- It is mandatory for applicants to submit online applications at the Hungarian website and HEC website. Failure to submit online application forms on BOTH websites mentioned at Step (1) and Step (2) will not be considered for further processing.
- The registration for the HAT/USAT is tentatively scheduled to open on December 8, 2025 and the test is expected to be held on February 1, 2026. The result of this test would be applicable and the final opportunity for eligibility under Hungary Scholarship 2026-27 applications. For registration visit https://etc.hec.gov.pk/
- Hard copies of applications and other documents are not required at the initial stage. However, applicants are required to keep record of all the submitted documents along with printed copies of both application forms (submitted online at HEC website & Hungarian website).
Step (1) Tempus Public Foundation (Hungarian side) Online Application:
All applications shall be submitted through the online application system of Tempus Public Foundation Hungary. The application guideline can be found at:
All applicants are advised to use the same email address and active contact number that were used during registration on the HEC and TPF Scholarship Portal. If different email addresses or contact numbers have been used on either portal, please ensure that you have access to both. HEC and TPF will contact applicants using the details provided in their application forms.
Step (2) HEC Online Application:
- Apply online at: http://scholarship.hec.gov.pk/. After registering and completing your profile, please select "Hungarian Scholarship Program". Once submitted the HEC application form cannot be edited or amended, therefore, make sure to complete all relevant fields and submit the application by reviewing carefully. After submission of the application, get its printed copy to be signed by applicant. HEC online application portal shall close on January 15, 2026 (1600 Hours Pakistan Standard Time).
- Before applying, kindly update your HEC profile with latest email/cell number & updated information. You are advised to complete and submit your application as soon as possible, as the online application system will be very busy in the days leading up to the application deadline. After successful submission of the application at HEC portal, retain printed copy application form signed by yourself.
Submission of online applications at https://stipendiumhungaricum.hu/apply/ & scholarship.hec.gov.pk portals are mandatory. In case of non-submission of forms on any of the above two portals, candidature will not be considered.
- Potential applicants enrolled in their existing study programs and waiting result candidates are allowed to apply subject submission of final degrees and transcripts on https://stipendiumhungaricum.hu/apply/ before August 01, 2026. In case of failure of submission of required documents as per prescribed requirement, candidature of applicant may be cancelled.
- All of the following documents are compulsory and need to be submitted to the online Stipendium Hungaricum application system by all applicants until 15 January 2026 1600 hours.
| Application Documents | Detailed Requirements |
Online Application Form | - The applicants must fill out and save all requested information on the online application form in English
- A recent photo of the applicant (taken not earlier than 2 years before the submission of the application)
- Those who apply for partial (exchange) studies must clearly state the length (indicated in months) and start date (September or February) of the studies they apply for.
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Motivation Letter | - Minimum 1 page, typed in Times New Roman 12-point letters
- Written in the language of the selected study programme or Hungarian
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Proof of language proficiency and their translations in the language of the selected study programme or in Hungarian | - Scanned copy of the original proof of language proficiency, with a minimum level determined by the Host Institution AND its translation
- See section 2.5. for further details
- In case the student has completed his/her previous level of studies in the language of the selected study programme, proof can be uploaded about the fact that the language of education was the same as the language of the study programme that the applicant is now applying for
- Translations must only be attached if the copy of the original document is not in the language of the selected study programme or Hungarian.
