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Hungarian Government Scholarship for Master’s Programs in Aquaculture and Animal Husbandry Engineering; Apply for a Fully Funded Scholarship to Study in Hungary in 2025-26

Hungarian Government Scholarship for Master’s Programs in Aquaculture and Animal Husbandry Engineering; Apply for a Fully Funded Scholarship to Study in Hungary in 2025-26

Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted via email between 20 January and 28 February 2025.

The Hungarian Government is offering an incredible opportunity for students from eligible countries to pursue a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Aquaculture and Animal Husbandry Engineering. These programs, conducted in English, will take place at top Hungarian universities for the 2025-26 academic year.

Available Programs

1. Master in Aquaculture

• Institution: Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Szent István Campus, Gödöllő

2. Master in Animal Husbandry Engineering

Institution: University of Debrecen, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences and Environmental Management, Debrecen

Scholarship Benefits

The Hungarian Government Scholarship covers all essential costs for successful applicants, including:

  • Tuition Fees: Full coverage for the duration of the program
  • Dormitory Accommodation
  • Subsistence Costs
  • Health Insurance
  • Note: The scholarship is for students only; family members are not covered.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply, candidates must meet the following requirements:

  • Citizenship: Must be a national of one of the eligible countries (e.g., Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Ghana, Kazakhstan, Nigeria, South Sudan, Ukraine, Yemen, and others).
  • Academic Excellence: Strong academic record in previous studies.
  • English Language Proficiency: Required for courses taught in English.
  • Motivation: A clear and strong motivation for pursuing these programs.
  • Good Health
  • Age: Preference given to applicants under the age of 30.

Application and Selection Process

1. Phase 1:

• Applicants must submit complete application dossiers to FAO by 28 February 2025. Incomplete or incorrectly submitted applications will not be considered.

• FAO will pre-screen applications and forward them to the Hungarian Ministry of Agriculture, which will then send them to the respective universities.

2. Phase 2:

• Shortlisted candidates may be asked to take an English language exam (written or oral).

• Universities will conduct a further selection process. Only selected students will be notified by the Ministry.

Application Deadline

Applications must be submitted via email between 20 January and 28 February 2025.

Required Documents

  • Course descriptions and application procedures
  • Completed application form (available upon request)

Contact Information

For additional information or questions, please reach out to:

REU-Scholarship@fao.org 

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to study in Hungary while contributing to global agricultural development!

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