By Stella Odueme
The Embassy of Nigeria in Hungary has intensified efforts to secure more educational opportunities for Nigerian students through the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programme following a visit to the University of Dunaújváros (DUE).
The Nigerian delegation, led by Ambassador Abasi Braimah Ogwime, included the embassy's Social Secretary, Dr Erika Madarász, and Daniel Etawo. The team was received by the university's Vice-Rector for Institutional Development and General Affairs, Dr Mónika Rajcsányi-Molnár, alongside other senior officials.
Those present included the Vice-Rector for Education, Dr László Balázs; Director of International Relations, Kitti Szabó; Director of Strategic Relations, József Fritz; and Social Relations Officer, Csaba Papp.
During the engagement, the university management provided information on its international degree programmes, scholarship opportunities under the Stipendium Hungaricum scheme and support services available to international students.
The delegation also toured the institution's facilities, including its to laboratories, and interacted with lecturers and Nigerian students to gain insights into the university's academic environment and student experiences.
The university disclosed that 11 Nigerians are currently studying at the institution, with six benefiting from the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programme.
Most of the Nigerian students are enrolled in Computer Engineering, while others are studying Business Administration and Management, as well as Communication and Media Science.
The embassy said the visit was part of its ongoing school visitation and scholarship outreach aimed at strengthening educational cooperation between Nigeria and Hungary while expanding access to quality education and professional training for Nigerian youths.