Hungary’s Pannónia Programme Surpasses Erasmus with Over 3,000 Applicants, According to Orbán Government
The Hungarian Pannónia student exchange programme is receiving high praise from Balázs Hankó, Hungary’s culture and innovation minister. He believes that the Pannónia Programme, which has been introduced as a substitute for the Erasmus programme for foundation universities in Hungary that were excluded by the European Commission, offers significant advantages for students.
The Pannónia Programme allows students to access courses at some of the world’s top universities and provides higher scholarships compared to the Erasmus Programme. As a result, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of applicants for the Pannónia Programme.
Foundation-run universities in Hungary were excluded from the Erasmus Programme due to concerns raised by the European Commission about academic freedom. As a result, the Hungarian government decided to launch the Pannónia Programme to provide opportunities for students from these universities to study abroad.
The Pannónia Programme has proven to be popular among students, with 3,000 participants compared to 2,000 in the Erasmus Programme. The programme offers students the chance to study at prestigious universities around the world and receive full credit for their studies.
Despite the success of the Pannónia Programme, there are ongoing legal challenges faced by some universities that were excluded from the Erasmus Programme. Balázs Hankó has expressed confidence that justice will prevail in these cases.
While the benefits of the Pannónia Programme are clear, the cost to Hungarian taxpayers remains a question. It is unclear how much funding is required for the state-funded programme compared to the foreign studies supported by the Erasmus Programme.
Overall, the Pannónia Programme has emerged as a viable alternative for students from foundation-run universities in Hungary who were excluded from the Erasmus Programme. With its focus on international education opportunities and higher scholarships, the programme has received positive feedback from students and officials alike.
