Eötvös Loránd University is launching a call for applications for long-term and short-term student mobilities for the spring semester of the academic year 2024/2025. The deadline for applications is 17 September 2024.

AIM OF THE CALL

Within the framework of the Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility, students have the opportunity to participate in short- or long-term study mobilities at one of our partner universities in a so-called Erasmus Partner Country (i.e. not being part of the classic Erasmus+ program, such as the United Kingdom, Switzerland or non-European countries). A mobility can be started only at partner universities that have signed an inter-institutional agreement with ELTE by the start date of the mobility.

The following mobilities are available:

1. Long-term student mobility for studies in close partner countries (i.e. the United Kingdom, Switzerland)
2. Short-term doctoral mobility in close partner countries (i.e. the United Kingdom, Switzerland)
3. Long-term student mobility for studies in distant partner countries
4. Short-term doctoral mobility in distant partner countries

We would like to draw your attention to the fact that only students of the departments/institutes cooperating with the partners listed below are eligible to apply for the mobilities announced in this call. You may find more information under the description of each type of mobility.

RANKING OF APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED IN DIFFERENT ERASMUS+ PROGRAMS

If you have simultaneously submitted several long-term mobility applications in the framework of different Erasmus+ calls for the same mobility period, the applications will be ranked as follows:

1. Erasmus+ study abroad programme within the framework of agreements for all subject fields
2. Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility
3. Erasmus+ Mobility Programme within Europe

This means that a successful application submitted in the call for the Erasmus+ study abroad programme within the framework of agreements for all subject fields will beat all other types of applications, even if they are successful as well and these will be considered cancelled automathically. The same procedure will apply if you submit successul long-term mobility applications for both the Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility program and and the Erasmus+ Mobility Programme within Europe for the same semester. In this case, the latter one will be cancelled. Etc.

AVAILABLE MOBILITY TYPES

1. Long-term mobility for studies in close partner countries

The purpose of the long-term mobility for studies is to complete one academic semester at a partner university or do thesis research. BA/BSc and MA/MSc students can complete a mobility only if ELTE recognizes the exchange semester and includes the results in the academic progress of the student – this is done either by credit and grade conversion in line with ELTE regulations or in the form of a diploma supplement. BA/BSc and MA/MSc students are required to complete a minimum of 20 ECTS credits during their semester abroad.

PhD students do not have to complete courses and gain credits if the purpose of the mobility is doctoral research.

• Mobility duration: min. 2 months, max. as indicated in the table below
• Grant amount: EUR 600/month
• Travel support is not available
• Additional support and green travel support is available. 

You may apply for the following mobilities in the indicated duration and study cycle:

2. Short-term doctoral mobility in close partner countries

Short-term mobility is open only to PhD students for the purpose of research or participating in workshops or training.

Conference attendance is NOT eligible for funding.

• Mobility duration: min. 5 days, max. as indicated in the table below.
• Grant amount: EUR 79/day until the 14th day, EUR 56/day from the 15th day.
• Travel support is not available.
• An additional 1-1 travel day may be granted before and after the mobility.
• Additional support and green travel support is available.

You may apply for the following mobilities in the suggested duration:

3. Long-term mobility for studies in distant partner countries

During a long-term mobility for studies students complete one academic semester abroad or do thesis research. BA/BSc and MA/MSc students can complete their mobility only if ELTE recognizes the exchange semester and includes the results in the academic progress of the student – this is done by either credit and grade conversion in line with ELTE regulations or the in form of a diploma supplement. BA/BSc and MA/MSc students are required to complete a minimum of 20 ECTS credits during their semester abroad.

PhD students do not have to complete credits if the purpose of mobility is doctoral research.

• Mobility duration: min. 2 months, max. as indicated at each mobility in the table below
• Grant support: EUR 700/month
• Additional support and green travel support is available as indicated in the table below. 
• Travel support (one-time support, based on the distance between the headquarters of the sending and the host institutions, determined with the European Commission's calculator) as indicated here:

You may apply for the following mobilities in the indicated duration and study cycle: 

4. Short-term doctoral mobility to distant partner countries

Short-term mobility is open only to PhD students for the purpose of research, advanced studies or professional training.

Conference attendance is NOT eligible for funding.

• Mobility duration: min. 5 days, max. as indicated in the table below
• Grant amount: EUR 79/day until the 14th day, EUR 56/day from the 15th day. The grant amount is lower in the following destinations (EUR 70/day until the 14th day, EUR 50/day from the 15th day): China, Mongolia, Ukraine
• Travel support according to the table above
• Additional support and green travel support is available where indicated in the table below.

