Egypt and Hungary explore deeper academic and research ties

Egyptian Minister of Higher Education Abdelaziz Konsowa and Hungarian Ambassador Rita Hernchar met in Cairo to discuss expanding cooperation in education, research, and innovation.

• The meeting at the ministry headquarters in the New Administrative Capital addressed renewing the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship agreement and the scientific cooperation accord before their year-end expiry.
• Konsowa said the ministry will expand partnerships between Egyptian and Hungarian universities, launch joint academic programs, and increase student and faculty exchanges.
• Konsowa encouraged Hungarian universities to establish branches or joint programs in Egypt, citing the country's experience in cross-border education.
• Ambassador Hernchar said Hungary aims to renew the scholarship program, which provides 200 annual scholarships, and to boost research ties through Egypt's participation in Horizon Europe.