Study in Hungary 2026:
Scholarships, Universities & Costs
The ultimate hub for international students. Explore the fully-funded Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship, affordable universities, and realistic living cost guides.
The Stipendium Hungaricum Guide
Everything to secure the fully-funded government scholarship.
How to Apply for Stipendium Hungaricum
The complete step-by-step master guide to winning the fully funded SH scholarship.
Documents Needed Checklist
Everything you need to gather before the deadline, including medical templates.
Application Timeline Explained
Important month-by-month timeline tracking to ensure you never miss a deadline.
Interview & Entrance Exam
What to expect and how to ace your university exams and verbal interviews.
Universities & Student Life
Navigate your transition to Europe with our practical guides.
Living Costs in Hungary
A detailed breakdown of budgeting, groceries, transport, and lifestyle expenses for international students in 2026.
Student Accommodation Guide
How to find housing, rent prices in Budapest vs Pécs vs Debrecen, and how to avoid rental scams.
10 Most Affordable Universities
A list of the cheapest Hungarian universities for self-financing students, complete with exact tuition fee data.
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Istiak Bin Razzak Abid
Founder, CatchThatScholarship · 2024 Stipendium Hungaricum Awardee
Istiak won the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship while still completing his A-Levels, having also received acceptances from programmes in Romania and Finland. He built CatchThatScholarship to share everything he learned through the process — free of charge. All scholarship guides on this site are based on real experience in Hungary, not recycled internet advice.
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