You may apply for the following mobilities in the suggested duration:

COMPLETING THE MOBILITY

Students completing their studies abroad in the Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility program

• do not pay tuition fees at the host institution;
• are in active student status and enrolled at the home university, pay their tuition fees, and receive their regular scholarship for the duration of their stay abroad;
• in case of a long-term mobility, students carry out part of their domestic study obligations by studying abroad. The two cooperating institutions agree about the courses to be taken at the host university before the mobility begins. BA/BSc and MA/MSc students are required to complete a minimum of 20 ECTS credits. There can be a higher (but not a lower) minimum of credits set by the course supervisor and published in the faculty/institution/departmental call.
• Courses related to the major of the student are accepted based on the ELTE credit number, while other courses are evaluated through a separate procedure. For more information on credit recognition see our website.

WHO CAN APPLY?

All ELTE students who

• have Hungarian citizenship, a registration certificate or a valid permanent or temporary residence permit (with the exception of BA or MA Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship holders -- however, doctoral students with a Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship can apply for short-term mobilities);
• have completed at least two semesters in their BA program by the time of the planned mobility (some faculties might set a higher number of completed semesters in their qualification rules);
• have a valid student status at ELTE in the semester when the mobility is planned;
• meet the application requirements of the faculty/department concerned;
• have at least a B2 level in the language(s) of education (if the host university requires a higher level of language proficiency, this will apply);

According to Erasmus+ rules, each student can be granted Erasmus status for a maximum of 12 months in total per level of education (part-time and professional training altogether, even if it is zero grant (label) mobility!). If the applicant has participated in an Erasmus part-time course and/or professional training at their current level of education but has not used the 12-month Erasmus timeframe, they can apply again. Master's or doctoral students who have already been Erasmus+ scholarship holders at their previous level(s) of training can also apply.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for any types of mobility, please submit the following documents:

1. application form and attachements:
   1.1. application form for Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility (filled via a word processor, digitally or manually signed by the applicant) AND the declaration of support (filled and signed by the academic coordinator and the head/chair of the sending department/institute
   1.2. application form for SEMP mobility programme (filled via a word processor, digitally or manually signed by the applicant)
2. curriculum vitae (in English and in the language required by the host institution);
3. motivation letter (in English and in the language required by the host institution); -- How to write a motivation letter?
4. transcript of records of last two semesters in English (printed out from the Neptun system); -- How to print transcript of records from Neptun?
5. a copy of diploma in Hungarian and English (in case you are an MA/MSc or PhD student);
6. certificate of the required language proficiency (you may contact the academic coordinator about the required language skills); in the absence of a language certificate, the sending department/institute can issue a proof of language (signed by the head of department/institute)
7. a copy of permanent or temporary residence permit or refugee status document if you are not a Hungarian citizen;
8. any additional documents required by the faculty/institute/department.

Please note that your CV and motivational letter (together with other supporting documents) will be forwarded to the partner institution as part of the nomination process. You will be introduced by these documents to the professors and staff of the host institution.

If the call for applications of the faculty or institute/department contains other requirements, you have to meet those as well in order to submit a successful application.

We accept all documents in digital form (Word or Pdf form) only. We ask applicants to name the documents the following way: "Name Last Name_[type of document]" (e.g. "John Smith_Letter of motivation"). Incomplete, illegible or handwritten applications will not be accepted.

When preparing your application, please check the course offerings on the partner universities' website to find out in which language and at which level (bachelor or master) courses are offered. For more information about the application and the courses offered by the partner institutions, please contact the academic and/or faculty coordinators.

APPLICATION DEADLINE AND EVALUATION PROCEDURE

Submission of applications

Applications for the spring semester of 2024/2025 have to be submitted to the faculty international office (students of the Faculty of Humanities must submit their applications to the academic coordinator in charge) by 17 September 2024. This deadline may vary due to faculty/institute/department specifics. Evaluated applications will be forwarded to the Department of Erasmus+ and International Programs by the faculty international offices no later than 3 October 2024.

Evaluation of the applications

General criteria of evaluation (the list is not in a priority order, and there might be other aspects as well due to specific faculty regulations):

• language proficiency;
• academic achievements;
• professional knowledge and activity;
• academic excellence or other significant professional achievements;
• participation in the activities of the ELTE Students’ Union or other organizations;
• mentoring of incoming Erasmus students.

Ranking and decision-making

Applications proposed for financial support by the respective faculties, will be further evaluated by HOMB (Hallgatói és Oktatói Mobilitási Bizottság that is, Committe on Student and Staff Mobility). HOMB decision on which applicaitons to grant financial support to will be finalized on 29 October 2024. Partner universities confirm whether to host ELTE applicants via a nomination procedure by the end of October 2024. 

