About Balassi Programmes

Through the Balassi Scholarship Programmes, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary provides learning opportunities for foreigners interested in the Hungarian language and culture, as well as in Hungarian higher education. Our unique programmes offer a wide range of courses, so everyone can find the ones that suit them best.

We support students learning Hungarian studies at foreign universities with scholarships in Hungary. We also offer foreigners interested in translation opportunities to improve their Hungarian language skills and expand their professional experience and network. We offer opportunity those preparing for university studies in Hungary to strengthen their Hungarian language and subject knowledge. Young people of the Hungarian diaspora can expand their information about the Hungarian language and culture with the cooperation of highly qualified teachers. In addition to the one-year courses, the Balassi Summer University offers four weeks of intensive language learning and familiarization with Hungarian culture.

Throughout the studies provided by the Balassi Scholarship Programmes, the supportive atmosphere, extracurricular programmes and community building play a prominent role.

Students completed the trainings can get to know friends, and professional contacts in Budapest, who can even be a connection to Hungary, the Hungarian language and culture throughout their lives.

Learn Hungarian, and get to know all about Hungary within the framework of the Balassi Scholarship Programmes!

Our Mission

Through the Balassi Scholarship Programme, the Hungarian Government contributes to the development of economic, political and cultural relations between the participant countries and Hungary, and to the increase in the number of professionals taking part in this process, who can utilise their Hungarian language skills and professional knowledge after the training.

The unique aim of the Balassi Scholarship Programme is to facilitate young researchers in the study field of Hungarology and literary translation to acquire the knowledge and language skills needed to start their careers. It also contributes to preparing students for university studies and establishing their language and subject skills. In addition, the young people of the Hungarian diaspora can also increase their knowledge of the Hungarian language and culture.

Students who complete the training can get to know friends, and professional contacts, who can even be a connection to Hungary, the Hungarian language and culture throughout their lives.

Balassi Programmes

Type of Scholarships

Hungarian Language Courses