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Pannonia Scholarship Programme – Call for Applications for Long-term Mobility Programme for the 2026/27 Academic Year

The Office for International Relations of the Budapest University of Economics and Business (BUEB) is pleased to announce a Call for Applications for study abroad within the framework of the Pannonia Scholarship Programme.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The aim of the study mobility is to provide students with the opportunity to gain international academic, professional, linguistic, and cultural experience at one of BUEB’s partner institutions.

Participation in the programme contributes to students’:

(1)academic progress,

(2) professional development,

(3) personal and intercultural competencies.

Within the framework of the program, successful applicants:

-       may pursue their studies at the host institution free of tuition fees,

-       and receive a subsistence grant under the Pannonia Scholarship Programme.

The award of the scholarship is conditional and becomes final only subject to the availability of institutional funding.

Please note that this opportunity is not available to students participating in the Stipendium Hungaricum Programme.

Students may participate in mobility periods totaling a maximum of 12 months per study cycle, regardless of the number and type of mobility activities. Within the framework of this call, only students enrolled in a double-degree programme are eligible to spend more than one semester abroad; all other students may spend a maximum of one semester at a partner institution of BUEB.


Conditions of Participation and Important Information

Participation in the application process is subject to the following conditions:

(1)   Applicants must have an active student status at BUEB and must be enrolled to a degree programme during the mobility period.

(2)  Applicants must have completed at least one semester of studies prior to the application, except for students enrolled in master’s programmes.

(3)  Applications must comply with formal requirements. Selection is based on the cumulative corrected credit index, academic and public activities, and motivation letter. In the event of a tie, additional documents may be requested.

(4)  Applicants must have at least B2 level proficiency in the language(s) of instruction or be enrolled in a foreign-language program. In the absence of an official language certificate, a certificate issued by the Foreign Language Centre of BUEB is also acceptable. For some partner institutions, knowledge of multiple languages may be required; further details can be found in the list of available partner institutions and in the application system.

Professional and administrative conditions of mobility

(1)   Prior to the start of the mobility, the conclusion of a Grant Agreement is mandatory.

(2)  A Learning Agreement (study plan) must be prepared before the start of the mobility; however, it may be modified after arrival to the host institution (within 5 weeks from the start of the mobility).

(3)  The studies undertaken abroad must be relevant to the student’s field of study and fit into their academic programme.

(4)  Upon completion of the mobility, the host institution issues official certificates (Transcript of Records / Certificate of Attendance), the submission of which is mandatory for the closure of the mobility period and the application.

(5)  Students must complete at least 15 ECTS credits at the host institution.

(6)  Students must maintain an active student status at BUEB during the mobility period, which requires registration for at least one course at the sending university (the requirements of the said course may be fulfilled by applying for an individual study schedule).

(7)  BUEB ensures full recognition of studies completed abroad provided they are included in the approved Learning Agreement.

Important restrictions

• Mobility cannot be undertaken during the semester of graduation, (with the exception of those master students who apply for the Double Degree programme to the University of Stirling.)

• If a student is successfully selected in two consecutive application cycles, but withdraws after nomination on both occasions, they may only apply again after skipping one full application cycle.

How and when to apply?

Applications for the study abroad programme under the Pannónia Scholarship Programme can be submitted through the BUEB online application system.

Application deadline: April 8, 2026, 23:59

Required documents

Applicants are required to submit the following documents:

•       Proof of language proficiency (in the language(s) of instruction)

•       Registry Record (Törzslap) (downloaded from the Neptun system)

•       Motivation letter

•       Proof of TDK/OTDK results or other academic competition achievements (1st–3rd place or special award, if applicable)

•       Proof of other outstanding activities (scientific, sports, artistic, voluntary or public - if applicable)

Selection criteria

Applications are evaluated based on a points system, as follows:

•       Cumulative corrected credit index: max. 60 points

•       TDK/OTDK results (if applicable): max. 30 or 15 points

•       Other outstanding activities: max. 10 points

(e.g. scientific, sports, artistic, voluntary or public activities, participation in international projects, student mentoring, etc.)

A maximum total of 100 points may be awarded.

In the event of a tie, the final ranking will be determined based on the qualitative evaluation of the motivation letters. The scholarships will be awarded based on the achieved scores and the available budget. Please note that the decision on awarding the scholarship is conditional and will only become final subject to the availability of the institutional funding. Applicants will be notified of the results via the DreamApply system.

Important information before applying

Before submitting your application, we strongly recommend that you carefully review the following:

•       the course list of the chosen partner (host) institution,

•       the language(s) of instruction,

•       and the expected living costs in the host country.

Where can I go?

The mobility can be carried out at BUEB’s partner institutions.
The list of currently available institutions is available at the bottom of the webpage.

Important considerations:

•       Choosing the appropriate host institution is the student's responsibility, based on the course list and academic relevance.

•       Applicants must have at least B2 level proficiency in the language(s) of instruction at the chosen institution, which can be demonstrated by an official language exam or a document issued by the BUEB Foreign Language Center (issued within one year of the application is accepted).

•       Applicant may indicate up to 3 preferred host institutions. The final placement depends on the provided order of preference of the indicated institutions and the available places.

•       In addition to selecting specific partner institutions, applicants may also indicate a so-called "Joker" Institution, expressing their willingness to participate in the mobility programme at any suitable partner institution aligned with their field of study.

How much scholarship can I receive?

The financial support awarded under the Pannonia Scholarship Programme contributes to the implementation of the mobility; however, it does not necessarily cover the full cost of the stay abroad.

During the mobility period, students remain entitled to study grants and other support provided by BUEB. However, all payment obligations towards BUEB (e.g. tuition fees, language allowance, etc.) remain due during the mobility period.

For this reason, applicants are strongly advised to prepare a detailed budget plan in advance, taking into account expected living, travel, and other related expenses.

The amount of the scholarship:

•       depends on the destination country, and

•       on the duration of the mobility.

The grant is awarded as a lump sum; therefore, no itemized financial report is required. The use of the grant is verified through the submission of a Certificate of Attendance, in accordance with the provisions of the Grant Agreement.

If the actual mobility period certified by the host institution is shorter than the period specified in the Grant Agreement, the student is required to repay the corresponding difference.

The amount of the scholarship is paid in a single installment in HUF following the signing of the Grant Agreement. If the mobility period includes partial months, the grant amount for the respective period is calculated on a pro-rata daily basis.