Mathias Corvinus Collegium (MCC) has announced record-breaking interest in its nationwide talent development programmes, prompting an extension of the application deadline for its University Programme until midnight on 4 August.
The institution, which offers free extracurricular training for primary, secondary, and university students, reported that its University Programme for incoming first-year students received an exceptional number of applications—even before Hungary’s national higher education admission scores are released on 23 July.
According to MCC, the early rush to apply shows that more and more young people are proactively seeking solid foundations for their professional development.
The University Programme is tuition-free and designed to complement full-time university studies. It provides students access to top-tier Hungarian and international instructors, academic scholarships, housing, and the chance to participate in exchange programmes at prestigious institutions such as Oxford, Cambridge, and universities in Asia and the US.
The programme operates in seven cities: Budapest, Debrecen, Győr, Miskolc, Pécs, Szeged, and Cluj-Napoca (Kolozsvár). Applications are open to those who will start their full-time university studies in these cities in September.
The University Programme is not the only success story. MCC’s High School Programme (KP) also saw a sharp increase in applications compared to last year, with nearly 2,000 students applying from all over the Carpathian Basin.
The Young Talent Programme (FIT), which targets students finishing 4th grade, saw even more intense interest. With four to five times more applicants than available places, around 3,500 children submitted applications.
Among Hungarian cities, Budapest, Szolnok, and Szeged led in application numbers, with nearly 200 candidates each. In Transylvania and Subcarpathia (Kárpátalja), some cities saw applications well above the 200 mark.
MCC stated it is encouraged by the growing demand for quality educational alternatives and remains committed to nurturing the next generation of talented Hungarian youth.
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