Hungarian Students to Participate in Programs at Harvard and Yale

Ties between Semmelweis University and Harvard may expand, while Yale could host Hungarian students in its summer programs.

Regarding the Pannonia Scholarship Program, the minister highlighted that out of around three thousand students who have studied abroad through the program so far, 62 have opted for the United States.

As a result of the talks, an agreement was reached to expand the Hungarian scholarship program to include summer university courses.

This will allow Hungarian students to attend Yale’s summer programs, while students from the American institution will be able to participate in training courses at Hungarian universities and earn academic credits.

Balazs Hanko delivered a presentation at a student organization event at Yale University, where, in addition to Hungarian higher education and innovation, he introduced Hungarian family policy. He spoke about the cultural roots stemming from Hungarian history and the country’s commitment to sovereignty. After the presentation, Yale students and faculty had the opportunity to ask the Hungarian minister questions.

The delegation headed by the culture and innovation minister will continue its U.S. visit on Wednesday with further discussions at Columbia University in New York.

Cover photo: Hungarian Culture and Innovation Minister Balazs Hanko  (Photo: MTI/Robert Hegedus)