Successful applications not granted a financial support will be placed on reserve list. If the partner university confirms to host an applicant without a financial support, (s)he might decide to start her/his mobility as a self-financed participant.

The announcement of results

Successful applicants are notified via e-mail, expected in early November. Where nomination deadline precedes the HOMB decision on financial support, students will be conditionally nominated to partners.

If you have any questions in connection with preparing your application, please contact your academic coordinator or faculty coordinator.

Further inforamtion on the Erasmus+ program

European Committee

Tempus Public Foundation

Eötvös Loránd University is launching a call for applications for short-term and long-term student mobilities and traineeships for the Academic Year 2024/2025. The deadline for applications is 29 February 2024.

AIM OF THE CALL

Within the framework of the Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility, students have the opportunity to participate in short- or long-term study mobilities or traineeships at one of our partner universities in a so-called Erasmus Partner Country (i.e. not being part of the classic Erasmus+ program, such as the United Kingdom, Switzerland or non-European countries).

The following mobilities are available:

1. Long-term student mobility for study in close partner countries (United Kingdom, Switzerland)
2. Short-term doctoral mobility in close partner countries (United Kingdom, Switzerland)
3. Long-term student mobility for study or traineeship in distant partner countries
4. Short-term doctoral mobility in distant partner countries
5. Traineeship in distant partner countries

We would like to draw your attention to the fact that only students from the departments/institutes cooperating with the partners listed below are eligible to apply for the mobilities announced in this call. You may find more information under the description of each type of mobility.

RANKING OF APPLICATIONS WITHIN DIFFERENT CALLS

If you have simultaneously submitted other applications for the same period in the framework of other Erasmus+ calls for long-term mobility for studies, the applications will be ranked as follows:

1. Erasmus+ study abroad programme within the framework of agreements for all subject fields
2. Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility
3. Erasmus+ Mobility Programme within Europe

For example, if you submit an application for all of the mentioned call for applications and win the Erasmus+ study abroad programme within the framework of agreements for all subject fields, we consider your other study abroad applications cancelled. (The same procedure will apply if you only apply in the Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility program and the Erasmus+ Mobility Programme within Europe at the same time etc.)

AVAILABLE MOBILITY TYPES

1. Long-term mobility for studies in close partner countries

The purpose of the long-term study mobility is to complete one academic semester at a partner university or do thesis research. In case of BA/BSc and MA/MSc students, the mobility can only be realized if the sending institution accepts the exchange semester and it is included in the academic progress of the student – this is ensured by credit and grade conversion according to ELTE regulations or in a diploma supplement. For BA/BSc and MA/MSc students, the completion of a minimum of 20 ECTS credits is required.

For PhD students completion of courses is not mandatory if the purpose of the mobility is doctoral research.

• Applicable duration: min. 2 months, max. as indicated for each mobility in the table below
• Grant amount: EUR 600/month
• Travel support is not available
• Additional support and green travel support is available (The call for applications for additional financial support for students with fewer opportunities will be available from 16 April 2024. The call for applications for additional support for students with disabilities or long-term illnesses will be available from March 2024). 

See available mobilities in the partnership, with duration and study cycle below:

2. Short-term doctoral mobility in close partner countries

Short-term mobility is open only to PhD students for the purpose of research, workshops or training.

Participation in a conference is NOT eligible for funding.

• Applicable duration: min. 5 days, max. as indicated in the table below
• Grant amount: EUR 79/day until the 14th day, EUR 56/day from the 15th day
• Travel allowance not available
• An additional 1-1 travel day may be granted before and after the mobility
• Additional support and green travel support is available (The call for applications for additional financial support for students with fewer opportunities will be available from 16 April 2024. The call for applications for additional support for students with disabilities or long-term illnesses will be available from March 2024). 

Available mobilities in the partnership, duration and study cycle as indicated below:

3. Long-term mobility for studies in distant partner countries

In a long-term mobility for studies students complete one academic semester abroad or do thesis research. In case of bachelor and master students, mobility can only take place if the study abroad is accepted by the sending institution and recognized, either through ELTE credits and converted marks or as a diploma supplement. Minimum 20 ECTS credits must be completed.

PhD students do not have to complete credits if the purpose of mobility is doctoral research.

