Exciting Student Exchange Program in Budapest, Hungary Launching Next Year

Published: November 24 2023

A new internationalization program has been adopted in Hungary, which will provide students, teachers, and researchers with the opportunity to participate in exchange programs. The program will have a budget of HUF 10 billion and will be launched next year, offering scholarships for excellence and recognizing university credits completed at foreign universities. This article will provide an overview of the program and its benefits for students.

The new internationalization program in Hungary, jointly developed by the Ministry of Culture and Innovation, the Tempus Public Foundation, and leading Hungarian universities, aims to provide exchange opportunities for students, teachers, and researchers. The program will have a budget of HUF 10 billion and will be launched next year.

Students will have the opportunity to participate in exchange programs through the new internationalization program. The program will cover public interest trusts with a public service mission that have changed models. Students can apply to their universities as early as next March to participate in the exchanges from the autumn. Scholarships for excellence will also be available, providing opportunities for more than 200 students to study at the best universities in the world. The scholarship will range from HUF 350,000 to 500,000 per month.

One of the key features of the new program is the recognition of university credits completed at foreign universities. This means that studying abroad will no longer cause delays in the completion of university studies. Students can seamlessly transfer their credits back to their home universities.

The program will focus on fields of study that are relevant to the Hungarian economy or society. This ensures that the exchanges and studies abroad align with the country's priorities and contribute to its development.

The new internationalization program in Hungary offers exciting opportunities for students, teachers, and researchers to participate in exchange programs. With scholarships for excellence and the recognition of university credits completed abroad, students can enhance their academic experience and contribute to Hungary's competitiveness in the global education landscape.

What is the new internationalization program in Hungary? The new internationalization program in Hungary is an exchange program for students, teachers, and researchers. It was jointly developed by the Ministry of Culture and Innovation, the Tempus Public Foundation, and leading Hungarian universities.

When will the program be launched? The program will be launched next year.

How many students, teachers, and researchers will have the opportunity to participate in the exchange programs? Around 8,000 students, teachers, and researchers will have the opportunity to participate in the exchange programs.

Which universities are involved in the program? The University of Pannonia, University of Debrecen, Széchenyi István University, Óbuda University, and Semmelweis University are involved in the program.

What is the budget for the program? The program has a budget of HUF 10 billion (EUR 26.3 million).

When can students apply for the exchange programs? The Tempus Public Foundation will launch the call for applications to universities on January 15, 2024. Students can apply to their universities as early as next March to participate in the exchanges from the autumn.

Will there be scholarships available for excellence? Yes, there will be scholarships available for excellence. More than 200 students will have the opportunity to study at the best universities in the world.

Will university credits completed at foreign universities be recognized? Yes, the new program will fully recognize university credits completed at foreign universities. This means that studying abroad will no longer be a cause for delaying the completion of university studies.

How much will the scholarship range be per month? The scholarship will range from HUF 350-500,000 (EUR 920-1315) per month.

What fields of study will the program focus on? The program will focus on fields of study relevant to the Hungarian economy or society.

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