Next application period: January 2026
BUEB Elite Athlete Mentoring Program (for elite athletes)
The aim of the Budapest University of Economics and Business’s Elite Athlete Program is to help our athletes—who have achieved outstanding results both nationally and internationally—succeed not only in sports but also in their education. In doing so, the program creates opportunities for a second career alongside sports.
The mentoring program is designed to support the smoother integration of elite athletes into higher education.
As part of the Dual Career Model, its goal is to help athletes balance their sporting commitments with their academic responsibilities.
Combining university studies with a sports career requires special attention, which the Budapest Business University supports through the following:
Applications can be submitted by completing the form below. For more information, please contact Nikoletta Barka at barka.nikoletta@uni-bge.hu.
Participation in the program requires an active student and athlete status (meeting the eligibility criteria), membership in a sports club, and submission of an application via the form below.
Mentors
In the Elite Athlete Mentoring Program, athletes are supported by academic and student mentors who have experience in the field of sports. Before the semester begins, student mentors receive training from academic staff, and throughout the mentoring period, they work together to ensure that elite athletes can perform well both on the field and at the university.
The mentors’ responsibilities include:
Applications should include a CV and a motivation letter, which should be sent to sport@uni-bge.hu.
For more information, please contact Nikoletta Barka at barka.nikoletta@uni-bge.hu.
Kind regards,Nikoletta BarkaHead of the Sports Office