Semmelweis University is proud to introduce the Semmelweis Pannonia In Excellence Scholarship for the 20245/2026 academic year! This merit-based scholarship supports outstanding international students enrolled in English or German-taught programs at the university. Open to students from designated countries, the scholarship rewards academic excellence, as well as achievements in sports and the arts.

The study program is open to international students enrolled in English or German-taught programs at Semmelweis University. Eligible applicants must be foreign nationals from designated countries, have started their studies no earlier than the first semester of the 2025/2026 academic session, and maintain an active student status.

Founded in 1769, Semmelweis University is Hungary’s leading medical and health sciences institution, renowned for its excellence in education, research, and healthcare. Located in Budapest, it offers programs in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, health sciences, and conductive education, with a strong emphasis on practical training and innovation.

Application Deadline: 31 August 2025

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Semmelweis University
• Department: Faculty of General Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, András Pet? Faculty
• Course Level: Undergraduate, Master’s, or Single Long-Cycle Programs
• Award: Varies by faculty (see benefits section)
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: NA
• Nationality: Open to students from specific countries (see eligibility section)
• The award can be taken in: Hungary

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Applicants must be citizens of the countries listed in Appendix 1 of the Call for Applications.
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded to students enrolled in programs taught in English or German at:
• Faculty of General Medicine
• Faculty of Dentistry
• Faculty of Pharmacy
• Faculty of Health Sciences
• András Pet? Faculty
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:
• Be foreign nationals holding student status at Semmelweis University.
• Have started their studies no earlier than the first semester of the academic year 2024/2025 and no later than September 2027.
• Be enrolled in an eligible program taught in English or German.
• Have at least two active, completed semesters with outstanding academic performance and/or achievements in sports or the arts.
• Maintain an active student status during the scholarship period.
• Not be recipients of the Stipendium Hungaricum or the Hungarian Diaspora Scholarship.

How to Apply

• Application Form Availability: June 2025 (via Neptun Study System)
• Submission Method: Requests interface of the Neptun system
• Contact Person: Nóra Horváthné Orbán ([email protected])

Applicants must provide all required documentation for identification and eligibility verification. Incomplete or late applications will be rejected.

Benefits

The scholarship is awarded for one year, paid in 12 equal monthly installments. The amount varies by faculty:

• Faculty of Medicine: HUF 2,000,000 per academic year per student
• Faculty of Dentistry: HUF 2,000,000 per academic year per student
• Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences: HUF 1,300,000 per academic year per student
• Faculty of Health Sciences: HUF 900,000 per academic year per student
• András Pet? Faculty: HUF 2,900,000 per academic year per student

To receive the scholarship, recipients must have a Hungarian bank account registered in the Neptun system.

Additional Notes

• Scholarship payments will cease if the recipient’s student status becomes inactive.
• Recipients may be required to repay the scholarship if they fail to meet contractual obligations, provide false information, or terminate their studies.
• Appeals can be submitted within 5 business days after rejection.

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