The Embassy of Hungary in Manila has announced the extension of the agreement between Hungary and the Philippines to make it possible for 35 new talented Filipino students to study free in Hungary each year. The deadline for applications is on Jan. 16. It’s great news for those who would like to be among the few who can embark on this life-changing endeavor to the heart of Europe for free.
Why study in Hungary? Hungary is at the crossroads of Europe. Situated in the central and eastern part of the continent, it borders Austria in the west and Romania in the east. The country has a population of around 10 million people, of which 1.6 million live in Budapest, the capital. Hungary is an exciting, diverse, and safe destination for international students. With great universities, quality life, and low costs, it has a lot to offer. Across all academic disciplines, dozens of universities offer an ever-growing number of programs that are fully taught in English and available for international students. Those degrees follow the European Bologna scheme and are recognized across Europe and elsewhere around the world. At the end of this journey, you will be smarter, wiser, full of new experiences, and a proud person holding a European degree in your hands.
Based on a bilateral agreement, each year Hungary provides the opportunity for 35 new students from the Philippines to study for free in one of the 30 participating Hungarian universities’ full degree programs.
The Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship program, the most prestigious higher education scholarship program of the Hungarian government, offers a wide range of courses for international students with an excellent academic track record. It was established in 2013 to attract top foreign students from all around the world who can establish personal and professional attachments to Hungary while enjoying competitive education. When the graduates return to their home countries with marketable skills and knowledge, they can build civil, political, and economic relationships, contributing to Hungary’s image and recognition abroad.
As a Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship holder you will be able to focus on your academic advancement, As, on top of the tuition, the scholarship offers accommodation, health insurance, and a stipend for living expenses. Check out stipendiumhungaricum.hu/about/ for details.
Available scholarships are for full degree undergraduate (BA/BSc – two to four years) and graduate programs (MS/MSc – 1.5 to two years). The main fields on offer are agriculture and sustainable development, medicine, water management, engineering and hydrology, architecture and protection of natural heritage, natural sciences and environmental studies, as well as full degree doctoral programs (PhD, DLA – four years) on any academic field.
The bilateral agreement between Hungary and the Philippines designates the CHED as the selection authority for Stipendium scholarship students in the Philippines. Besides applying online to the chosen Hungarian university, you also have to submit your documents to the CHED International Affairs Staff (IAS) through [email protected] on or before Jan. 20. Qualified nominees will be invited to a panel interview by the CHED scholarship screening committee (SCC), which is composed of representatives from the CHED, Department of Foreign Affairs, National Economic Development Authority, and the University of the Philippines. The schedule of the panel interview is in February. (Nominees are advised to contact the CHED-IAS at tel. number (632) 8441-0750 for confirmation of the schedule for personal interview).
Good luck! Kézéslábtörést (break a leg) is the Hungarian way to wish someone good luck.
For any questions including the application for airfare costs and other possible support, call Lily Freida M. Milla, director, International Affairs Staff, at(+632) 8441 0750, email her at [email protected] (www.ched.gov.ph), or seek an appointment at her office at Higher Education Development Center, C.P. Garcia Avenue, U.P. Campus, 1101 Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines. Take a look at the checklist of documents on https://stipendiumhungaricum.hu/uploads/2020/11/website_Checklist.pdf