PUTRAJAYA, April 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will continue to benefit from 40 full scholarships a year for its students to study in Hungary, following the renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the Stipendium Hungaricum programme for the 2026 to 2028 period.
Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said the MoU was signed following a courtesy visit by Hungarian Ambassador to Malaysia Dr Sandor Sipos to the ministry this afternoon to further enhance bilateral academic cooperation between both countries.
“The collaboration will see 40 full scholarships offered annually to Malaysian citizens to pursue Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) studies in Hungary starting in 2026.
“This comprehensive scholarship package covers full tuition fees, living allowances, accommodation, and health insurance, ensuring students’ welfare is fully taken care of throughout their studies,” in a post on Facebook today.
Zambry said the international scholarship programme remained the top choice among local students, recording an extraordinary response of 350 applications for 40 places offered in the previous academic session.
He said the exclusive educational opportunity is part of the Hungarian Government’s global initiative, which offers 12,000 scholarship places each year across various diplomatic partner countries around the world.
“The sustainability of the academic relationship is not only about physical mobility, but also serves as a bridge connecting the communities and higher education institutions of both countries towards a brighter future,” he said.
The agreement document was signed by Higher Education Ministry secretary-general Datuk Dr Anesee Ibrahim and Sandor Sipos, who represented the Hungarian Government.
--BERNAMA