• Duration: min. 2 months (max. as indicated for each available mobility)
• Grant support: EUR 700/month
• Additional support and green travel support is available in partnerships marked with an asterisk (*). (The call for applications for additional financial support for students with fewer opportunities will be available from 16 April 2024. The call for applications for additional support for students with disabilities or long-term illnesses will be available from March 2024).
• Travel support (one-time support, based on the distance between the headquarters of the sending and the host institutions, determined with the European Commission's calculator) as indicated here:

Mobility is available at the following partner universities for the duration and in the study cycle indicated below. 

4. Short-term doctoral mobility to distant partner countries

Short-term mobility is open only to PhD students for the purpose of research, advanced studies or professional training.

Participation in a conference is NOT eligible for funding.

• Duration: min. 5 days, max. as indicated in the table below
• Grant amount: EUR 79/day until the 14th day, EUR 56/day from the 15th day. The grant amount is lower for the following destinations (EUR 70/day until the 14th day, EUR 50/day from the 15th day): Georgia, India, Ukraine
• Travel allowance according to the table above
• An additional 1-1 travel day may be granted before and after the mobility
• Additional support and green travel support is available in partnerships marked with an asterisk (*). (The call for applications for additional financial support for students with fewer opportunities will be available from 16 April 2024. The call for applications for additional support for students with disabilities or long-term illnesses will be available from March 2024).

Mobility is possible in the frame of the following partnerships for the duration indicated:

5. Traineeship in distant partner countries

The purpose of the mobilities is participation in a professional traineeship organized by the partner university. The activities carried out within the professional practice are counted by ELTE in the student's progress. In all cases, the credit recognition is initiated by the student. If the completed activity fits into the curriculum, credit may be awarded for it, if not, the University will indicate this in the diploma supplement. Since the credit recognision may differ, please check with your academic coordinator or at your faculty administration office before applying.

• Duration: min. 2 months (max. as indicated in the table below)
• Grant support: EUR 700/month
• Additional support may be applicable
• Travel support (one-time support, based on the distance between the headquarters of the sending and the host institutions, determined with the European Commission's calculator) as indicated in the table above

Mobility is available at the following partner universities for the duration and in the study cycle indicated below.

COMPLETING THE MOBILITY

Students completing their studies abroad in the Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility program

• do not pay tuition fees at the host institution;
• active students who are also enrolled at home, and pay any tuition fees, and receive their regular scholarship for the duration of their stay abroad;
• in case of semester-long-studies, students implement part of their domestic study obligations by studying abroad. The two cooperating departments agree before the student's trip about the courses to be taken at the foreign university. For BA/BSc and MA/MSc students, the completion of a minimum of 20 ECTS credits is required. The minimum number of credits or units to be completed beyond this at the partner institution for each degree programme will be determined by the course supervisor and published in the faculty/institution/departmental call.
• Courses related to the major of the student are accepted based on the ELTE credit number, while other courses are evaluated through a separate procedure. For more information on credit recognition see our website.

WHO CAN APPLY?

All ELTE students who

• have Hungarian citizenship, a registration certificate or a valid permanent or temporary residence permit (with the exception of BA or MA Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship holders);
• have completed at least two semesters in BA education by the time of the planned trip (this can be more than two semesters according to special faculty rules);
• have a valid student status at ELTE in the semester when the mobility is planned;
• meet the application requirements of the faculty/department concerned;
• have at least a B2 level in the language(s) of education (if the host university requires a higher level of language proficiency, this will apply.)

In case of traineeships

• Students participating in Erasmus+ studies (full semester or professional training) during their final semester: mobility may last until the last day of the final semester examination period, but the mobility must be approved before the graduation. 
• Recent graduates/or students having pre-graduation certificate may also participate in a traineeship in the year following their graduation. In this case, they may apply in the year of graduation, up to the last day of the last semester examination period, i.e. as long as they have an active student status.
• Teaching assistantship mobility is also considered as a traineeship (specified by the faculties).
• It is possible to travel for a professional training during the first year of higher education studies (faculty exceptions may take place).

According to Erasmus+ rules, each student can be granted Erasmus status for a maximum of 12 months in total per level of education (part-time and professional training altogether, even if it is zero grant (label) mobility!). If the applicant has previously participated in an Erasmus part-time course and/or professional training at their current level of education but has not used the 12-month Erasmus timeframe, they can apply again. Master's or doctoral students who have already been Erasmus+ scholarship holders at their previous level(s) of training may also apply.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for all types of mobility, please submit the following documents:

1. the application form (fully filled, signed both by the student and by the academic coordinator) and its attachments:
2. a curriculum vitae (in English and in the language required by the host institution);
3. motivation letter (in English and in the language required by the host institution);
4. transcript of records of last two semesters in English (printed out from the Neptun system);
5. a copy of diploma in Hungarian and English (in case you are an MA/MSc or PhD student);
6. a certificate of the required language proficiency (you may contact the academic coordinator about the required language skills);
7. a copy of permanent or temporary residence permit or refugee status document if you are not a Hungarian citizen;
8. any additional documents required by the faculty/institute/department.

