In Hungary, a growing number of students seek opportunities for further education in the United States in programs offering a first degree as well as in graduate-level courses. The Commission established the Fulbright EducationUSA Advising Center in 1994 to advise Hungarian students wishing to pursue their further education in the United States.
The center is open to the public and its services are available for individual and group counselling (for undergraduate and graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and researchers). The center also handles
inquiries on all aspects of United States education.
With its library of reference books, American university catalogue collection, handouts, CD-ROMs and internet access, the EducationUSA Center provides the most comprehensive source of information in Hungary about U.S. higher education. Fulbright EducationUSA maintains close ties
with the American Corners in Hungary. The center offers workshops on the American system of higher education and serves as a liaison between American universities and the foreign relations offices of some Hungarian universities.
The center provides information on:
- how to define study objectives and find appropriate institutions;
- admissions requirements for study in a particular field;
- testing requirements (TOEFL, GRE, GMAT, SAT, GED, ACT, etc.);
- test preparation materials;
- possible sources of financial assistance;
- application procedures;
- adjusting to academic and cultural life in the U.S.;
- scholarship opportunities;
- the Fulbright Program, eligibility requirements, application procedure.
