In a major boost for Pakistani students, Hungary has announced 400 fully funded scholarships under its academic exchange program. The announcement was made during Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó’s recent visit to Islamabad, where he highly focused on discussing strengthening education ties between the two countries.
Strengthening Bonds Through Education
At a joint press conference with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Szijjártó described Pakistan as a “trusted friend” and kept on explaining how education can be a bridge between nations. “We value the contribution of Pakistani professionals and believe this opportunity will empower even more young minds,” he said.
The program has already generated excitement, with over 1,700 applications received from Pakistan alone. These numbers speak volumes about the enthusiasm of Pakistani students eager to gain international exposure.
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What the Scholarships Offer
These scholarships go beyond covering tuition. They include:
Full tuition fee coverage
Monthly stipend for living expenses
Health insurance
Accommodation support
Students can apply for programs in these fields
- Engineering
- Medicine
- Agriculture
- Technology
- Social sciences.
With access to world-class universities and global perspectives, the opportunities are so vast and impactful.
A Life-Changing Opportunity
Deputy PM Ishaq Dar welcomed the declaration, stating that such initiatives hold the immense importance for Pakistan’s development. “Our students will
gain knowledge, confidence, and global exposure—and they’ll bring all of that back to contribute to a stronger Pakistan,” he remarked.
Dar also expressed gratitude to Hungary for its incessant support not just in education, but also in expanding bilateral ties in trade, diplomacy, and cultural exchange.
Celebrating 60 Years of Diplomatic Relations
This scholarship announcement comes at a symbolic time as Hungary and Pakistan celebrate almost sixty years of diplomatic relations. Besides this, the education agreement, both countries signed pacts on
- Trade
- Industry
- Cultural collaboration, opening doors for deeper cooperation in multiple sectors.
Apply, Learn, Lead
For Pakistani students dreaming of studying in Europe, this is proven to them a golden opportunity. Here, you’ll also grow as a global citizen along with getting quality education. Keep an eye out for application details—your next chapter might just begin in Hungary.