FAO Hungarian Government Scholarship 2026 for International Students
Applications are now open for the FAO Hungarian Government Scholarship 2026 in Hungary. International students who wish to pursue higher education in Hungary without any cost are encouraged to apply for this fully funded opportunity. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) scholarship is available for Master’s degree programs and covers all major expenses. All selected courses will be taught in English.
FAO Hungarian Government Scholarship 2026 Details
| Offered by: | Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) |
| Degree level: | Masters |
| Scholarship coverage: | Fully Funded |
| Eligible nationality: | All Nationalities |
| Award country: | Hungary |
| Last date: | 28 February 2026 |
Financial Benefits
The FAO Hungarian Government Scholarship 2026 in Europe will cover the following:
- Application fee and tuition fees throughout the study period with basic books and notes.
- Free accommodation.
- Subsistence costs.
- Health insurance.
The scholarship covers student costs only; family members are not supported within the frame of this program.
List of Universities
The following universities and faculties are participating in Hungarian Government Scholarship:
- Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Szent István Campus, Gödöllő
- Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Kaposvár Campus, Kaposvár
- University of Debrecen, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences and Environmental Management, Debrecen
Available Academic Fields
The following Master of Science degree courses are being offered in English for the 2026 Academic Year:
- MSc in Food Safety and Quality Engineering (Szent István University)
- MSc in Horticultural Engineering (Szent István University)
- MSc in Animal nutrition and feed safety (Kaposvár University).
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates for Hungarian Government Scholarship will be selected on the basis of the following criteria:
Eligible countries:
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Chad, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo1, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, North Macedonia, Madagascar, Mali, Myanmar, Republic of Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Namibia, Nigeria, North Korea, Palestine, the Philippines, Republic of Cabo Verde, Serbia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen.
Selection Process
The selection process for Hungarian Government Scholarship as described below applies to scholarships beginning in September 2026. 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 applicants. Students must submit only COMPLETE 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. Selected students will also be notified by the Ministry.
Application Deadline
The last date to apply for FAO Hungarian Government Scholarship 2026 for International Students is 28th February 2026.
How to Apply for FAO Hungarian Government Scholarship?
Interested applicants in Hungarian Government Scholarship should prepare a dossier
- Complete application form
- A recent curriculum vitae (CV)
- A copy of high school/college diploma and transcript/report of study or copy of the diploma attachment
- A copy of the certificate of proficiency in English
- Copies of relevant pages of passport showing expiration date and passport number
- A letter of recommendation
- Statement of motivation
- Health Certificate issued by Medical Doctor
- Certificate of Good Conduct issued by the local police authority.
All submitted documents must be in English. Documents submitted in any other language will not be accepted. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that documents are duly translated and certified by a competent office, and that each document is saved with a name that identifies what it is.
