Budapesti Gazdaságtudományi Egyetem

The Office for International Relations of the Budapest University of Economics and Business (BGE) is pleased to announce a Call for Applications for one-semester-long mobility opportunities available exclusively to students enrolled in the Doctoral School of Entrepreneurship and Business.


I. About the Programme

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

Participation in the programme contributes to the students’:

·        academic and research progress,

·        professional and scientific development, and

·        international research collaboration and networking.

Within the framework of the program, successful applicants:

·        may pursue their mobility at the host institution free of tuition fees,

·        and receive a subsistence grant under the Pannónia Scholarship Programme.

For this Call for Applications, students may apply for a mobility at one of the following partner institutions:

·        Côte d'Azur University

·        University of Bologna

·        Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Please note that students participating in the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme are unfortunately not eligible due to restrictions on double financing.

Students may participate in mobility activities for a total period of up to 12 months per study cycle, irrespective of the number and type of mobility activities, subject to the rules of the Pannónia Scholarship Programme.

Under this Call for Applications, the maximum duration of a study mobility period at one of BGE’s partner institutions is one semester. The mobility period awarded under this Call may not be extended beyond the period specified in the Grant Agreement, unless otherwise permitted under the applicable programme rules and University regulations.

II. Conditions of Participation and Important Information

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

1.   Be a full-degree student at BGE enrolled in the Doctoral School of Entrepreneurship and Business

2.   Applicants must have an active student status at BGE during the mobility period.

3.   Applicants must be in the research and dissertation phase of their doctoral studies.

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 BGE’s Centre for Foreign Languages and Language Exams is also acceptable.

Important note: For some partner institutions, knowledge of multiple languages or specific types of language certificates may be required; further details can be found in the list of available partner institutions and in the application system.

III. Important restrictions

Doctoral students in the final semester of their studies are not eligible to participate in the mobility programme.

IV. How and when to apply?

Applications for the study abroad programme under the Pannónia Scholarship Programme must be submitted through BGE’s online application system at the following links:

Côte d'Azur University: https://exchange.uni-bge.hu/courses/course/369

University of Bologna: https://exchange.uni-bge.hu/courses/course/371

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki: https://exchange.uni-bge.hu/courses/course/370

For more information about each partner univeristy please consult the following table.

Please note, applications that were only saved cannot be accepted.

Application deadline: 15 November 2026 23:59 CET

V. Required documents

Mandatory documents to be uploaded (to the corresponding task) before submitting your application:

·        Registry Record (Törzslap) – downloaded from Neptun. Please upload the most recent version, including your academic results from the latest completed semester (Fulfillment sheet is not accepted!)

·        Proof of language proficiency (minimum B2) in the language(s) of instruction of the selected partner institution(s) (Please upload your complete language certificate, including all pages showing your name and exam results. Certificates showing only the results without the holder’s name will not be accepted.)

·        Residence Permit or Registration Certificate – in case of foreign students (address card is not accepted)

·        Motivation letter (in English)

·        Proof of contact with the selected host institution – upload a copy of the email sent to the prospective supervisor or academic coordinator enquiring about research mobility opportunities. A final confirmation of acceptance is not required at the time of application.

·        Approval of Supervisor at BGE – upload a letter from your Supervisor at BGE stating that he/she supports your mobility plan

Please note that all mandatory documents must be uploaded to the application system before the application is submitted. Following the technical evaluation of the applications, applicants may be invited to participate in a deficiency procedure, during which they may remedy identified deficiencies by submitting missing documents or correcting incomplete or incorrect documents. The email specifies the deadline for submitting the required documents. In such cases, applicants have 3 working days from the date of notification to upload the required documents directly to the application system. Documents submitted by email will not be accepted. Please also note that applications for which all mandatory documents have not been uploaded by the deadline will be automatically rejected.

VI. Selection criteria

The evaluation of applications is based on the students’ cumulative adjusted credit index (KKKI). Publication performance relative to the stage of doctoral studies may be considered in the selection and ranking of applicants.

In the event that two or more applicants receive the same score, further ranking between them is only required if the number of eligible applications exceeds the number of students who can be supported within the available quota or budget. In such cases, the applicants’ exact KKKI values are taken into account.

The selection of students will be carried out by the Doctoral School.

The scholarships will be awarded based on the achieved scores and the available budget.

Applicants will be notified of their application results via the DreamApply system.

VII. Right to appeal

Applicants may appeal against the University’s decision on their application within fifteen (15) days of receiving notification of the decision or, if no notification is provided, of becoming aware of it, in accordance with Section 57 of Act CCIV of 2011 on National Higher Education and Sections 38–39 of BGE’s Student Requirements Regulations (HKR).

The appeal must be addressed to the University’s Review Committee (Felülbírálati Bizottság). It may be submitted electronically through the designated interface in Neptun, or on paper in person or by post, in accordance with Section 39 of the HKR.

The appeal should identify the applicant and the decision being challenged, explain the grounds for the appeal, and include any supporting documents.

VIII. Important information before applying

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

·        the course list of the eligible partner (host) institution on their official website,

·        the language(s) of instruction and language certificate requirements,

·        and the expected living costs in the host country and city.

IX. 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(s), which can be demonstrated by an official language exam or a document issued by the BGE Centre for Foreign Languages and Language Exams (issued within one year of the application is accepted).

·        Applicant may indicate up to 1 host institutions. The final placement depends on the available places.

X. Professional and administrative conditions of mobility

Before applying, please consider carefully all the following conditions:

1.   Prior to the start of the mobility, the signing of a Grant Agreement is mandatory.

2.   A Mobility Agreement (research plan) must be prepared before the start of the mobility.

3.   The research and academic activity undertaken abroad must be relevant to the student’s field of research and fit into their academic programme.

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

5.   Students must maintain an active student status at BGE 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 an automatically approved exceptional study schedule).

6.   BGE ensures full recognition of studies completed abroad provided they are included in the approved Mobility Agreement.

XI. How much scholarship can I receive?

I. Country Group – Highest cost of living countries – 400 000 HUF/month

·        France (Côte d'Azur University)

II. Country Group – Medium cost of living countries – 375 000 HUF/month

·        Greece (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki)

·        Italy (University of Bologna)

The financial support awarded under the Pannónia 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 BGE. However, all payment obligations towards BGE (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 pay back 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.