostering academic and cultural exchange between Hungary and Germany. Operating within the framework of international education cooperation, DAAD Hungary offers a range of programs, scholarships, and resources to facilitate student and researcher mobility, academic collaboration, and language learning. Through its initiatives, DAAD Hungary contributes to the advancement of educational excellence, intercultural understanding, and collaboration between institutions in Hungary and Germany, thereby enriching the academic landscape and promoting cross-border learning opportunities.
What can be funded?
The programme provides funding for
- a whole postgraduate or Master’s degree programme completed at a state or state-recognised university in Germany
or - one year of study in Germany as part of a second or Master’s degree completed at your home university. The general condition is that the academic credits you gain in Germany are recognised by your home university. Moreover, the standard period of study at your home university should not be exceeded as a result of the study year in Germany.
A Master’s degree programme in Germany that has already started at the time of the application deadline cannot be funded.
Duration of the funding
Depending on the length of your chosen programme, the scholarship is intended for visits of between 10 and 24 months.
The scholarships are awarded for the duration of the standard period of study for the chosen programme (up to a maximum of 24 months). Please state the entire period for which you wish to apply for a scholarship in your application. For example, if you are planning a 2-year degree programme, you must directly indicate two years as the desired scholarship duration in your application. After the first year of study, your academic achievements will be assessed in a further funding procedure. If this shows that you will successfully complete your programme within a reasonable period of time, the scholarship will continue as planned.
The scholarship usually begins on 1st October of the following year, or earlier if you take a German language course prior to the study programme.
Degree Level:
DAAD Hungary Study Scholarships for Masters, Study Free in Hungary. is available to undertake Masters level programs at Hungary Universities.
Available Subjects:
Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.
- All Subjects
Scholarship Benefits:
General Benefits:
- Monthly stipend of 934 euros.
- Coverage for health, accident, and personal liability insurance.
- Travel allowance.
- One-time study allowance, varying based on home country (460 euros for DAC countries, 260 euros for others).
- Potential additional benefits after scholarship commencement:
- Monthly rent subsidy.
- Allowance for accompanying family members.
- Financial support for disability-related extra costs.
- “Green Mobility Top Up” for eco-friendly travel or partial reimbursement for carbon offsets related to air travel.
Language-related Benefits:
- Payment of online language course fees after receiving Scholarship Award Letter.
- If needed, funding for a German language course (2, 4, or 6 months) before Germany visit, based on language skills and program language.
- Compulsory language course if program is taught in German.
- Allowance for a personally chosen German language course during the scholarship period.
- Reimbursement of TestDaF or DSH test fee, can be taken in home country or Germany.
Important Note:
The scholarship does not cover tuition fees.
Eligible Nationalities:
This scholarship is open to international students of all nationalities.
Eligibility Criteria:
You can apply if you have completed your first degree (e.g. Bachelor’s or Diplom) at the latest by the time the funding period begins.
Please note: For applicants from artistic disciplines and the field of architecture, the DAAD offers the following scholarship programmes:
Selection
An independent selection committee consisting of specialist scientists reviews applications.
The Selection criteria are:
Academic qualification
- Academic achievements
- School leaving certificate, if applicable
- Course of studies
- Knowledge of the language(s) of instruction or working language(s)
- If applicable, relevant internships, work experience
Quality of the study project
- Quality of the study project and of the preparation (preliminary information, choice of degree programme, host university and establishment of contacts)
- Integration of the project into the academic career path
Potential of the applicant
- Motivation: academic and personal reasons for the stay in Germany, German language skills (if different from the working language);
- Prospects: Significance of the stay in Germany for further academic, professional and personal development.
- Extracurricular commitment: extracurricular knowledge and skills, social commitment.In addition, the selection committee will give due consideration to aspects of equal opportunities, on which you can provide information in the application form.
Application Procedure:
For more information, click the given link down below.