Please note that documents requested in a foreign language will be forwarded to the partner institution as part of the nomination process. These documents are mainly used to get to know you at the future host institution.

If the call for applications of the faculty or institute/department contains other requirements, please take them into consideration.

We accept all documents in digital form (Word or Pdf form). We ask applicants to name the documents as "Name Last Name_[type of document]" (e.g. "John Smith_Letter of motivation". Incomplete, illegible or handwritten applications will not be accepted.

When preparing your application, please check the course offerings on the partner universities' websites to find out in which language and at which level (bachelor or master) courses are offered. For more information about the application and the courses offered by the partner institutions, please contact the academic and/or faculty coordinators.

APPLICATION DEADLINE AND EVALUATION PROCEDURE

Submission of applications

Applications for the academic year of 2024/25 have to be submitted to the faculty international office by 29^th February, depending on faculty/institute/department specifics. The academic coordinator forwards the applications to the Faculty Committee on Foreign Affairs (Kari Külügyi Bizottság) within 5 business days, which the Committee, after its decision, forwards to the staff of the Department of Erasmus+ and International Programs no later than March 20, 2024.

Evaluation of the applications

General criteria of the evaluation (the list is not in a priority order, and there might be other aspects as well according to individual faculty regulations):

• language proficiency;
• academic achievements;
• professional knowledge and activity;
• academic excellence or other significant professional achievements;
• participation in the activities of the ELTE Students’ Union or other organizations;
• mentoring of incoming Erasmus students.

Ranking and decision-making

Applications that meet the formal requirements are evaluated and ranked first by the Faculty Committee on Foreign Affairs, taking into account the proposal of the academic coordinator and other aspects published in the call for applications. The Faculty Committee on Foreign Affairs prepares an individual evaluation form based on the documents submitted in the application (and possible oral hearing). The Faculty Committee on Foreign Affairs ranks applications based on the scores recorded on the individual evaluation sheets, then forwards the faculty ranking to the Department of Erasmus+ and International Programs. The final ranking is sent to the Committee of Student and Staff Mobility (HOMB), which decides which student(s) ELTE will propose for scholarship status to the partner institution by 9th of April. The final decision will be made by the partner universities, expected within two weeks after the nomination process which varies at different partners.

Students who pass the application but do not receive a scholarship are placed on a reserve list or, with the agreement of the partner institution, may start their mobility as self-financed (zero-grant) students.

The result of the applications becomes complete with the agreement of the partner institutions.

The Announcement of results

Winning applicants are notified by e-mail, expected in mid-April. Where nomination deadlines precede the final decision on the scholarship status, students will be conditionally nominated to partners.

If you have any questions in connection with preparing your application, please contact your academic coordinator or faculty coordinator.

Eötvös Loránd University is launching a call for applications for short-term and long-term student mobilities and traineeships for the Spring Semester of the academic year 2023/2024. The deadline for applications is 26 September 2023.

AIM OF THE CALL

Within the framework of the Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility, students have the opportunity to participate in short- or long-term study mobilities or traineeships at one of our partner universities in a so-called Erasmus Partner Country (i.e. not being part of the classic Erasmus+ program, such as the United Kingdom, Switzerland or non-European countries).

The following mobilities are available:

1. Long-term student mobility for study in close partner countries (Gibraltar, United Kingdom, Switzerland)
2. Short-term doctoral mobility in close partner countries (Gibraltar, United Kingdom, Switzerland)
3. Long-term student mobility for study or traineeship in distant partner countries
4. Short-term doctoral mobility in distant partner countries
5. Traineeship in distant partner countries

We would like to draw your attention to the fact that only students from the departments/institutes cooperating with the partners listed below are eligible to apply for the mobilities announced in this call. You may find more information under the description of each type of mobility.

RANKING OF APPLICATIONS WITHIN DIFFERENT CALLS

If you have simultaneously submitted other applications for the same period in the framework of other Erasmus+ calls for long-term mobility for studies, the applications will be ranked as follows:

1. Erasmus+ study abroad programme within the framework of agreements for all subject fields
2. Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility
3. Erasmus+ Mobility Programme within Europe

For example, if you submit an application for all of the mentioned call for applications and win the Erasmus+ study abroad programme within the framework of agreements for all subject fields, we consider your other study abroad applications cancelled. (The same procedure will apply if you only apply in the Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility program and the Erasmus+ Mobility Programme within Europe at the same time etc.)