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School certificates and their translations in the language of the selected study programme or in Hungarian | - Bachelor-level full-time programmes: scanned copy of the original secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent AND its translation
- Master-level full-time programmes: scanned copy of the original bachelor's degree certificate or equivalent AND its translation
- One-tier master level full-time programmes: scanned copy of the original secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent AND their translations
- Non-degree, Hungarian language preparatory programmes: scanned copy of the secondary school graduation certificate AND its translation
- Partial (exchange) study programmes (if the partial studies are part of the student's degree studies in their sending higher education institutions or if the Hungarian host institution requires it – see Section 1.2.2): scanned copy of the original certificate about student status issued by the current higher education institution where the applicant is registered in, the document must certify that the student status is expected to exist during the partial studies as well AND its translation
- Translations must only be attached if the copy of the original document is not in the language of the selected study programme or English
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Transcript of Records and its translation in the language of the selected study programme or in Hungarian | - Copy of the original transcript of records regarding all academic semesters or school years completed during previous studies (at the highest level of education that the student has participated in) AND its translation
- Translations must only be attached if the copy of the original document is not in the language of the selected study programme or Hungarian
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Copy of Identification Document | - Provided that the applicant already has a passport, a scanned copy of the passport's data page should be uploaded
- In case the applicants do not yet have a passport, they should upload a scanned copy of their national ID card
- That page must be uploaded, which contains both the personal data and the photograph of the applicant
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| Acceptance of Statement for Application in Tempus Public Foundation Hungary online system | - All applicants need to read and accept the “Statement for Application" ( (please see Annex 2 for a sample)
- The statement can only be accepted in the online system; therefore, scanned and signed copies should not be uploaded
- The statement appears in the online application system after registration; all applicants need to click on accepting it to be able to submit their applications
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| Medical certificate | - Mandatory only for those who will receive a scholarship. We strongly advise that nominated applicants start this process on time (after receiving the result of the nomination)
- The medical certificate of satisfactory health condition must be issued and signed by a physician to declare the medical condition of the applicant (according to the diseases listed on the form). The template describes the attachments that are required to be presented.
- The certificate must be recently issued. It means that the date of the issue on the document cannot be earlier than 1 November 2025.
Scholarship holders should not upload the certificate to the online system, but they must bring it to Hungary and present it along with the attachments during the compulsory medical examination in Hungary.
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NOTE: - All documents that cannot be obtained or produced in the language of the selected study programme or in Hungarian must be translated, and the translations must be submitted together with a copy of the original document to the corresponding task in the online application system (if required by the Hungarian institutions).
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
- Please be extra cautious when selecting your preferred study programmes in the Stipendium Hungaricum online application system as most of the study programmes are offered as both full-degree and partial study programmes; therefore, those programmes appear twice. Please make sure that you select the programme marked with the study mode of your desire, because it is impossible to change the study mode after the application deadline.
- Applicants applying for Doctoral level (PhD) need to upload the following documents. All of the following documents are compulsory and need to be submitted online until January 15, 2026 at 1600 hrs (Pakistan Standard Time) except Statement of Supervisor.
| Application Documents | Detailed requirements |
| Research Plan | - Minimum 2 pages, typed with Times New Roman 12 point font size letters, written in the language of the selected study programme
- The work plan must indicate the resources used, the document is checked by the universities for plagiarism.
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Letter of Recommendation | - A signed Letter of Recommendation from the applicant's former or current academic tutor or supervisor, who has a scientific degree and has an insight into the professional work of the applicant, the letter of recommendation must be written in the language of the selected study programme or in Hungarian
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| Statement of the Supervisor (if required by the proposed Doctoral School) | - A statement by the supervisor at the proposed Host Institution declaring that the supervisor undertakes to supervise the student's work within the doctoral programme (if required by the doctoral school)
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- HEC may conduct test/interviews of initially shortlisted candidates.
- Incomplete application or applications received after due date will NOT be accepted. The recommendation of nominating agency i.e. HEC will be final and binding.
- Only applications marked as SUBMITTED on HEC scholarship portal will be entertained.
- Result-awaiting candidates and previous HEC nominees of this scholarship may apply afresh subject to eligibility criteria and conditions laid down by TPF, but final degree and transcript must be submitted at https://stipendiumhungaricum.hu/apply/ before August 01, 2026.
- Candidates must note that once he/she is nominated by HEC or finally selected by Tempus Public Foundation Hungary, any request for change of subject/discipline/study programme made by him/her shall not be entertained in any case (HEC will not issue any NOC for change of discipline). If a candidate withdraws himself/herself from the scholarship after the final award, he/she shall be liable to disciplinary action including ban of a certain period from applying to any foreign funded/HEC/Government of Pakistan scholarship programmes.
- All applicants should note that all nominations for the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship program, from Pakistan will be routed through HEC.
FOR FURTHER QUERIES
Please visit the below mentioned website for more information.
https://studyinhungary.hu/study-in-hungary/menu/ask-us.html#5
