CEEPUS Scholarship Program 2025-26 in Hungary (Deadline: varies)

The CEEPUS Scholarship Program 2025-26 offers an excellent opportunity for students and teachers across Central Europe and the Western Balkans to study, research, and teach in Hungary. Funded by the Central European Exchange Program for University Studies (CEEPUS), this initiative promotes academic cooperation and cultural exchange among 16 participating countries. Through semester exchanges, short-term research projects, summer schools, and internships, participants can gain valuable international experience while exploring Hungary’s dynamic academic and cultural environment.

This funded program is open to Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD students, as well as university faculty members, allowing them to pursue academic mobility without financial burden. By joining the CEEPUS Scholarship Program, applicants not only benefit from quality education in Hungary but also strengthen their professional network and cross-cultural understanding.

Scholarship Summary

• Country: Hungary
• Host: Central European Exchange Program for University Studies ( CEEPUS )
• Study Level: Bachelors, Masters, PhD
• Duration: 1 to 10 months
• Benefits: Partially Funded
• Deadline: varies

Benefits

• Full monthly stipend based on Hungary’s cost of living
• Free or subsidized accommodation (depending on the host university)
• Support for short-term research and internships
• Access to university facilities (libraries, labs, research centers)
• Academic credit transfer opportunities
• No tuition fees
• Ideal for thesis writing, field research, or teaching
• Networking and cultural exposure within Central Europe

Note: The scholarship amount is provided by the Hungarian host university and varies based on the cost of living.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be enrolled or employed at an accredited institution in a CEEPUS member country
• Students must have completed at least two semesters of studies
• Must not apply for a scholarship in your home country (citizenship or residence)
• Applicants cannot receive double funding for the same mobility
• Citizens of member countries studying in non-member countries are not eligible

Required Documents For CEEPUS Scholarship Program 2025-26

• Completed online application form
• Motivation letter outlining study/research plans
• Letter of Acceptance (Freemover applicants only)
• Academic transcripts (for students)
• Proof of enrollment or employment
• CV (recommended)
• Language certificate (if applicable)

List of CEEPUS Member Countries

Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, and Slovenia

How to Apply?

• Check your eligibility: you must be a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD student, or a university teacher. Students should have completed at least two semesters. You can apply through a CEEPUS network, or as a Freemover if your university is not part of a network.
• Register on www.ceepus.info by creating your My CEEPUS account. Confirm your registration through email and access your personal Mobility Desktop.
• Log in and start your application. Select the correct academic year and follow the Mobility Wizard. Choose “Yes” for network mobility or “No” if applying as a Freemover.
• Prepare your documents. Network applicants usually don’t need extra documents. Freemover applicants must upload a Letter of Acceptance from a Hungarian host university and two recommendation letters from their home institution. If you are not a citizen of a CEEPUS country but are studying in one, you will need an Equal Status certificate.
• Review your application carefully and submit it by clicking “check & submit.”
• Track your application on the Mobility Desktop. You’ll see updates such as waiting for home coordinator’s nomination, awaiting host institution’s response, nominated by host office, or awarded/rejected.
• If selected, log back in and accept the award. You will then receive your official Letter of Award from Hungary’s National CEEPUS Office along with further instructions.
• After arrival, your scholarship payments will be handled through your host institution. Before leaving Hungary, don’t forget to upload your Mobility Report and Letter of Confirmation signed and stamped by your host coordinator.

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