AVAILABLE MOBILITY TYPES

1. Long-term mobility for studies in close partner countries

The purpose of the long-term study mobility is to complete one academic semester at a partner university or do thesis research. In case of BA/BSc and MA/MSc students, the mobility can only be realized if the sending institution accepts the exchange semester and it is included in the academic progress of the student – this is ensured by credit and grade conversion according to ELTE regulations or in a diploma supplement. For BA/BSc and MA/MSc students, the completion of a minimum of 20 ECTS credits is required.

For PhD students completion of courses is not mandatory if the purpose of the mobility is doctoral research.

• Applicable duration: min. 2 months, max. as indicated for each mobility in the table below
• Grant amount: EUR 600/month
• Travel support is not available
• Additional support and green travel may be applicable

See available mobilities in the partnership, with duration and study cycle below:

2. Short-term doctoral mobility in close partner countries

Short-term mobility is open only to PhD students for the purpose of research, workshops or training.

Participation in a conference is NOT eligible for funding.

• Applicable duration: min. 5 days, max. as indicated in the table below
• Grant amount: EUR 70/day until the 14th day, EUR 50/day from the 15th day
• Travel allowance not available
• An additional 1-1 travel day may be granted before and after the mobility
• Additional support and green travel may be applicable

Available mobilities in the partnership, duration and study cycle as indicated below:

3. Long-term mobility for studies in distant partner countries

In a long-term mobility for studies students complete one academic semester abroad or do thesis research. In case of bachelor and master students, mobility can only take place if the study abroad is accepted by the sending institution and recognized, either through ELTE credits and converted marks or as a diploma supplement. Minimum 20 ECTS credits must be completed.

PhD students do not have to complete credits if the purpose of mobility is doctoral research.

• Duration: min. 2 months (max. as indicated for each available mobility)
• Grant support: EUR 700/month
• Additional support and green travel may be applicable (except mobilities marked with asterisk (*))
• Travel support (one-time support, based on the distance between the headquarters of the sending and the host institutions, determined with the European Commission's calculator) as indicated here:

Mobility is available at the following partner universities for the duration and in the study cycle indicated below. 

4. Short-term doctoral mobility to distant partner countries

Short-term mobility is open only to PhD students for the purpose of research, advanced studies or professional training.

Participation in a conference is NOT eligible for funding.

• Duration: min. 5 days, max. as indicated in the table below
• Grant amount: EUR 70/day until the 14th day, EUR 50/day from the 15th day
• Travel allowance according to the table above
• Additional support and green travel may be applicable

Mobility is possible in the frame of the following partnerships for the duration indicated:

5. Traineeship in distant partner countries

The purpose of the mobilities is participation in a professional traineeship organized by the partner university. The activities carried out within the professional practice are counted by ELTE in the student's progress. In all cases, the credit recognition is initiated by the student. If the completed activity fits into the curriculum, credit may be awarded for it, if not, the University will indicate this in the diploma supplement. Since the credit recognision may differ, please check with your academic coordinator or at your faculty administration office before applying.

• Duration: min. 2 months (max. as indicated in the table below)
• Grant support: EUR 700/month
• Travel support (one-time support, based on the distance between the headquarters of the sending and the host institutions, determined with the European Commission's calculator) as indicated in the table above

Mobility is available at the following partner universities for the duration and in the study cycle indicated below.

COMPLETING THE MOBILITY

Students completing their studies abroad in the Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility program

• do not pay tuition fees at the host institution;
• active students who are also enrolled at home, and pay any tuition fees, and receive their regular scholarship for the duration of their stay abroad;
• in case of semester-long-studies, students implement part of their domestic study obligations by studying abroad. The two cooperating departments agree before the student's trip about the courses to be taken at the foreign university. For BA/BSc and MA/MSc students, the completion of a minimum of 20 ECTS credits is required. The minimum number of credits or units to be completed beyond this at the partner institution for each degree programme will be determined by the course supervisor and published in the faculty/institution/departmental call.
• Courses related to the major of the student are accepted based on the ELTE credit number, while other courses are evaluated through a separate procedure. For more information on credit recognition see our website.

WHO CAN APPLY?

All ELTE students who

• have Hungarian citizenship, a registration certificate or a valid permanent or temporary residence permit (with the exception of Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship holders);
• have completed at least two semesters in BA education by the time of the planned trip (this can be more than two semesters according to special faculty rules);
• have a valid student status at ELTE in the semester when the mobility is planned;
• meet the application requirements of the faculty/department concerned;
• have at least a B2 level in the language(s) of education (if the host university requires a higher level of language proficiency, this will apply.)

