Fully-Funded: FAO Scholarship Programme for Masters in Hungary

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in collaboration with the Hungarian Government is pleased to offer a unique opportunity to study in Hungary with full financial support. It is designed for individuals with a strong academic background and a commitment to advancing their expertise in agriculture and related fields.

Available Master’s Programmes

Students can apply for one of the following MSc courses, taught in English:

Master in Aquaculture
Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Szent István Campus, Gödöllő
Master in Animal Husbandry Engineering
University of Debrecen, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences and Environmental Management, Debrecen

Scholarship Benefits

The scholarship fully covers the following expenses:

Application and tuition fees (including basic books and notes).
Dormitory accommodation.
Subsistence costs.
Health insurance.

Note: This scholarship only covers student expenses. Family members are not supported under this programme.

Who is Eligible?

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Hold citizenship and residency in one of the eligible countries (listed below).
Possess a strong academic track record.
Demonstrate proficiency in English (for English-taught courses).
Exhibit a clear motivation to advance agricultural and food security efforts in their home country.
Maintain good health.
Be preferably under 30 years old.

Eligible Countries and Territories

Residents (who must be nationals) of the following countries are eligible to apply:

Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Azerbaijan, Armenia,
Bangladesh, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Burkina Faso,
Cambodia, Chad,
Democratic Republic of the Congo,
Egypt, Ethiopia,
Gambia, Georgia, Ghana,
Jordan,
Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo*, Kyrgyzstan,
Laos, Lebanon,
North Macedonia,
Madagascar, Mali, Myanmar, Mongolia, Montenegro,
Namibia, Nigeria, North Korea,
Palestine, the Philippines,
Republic of Cabo Verde, Republic of Moldova,
Serbia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan,
Tajikistan, Turkmenistan,
Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan,
Vietnam,
Yemen

(*References to Kosovo shall be understood in the context of Security Council Resolution 1244 (1999).)

Application Process

The selection process follows two phases:

Phase 1:
- FAO will review applications and submit complete dossiers to the Ministry of Agriculture of Hungary.
- The Ministry will forward applications to the respective universities.
- Incomplete dossiers will not be considered.
Phase 2:
- Shortlisted candidates may need to take a written or oral English examination.
- Universities will conduct the final selection.
- The Ministry of Agriculture will officially notify successful candidates.