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• Host Country: Hungary
• Program Name: CEEPUS (Central European Exchange Program for University Studies)
• Duration: 1 to 10 months
• Degree Levels: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, and University Faculty
• Funding Type: Fully Funded
• Eligible Countries: 16 CEEPUS member nations
• Application Deadlines:
  • Network Mobility (Winter): 31 August 2025
  • Network Mobility (Summer): 31 December 2025
  • Freemover (Winter): Rolling from 1 July
  • Freemover (Summer): 30 November 2025

Program Overview

The CEEPUS Scholarship Program offers fully funded academic mobility opportunities for students and faculty from Central and Eastern Europe. Participants can study, teach, or conduct research at top Hungarian universities while experiencing rich cultural exchange and academic collaboration.

Financial Coverage

• Monthly stipend based on Hungary’s cost of living
• Free or subsidized accommodation
• No tuition fees
• Access to university facilities (labs, libraries, etc.)
• Support for short-term research, internships, and thesis work
• Academic credit transfer opportunities

Host Universities in Hungary

• Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), Budapest
• Budapest University of Technology and Economics
• University of Szeged
• University of Pécs
• University of Debrecen
• Corvinus University of Budapest

Types of Mobility

1. Student Mobility

• For BA, MA, and PhD students
• Duration: 3–5 months
• Purpose: Coursework, credit transfer, internships

2. Short-Term Student Mobility

• For final-year students working on a thesis
• Duration: 1–2 months
• Purpose: Research, lab work, consultations

3. Teacher Mobility

• For university faculty
• Duration: Minimum 5 working days
• Purpose: Teaching or supervising (6+ hours/week)

4. Freemover Mobility

• For applicants outside the CEEPUS network
• Requires a letter of acceptance from a Hungarian university

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be enrolled or employed at an accredited institution in a CEEPUS member country
• Must have completed at least 2 semesters of study
• Cannot apply for a scholarship in your home country
• Cannot receive dual funding for the same mobility
• Citizens from member countries studying in non-member countries are not eligible

Eligible Countries: Albania, Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia

Required Documents

• Online application form
• Academic transcripts
• Personal statement
• Proof of enrollment or employment
• Passport or national ID
• CV or résumé
• Two letters of recommendation
• Letter of acceptance (for Freemovers)
• Recent passport-size photo

How to Apply

1. Visit the CEEPUS Portal - click here
2. Create a “My CEEPUS” account and log in
3. Use the Mobility Wizard to guide your application
4. Select your host institution and mobility type
5. Upload all required documents
6. Submit your application before the relevant deadline

This is a fantastic opportunity to study or teach in Hungary with full financial support while expanding your academic and cultural horizons.