Studying abroad? Try Hungary, envoy says<\/p>\n
The Jakarta Post, Jakarta<\/p>\n
The Hungarian ambassador has asked Indonesian parents who want
\ntheir children to study abroad to consider his country.<\/p>\n
Gyorgy Busztin told The Jakarta Post that Hungary had a number
\nof fine universities that used English as the medium of teaching,
\nat very competitive costs.<\/p>\n
"For a refreshing change, please look beyond the horizon," the
\nambassador said.<\/p>\n
"To find an economic solution without compromising academic
\nvalues, please look at one of Europe's ambitious new democracies,
\nwith a very rich tradition of science: Hungary."<\/p>\n
Every year, thousands of young Indonesians head abroad to
\nstudy, either paid for by their wealthy parents, or funded by
\norganizations, foundations, or learning institutions.<\/p>\n
English-speaking countries like the United States, Australia
\nand Britain rank among the most favorite destinations. Singapore,
\nMalaysia, and Japan are also popular. France and Germany are
\namong the non-English speaking countries many Indonesians go to.<\/p>\n
Studying abroad has become a big business that many countries,
\noften with the help of their respective embassies in Jakarta,
\norganize annual fairs to tout their advantages.<\/p>\n
Few, if any Indonesians, have considered Hungary or other
\nEastern European countries, as an option.<\/p>\n
Busztin said it was time that Hungary, which he described as
\none of the dynamically growing, market-economy based democracies,
\nbe looked at.<\/p>\n
"Located in the center of Europe, a melting pot of cultures,
\nHungary has traditionally been a crossroad and as such blended
\nmany traditions," he said.<\/p>\n
"The major Hungarian universities all have full courses in
\nEnglish (medicine, dentistry, pharmacology, veterinary medicine,
\nengineering etc)," he said, adding "Some offer post graduate
\ncourses in English as well."<\/p>\n
Hungary's decision not to join the euro zone makes the costs
\nof studying there relatively inexpensive for foreigners, he said.<\/p>\n
Annual tuition fees range from US$5,900 to $10,000; monthly
\nliving costs, including accommodation, food and transportation,
\nreach $600 a month. Health insurance costs $300 a year.<\/p>\n
The ambassador recommends parents or prospective students to
\nbrowse the website www.studyhungary.hu or write to College
\nInternational Budapest at info@studyhungary.hu for further
\ninformation.<\/p>\n
"If you opt for Hungary, you will not regret it," he said.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/studying-abroad-try-hungary-envoy-says-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }