Hungarian Government offers the following Master of Science degree courses in English for the 2017-2018 Academic Year: 1. Rural development and agribusiness; 2. Horticulture; 3. Agricultural water management.  

The scholarship will cover:  application and tuition fees throughout the study period with basic books and notes;  dormitory accommodation; subsistence costs;  health care. All of the above mentioned costs are financed by the Hungarian Government, according to the Agreement between FAO and Hungary in 2007. The scholarship covers student costs only; family members are not supported within the frame of this programme.

The selection process applies to scholarships beginning in September 2017. Student selection will take place in two phases: Phase 1: FAO will pre-screen candidates and submit applications to the Ministry of Agriculture of Hungary that will send them to the corresponding University as chosen by the 2 applicants. Students must submit only COMPLETED dossiers. Incomplete dossiers will not be considered. Files without names will not be processed. Phase 2: Selected candidates may be asked to take a written or oral English examination as part of the admission procedure. The participating Universities will run a further selection process and inform each of the successful candidates. Student selection will be made by the Universities only, without any involvement on the part of FAO.

Applications by interested candidates should be e-mailed to FAO between 04 January 2017 and 28 February 2017. Paper copies of dossiers received by post or courier or any other way, will not be taken into consideration.  

For details, please, see the attached files: Description of Programme, Application Form.