Are you an ambitious student or university lecturer from Central Europe or the Western Balkans looking to gain academic experience in Hungary? The CEEPUS Scholarship Program 2025 is now accepting applications for fully funded short- and long-term academic mobility programs in Hungary. Funded by the Central European Exchange Program for University Studies (CEEPUS), this prestigious opportunity aims to strengthen academic collaboration across its 16 participating countries.
Whether you’re pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree, or involved in university-level teaching, the CEEPUS mobility program Hungary offers you a chance to study, research, or teach in one of Hungary’s top universities — with no tuition fees and generous financial support.
Summary of the CEEPUS Scholarship Program 2025
- Host Country: Hungary
- Funded By: CEEPUS – Central European Exchange Program for University Studies
- Eligible Levels: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, and University Teachers
- Eligible Nationalities: Citizens of CEEPUS member countries
- Program Duration: 1–10 months
- Application Deadlines:
- Network Mobility (Winter): 31 August 2025
- Network Mobility (Summer): 31 December 2025
- Freemover (Winter): Opens 1 July (rolling)
- Freemover (Summer): 30 November 2025
What is the CEEPUS Hungary Scholarship Program?
The CEEPUS (Central European Exchange Program for University Studies) is a multilateral initiative focused on promoting student and teacher exchanges within Central and Eastern Europe. The 2025 scholarship round offers fully funded Hungary scholarships to individuals from 16 member countries. The program includes semester exchanges, research placements, internships, and short-term teaching assignments.
The CEEPUS Hungary 2025 mobility program is ideal for completing coursework, conducting thesis research, participating in short-term academic stays, or contributing to teaching and supervision.
CEEPUS Scholarship Financial Coverage
Participants selected for the CEEPUS Hungary mobility program will receive:
- A monthly stipend aligned with Hungary’s cost of living
- Free or subsidized accommodation, depending on the host university
- No tuition fees at Hungarian host institutions
- Access to academic facilities such as libraries, laboratories, and research centers
- Support for research activities, thesis writing, and internships
- Academic credit transfer for eligible coursework
- Networking and cultural exchange opportunities across Europe
Note: Exact financial benefits vary by host university.
Participating Hungarian Universities
Some of Hungary’s top institutions participate in the CEEPUS program, including:
- Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), Budapest
- Budapest University of Technology and Economics
- University of Szeged
- University of Debrecen
- University of Pécs
- Corvinus University of Budapest
Types of Academic Mobility under CEEPUS
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Student Mobility (BA, MA, PhD)
- Duration: 3–5 months
- Purpose: Coursework, credit transfer, or internships
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Short-Term Student Mobility (Final-year or PhD students)
- Duration: 1–2 months
- Purpose: Thesis research, lab work, consultations
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Teacher Mobility (University faculty)
- Duration: Minimum of 5 working days
- Purpose: Teaching or supervising (min. 6 hours/week)
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Freemover Mobility
- For individuals not affiliated with a CEEPUS network
- Requires a letter of acceptance from a Hungarian university
Required Documents
- Completed online application form (via My CEEPUS portal)
- Official academic transcripts
- Recent passport-sized photo
- Personal statement or motivation letter
- Proof of current enrollment or employment
- Letter of Acceptance (only for Freemover applicants)
- Two letters of recommendation
- Passport or national ID
- Updated CV or resume
CEEPUS Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the CEEPUS Hungary Scholarship 2025, applicants must:
- Be enrolled in or employed by an institution in a CEEPUS member country
- Have completed at least two semesters of higher education
- Not apply for a scholarship in their country of residence or citizenship
- Avoid receiving dual funding for the same mobility period
- Be a citizen of one of the following eligible CEEPUS countries:
Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia
How to Apply for CEEPUS Scholarship 2025 in Hungary
Follow these steps to apply for the CEEPUS fully funded mobility program in Hungary:
- Visit the CEEPUS official website.
- Register and log in to your “My CEEPUS” account.
- Use the Mobility Wizard to navigate your application.
- Choose your host institution (either via network or as a Freemover).
- Upload all required documents.
- Review and submit your application before the relevant deadline.