In case of traineeships

• Students participating in Erasmus+ studies (full semester or professional training) during their final semester: mobility may last until the last day of the final semester examination period, but the mobility must be approved before the graduation. 
• Recent graduates/or students having pre-graduation certificate may also participate in a traineeship in the year following their graduation. In this case, they may apply in the year of graduation, up to the last day of the last semester examination period, i.e. as long as they have an active student status.
• Teaching assistantship mobility is also considered as a traineeship (specified by the faculties).
• It is possible to travel for a professional training during the first year of higher education studies (faculty exceptions may take place).

According to Erasmus+ rules, each student can be granted Erasmus status for a maximum of 12 months in total per level of education (part-time and professional training altogether, even if it is zero grant (label) mobility!). If the applicant has previously participated in an Erasmus part-time course and/or professional training at their current level of education but has not used the 12-month Erasmus timeframe, they can apply again. Master's or doctoral students who have already been Erasmus+ scholarship holders at their previous level(s) of training may also apply.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for all types of mobility, please submit the following documents:

1. the application form (fully filled out and signed both by the student and by the academic coordinator) and its attachments:
2. a curriculum vitae (in English and in the language required by the host institution);
3. motivation letter (in English and in the language required by the host institution);
4. transcript of records of last two semesters in English (printed out from the Neptun system);
5. a copy of diploma in Hungarian and English (in case you are an MA/MSc or PhD student);
6. a certificate of the required language proficiency (you may contact the academic coordinator about the required language skills);
7. a copy of permanent or temporary residence permit or refugee status document if you are not a Hungarian citizen;
8. any additional documents required by the faculty/institute/department.

Please note that documents requested in a foreign language will be forwarded to the partner institution as part of the nomination process. These documents are mainly used to get to know you at the future host institution.

If the call for applications of the faculty or institute/department contains other requirements, please take them into consideration.

We accept all documents in digital form (Word or Pdf form). We ask applicants to name the documents as "Name Last Name_[type of document]" (e.g. "John Smith_Letter of motivation". Incomplete, illegible or handwritten applications will not be accepted.

When preparing your application, please check the course offerings on the partner universities' websites to find out in which language and at which level (bachelor or master) courses are offered. For more information about the application and the courses offered by the partner institutions, please contact the academic and/or faculty coordinators.

APPLICATION DEADLINE AND EVALUATION PROCEDURE

Submission of applications

Applications for the spring semester of the academic year of 2023/24 have to be submitted to the faculty international office by 26^th September, depending on faculty/institute/department specifics. The academic coordinator forwards the applications to the Faculty Committee on Foreign Affairs (Kari Külügyi Bizottság) within 5 business days, which the Committee, after its decision, forwards to the staff of the Department of Erasmus+ and International Programs no later than October 12, 2023.

Evaluation of the applications

General criteria of the evaluation (the list is not in a priority order, and there might be other aspects as well according to individual faculty regulations):

• language proficiency;
• academic achievements;
• professional knowledge and activity;
• academic excellence or other significant professional achievements;
• participation in the activities of the ELTE Students’ Union or other organizations;
• mentoring of incoming Erasmus students.

Ranking and decision-making

Applications that meet the formal requirements are evaluated and ranked first by the Faculty Committee on Foreign Affairs, taking into account the proposal of the academic coordinator and other aspects published in the call for applications. The Faculty Committee on Foreign Affairs prepares an individual evaluation form based on the documents submitted in the application (and possible oral hearing). The Faculty Committee on Foreign Affairs ranks applications based on the scores recorded on the individual evaluation sheets, then forwards the faculty ranking to the Department of Erasmus+ and International Programs. The final ranking is sent to the Committee of Student and Staff Mobility (HOMB), which decides which student(s) ELTE will propose for scholarship status to the partner institution by 31^h of October. The final decision will be made by the partner universities, expected within two weeks after the nomination process which varies at different partners.

Students who pass the application but do not receive a scholarship are placed on a reserve list or, with the agreement of the partner institution, may start their mobility as self-financed (zero-grant) students.

The result of the applications becomes complete with the agreement of the partner institutions.

The Announcement of results

Winning applicants are notified by e-mail, expected in the first half of November. Where nomination deadlines precede the final decision on the scholarship status, students will be conditionally nominated to partners.

If you have any questions in connection with preparing your application, please contact your academic coordinator or faculty coordinator.

Eötvös Loránd University is launching a call for applications for short-term and long-term student mobilities and traineeships for the academic year 2023/2024. The deadline for applications is 6 March 2023.

