x100 Scholarships Available To Study In Hungary
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The Hungarian Government is offering up to 100 scholarships to South African students to study at participating public university in Hungary.
All courses available for South Africans are taught in English, however some Bachelor’s and Master’s students may be required to pass a course in Hungarian as a foreign language.
Degree level
- Bachelor's
- Master's
- One-Tier Master’s
- Doctoral
Short term mobility opportunities or Exchange Programmes (1 or 2 semesters) for registered Master or Doctoral
Bachelor and Master’s applicants may apply for any field of study; however the Department will be basing the nominations for the 2025/26 scholarship awards based on identified priority fields of study.
Applicants who wish to study medicine may only apply to institutions that are registered with the HPCSA. This list can be found on the HPCSA website and at this link: https://www.hpcsa.co.za/?contentId=0&menuSubId=47&actionName=Professional%20Boards.
Doctoral applicants can apply for any field of study. The available study programmes and institutions are available in the online application system (https://apply.stipendiumhungaricum.hu/). Doctoral applicants must have a letter from their proposed Hungarian supervisor and submit this with their application.
- South African citizens in good health;
- Have a strong academic record:
- Bachelor’s applicants require a minimum average of 60% in their NSC (excluding Life Orientation);
- Postgraduate applications should have performed well in their previous studies with a minimum 60% average mark achieved in their previous studies;
- An interest in studying in Hungary and demonstrated commitment to the development of South Africa;
- Available and eligible to study in Hungary from September 2025;
- Meet the entry criteria for their selected programme in Hungary;
- Meet the minimum academic requirement for entry into a similar programme at a South African university.
- Tuition fees
- Monthly stipend
- University accommodation or a contribution towards private accommodation
- Medical insurance
The South African Government, subject to the availability of funding, may provide:
- Return airfare to Hungary
- A monthly stipend
- A once-off settlement allowance
- An annual allowance at the beginning of each academic year
- Pre-departure orientation
- SAQA verification of qualification
Post-Matric Options
We helped you with past papers for your matric exams, so hopefully you are happy with your Matric results. So now you are faced with a lot of post-matric options that can shape your future paths. You might want to study law, teaching, or nursing. Of course studying is expensive so we have helpful advice about student loans, NSFAS bursaries, Fundi loans, ISFAP, and lots of other funding options.
These options range from pursuing higher education at universities , TVET Colleges or private colleges, finding student accommodation, entering vocational training programs (like Learnerships and internships), joining the workforce, or even starting your own business. There are so many choices but we are here to help.
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Where to Study
False Bay TVET College offers vocational, occupational and skills training programmes that provide students with scarce and critical skills and practical experience in fields that present good prospects of employment.
All College programmes are accredited nationally.
The College offers alternative modes of teaching and training, including part-time classes and distance learning options.
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