Take it easy: Stress-free application for Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship programme

You already chose your future study programme, you googled for the pictures of Budapest, Veszpém and Balaton, you are excited about the opportunity, but… just the mere thought about application and documents submission makes you confused and anxious. If it is about you, don’t worry: here is our list of useful tips to make your application process as easy as possible!

1. Pay attention to the deadlines

Following the deadlines is one of the most important elements of the application process. It helps you to organize your time and plan the preparation of the documents. In the case of Stipendium Hungaricum programme, you need to keep in mind the following deadlines:

• 16th of January 2023, 2 PM (CET) – submission of the application to Tempus Public Foundation (TPF) through an online platform DreamApply. 
• Since Stipendium Hungaricum is based on a bilateral agreement between Hungary and the government of your sending country, you will need to submit the documents to your sending organization as well. Each country may have different application deadlines, so we recommend you to check out the requirements of the responsible organization in your country (you can find the list of responsible authorities at https://stipendiumhungaricum.hu/partners/).

2. Register at the Dream Apply portal

Dream Apply is a portal designed to make the submission of your documents fast and easy. Besides, on the portal you can find the description of your selected univrsity, entrance requirements of your study programme and other necessary information. To access the Dream Apply portal, use the following link: https://apply.stipendiumhungaricum.hu/

3. Create the list of necessary documents

The list of documents required for the application may differ depending on your study level and your programme. The basic documents include:

• filled-out application dorm
• copies of high school / university degree with the official English translation
• Certificate and English language knowledge (check the specific language requiremens of your programme)
• CV and motivation letter
• Copy of your passport / ID

Depending on your study level, you may also need recommendation letters and a research proposal. You can find the complete list of documents once you select you study programme(s) at the Dream Apply portal.

4. Submit the application before the deadline

Once you collected all the necessary documents, submit your application to your sending authority and to Tempus Public Foundation.

5. Don’t forget to check your mailbox for the updates

If your application is successful, your sending country will be the first to nominate you for the programme. After that, the University of Pannonia will review your application. Generally, future students need to take an entrance exam, which take place in the period from the middle of March until the end of May. Don’t worry: the exam is usually in the form of an online interview with the representatives of the faculty. You may be asked about:

• why you chose Hungary or the University of Pannonia
• why you chose this particular study programme
• your study / work experience
• your thesis topic / future research topic
• your future plans for work or studies
• your language knowledge

The representatives of the faculty will contact you prior to the interview so that you can prepare for it.

6. Wait for the results

Until the middle of July, you will be notified about admission by the University of Pannonia. The final decision will be taken by Tempus Public Foundation. After that, you will be able to start the visa application process and prepare for your international adventure!

We wish you the best of luck with your application!

See you at Pannonia!

The National Tourism Meeting of Universities and Colleges (EFOTT for short) is a summer music festival founded in 1976 and is one of Hungary's traditional festivals.

The University of Pannonia will host EFOTT 2023. As the university's seat, Veszprém, will be the European Capital of Culture next year. Culture will be a key theme at the festival, alongside values such as sustainability, sport and physical and mental health. The biggest festival for university students will take place from 12 to 16 July on Lake Velence.

The University of Pannonia is the leading higher education institution in Central and Western Transdanubia and the Lake Balaton region. Its seat, Veszprém, together with the Lake Balaton Region, will be the European Capital of Culture in 2023, so the fact that the university has successfully applied to host next year's EFOTT offers special opportunities.

"The European Capital of Culture title is an outstanding and unique opportunity to boost the cultural life, tourism and international relations of the region. Our aim is to showcase the diversity and values of our culture as the host of EFOTT 2023", says Dr. András Gelencsér, Rector of the University of Pannonia.

At the heart of the University's bid is the presentation of universal culture and all aspects of experience to festival-goers, with more than a hundred programmes and the participation of at least 200 volunteers. The UNIverzum will focus on values such as sustainability, digitalisation, sport and mental health, careers, healthy lifestyles and music.

Festival-goers can take part in drama workshops, a creative songwriting competition, a dance duel between young and old, make jewellery from waste - plastic granules, textiles, glass, etc., talk to psychology students about everyday mental problems such as gambling addiction, depression, stress, or cure their hangover with a massage and a good broth at recreation points.

"As the country's largest student festival, EFOTT gives a special place among its programmes to the presentation and promotion of universal culture and the opportunities offered by Hungarian higher education. We believe that the role of social experience and meaningful daytime programmes at the festival has become more important for young people in recent years. We are pleased to see that the University of Pannonia, as the host, shares the same values", says Dr. Gábor Lasztovicza, Managing Director of HÖOK Public Nonprofit Ltd.

Zsolt Csillag, Chancellor of the University of Pannonia, stressed that the University will indeed be at the centre of attention in 2023 with its exciting festivals and outstanding summer competitions. When we decided to compete for next year's EFOTT, we had in mind how "big it would be" if in the same year that Veszprém becomes the European Capital of Culture, when the University Days of Veszprém celebrate their 30th anniversary, Veszprém University Days will be a great pleasure and a great success, when the first SolarBoat World Cup race is held in Hungary - organised by the University of Pannonia - in Balatonalmádi, we could host the coolest and biggest student event in Hungary! " - added the Chancellor

In 2023, the biggest student festival will be held again on the northern shore of Lake Velence, in Sukoro, between 12-16 July.