AIM OF THE CALL

Within the framework of the Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility, students have the opportunity to participate in short- or long-term study mobilities or traineeships at one of our partner universities in a so-called Erasmus Partner Country (i.e. not being part of the classic Erasmus+ program, such as the United Kingdom, Switzerland or non-European countries).

The following mobilities are available:

1. Long-term student mobility for study in close partner countries (Gibraltar, United Kingdom, Switzerland)
2. Short-term doctoral mobility in close partner countries (Gibraltar, United Kingdom, Switzerland)
3. Long-term student mobility for study or traineeship in distant partner countries
4. Short-term doctoral mobility in distant partner countries
5. Traineeship in distant partner countries

We would like to draw your attention to the fact that only students from the departments/institutes cooperating with the partners listed below are eligible to apply for the mobilities announced in this call. You may find more information under the description of each type of mobility.

AVAILABLE MOBILITY TYPES

1. Long-term mobility for studies in close partner countries

The purpose of the long-term study mobility is to complete one academic semester at a partner university or do thesis research. In case of BA/BSc and MA/MSc students, the mobility can only be realized if the sending institution accepts the exchange semester and it is included in the academic progress of the student – this is ensured by credit and grade conversion according to ELTE regulations or in a diploma supplement. For BA/BSc and MA/MSc students, the completion of a minimum of 20 ECTS credits is required.

For PhD students completion of courses is not mandatory if the purpose of the mobility is doctoral research.

• Applicable duration: min. 2 months, max. as indicated for each mobility in the table below
• Grant amount: EUR 600/month
• Travel support is not available
• Additional support and green travel may be applicable

See available mobilities in the partnership, with duration and study cycle below:

2. Short-term doctoral mobility in close partner countries

Short-term mobility is open only to PhD students for the purpose of research, workshops or training.

Participation in a conference is NOT eligible for funding.

• Applicable duration: min. 5 days, max. as indicated in the table below
• Grant amount: EUR 70/day until the 14th day, EUR 50/day from the 15th day
• Travel allowance not available
• An additional 1-1 travel day may be granted before and after the mobility
• Additional support and green travel may be applicable

Available mobilities in the partnership, duration and study cycle as indicated below:

3. Long-term mobility for studies in distant partner countries

In a long-term mobility for studies students complete one academic semester abroad or do thesis research. In case of bachelor and master students, mobility can only take place if the study abroad is accepted by the sending institution and recognized, either through ELTE credits and converted marks or as a diploma supplement. Minimum 20 ECTS credits must be completed.

PhD students do not have to complete credits if the purpose of mobility is doctoral research.

• Duration: min. 2 months (max. as indicated for each available mobility)
• Grant support: EUR 700/month
• Additional support and green travel may be applicable (except mobilities marked with asterisk (*))
• Travel support (one-time support, based on the distance between the headquarters of the sending and the host institutions, determined with the European Commission's calculator) as indicated here:

Mobility is available at the following partner universities for the duration and in the study cycle indicated below. 

4. Short-term doctoral mobility to distant partner countries

Short-term mobility is open only to PhD students for the purpose of research, advanced studies or professional training.

Participation in a conference is NOT eligible for funding.

• Duration: min. 5 days, max. as indicated in the table below
• Grant amount: EUR 70/day until the 14th day, EUR 50/day from the 15th day
• Travel allowance according to the table above
• Additional support and green travel may be applicable

Mobility is possible in the frame of the following partnerships for the duration indicated:

5. Traineeship in distant partner countries

The purpose of the mobilities is participation in a professional internship organized by the partner university. The activities carried out within the professional practice are counted by ELTE in the student's progress. In all cases, the credit recognition is initiated by the student. If the completed activity fits into the curriculum, credit may be awarded for it, if not, the University will indicate this in the diploma supplement. Since the credit recognision may differ, please check with your academic coordinator or at your faculty administration office before applying.

• Duration: min. 2 months (max. as indicated in the table below)
• Grant support: EUR 700/month
• Travel support (one-time support, based on the distance between the headquarters of the sending and the host institutions, determined with the European Commission's calculator) as indicated in the table above

Mobility is available at the following partner universities for the duration and in the study cycle indicated below.

COMPLETING THE MOBILITY

Students completing their studies abroad in the Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility program

• do not pay tuition fees at the host institution;
• active students who are also enrolled at home, and pay any tuition fees, and receive their regular scholarship for the duration of their stay abroad;
• in case of semester-long-studies, students implement part of their domestic study obligations by studying abroad. The two cooperating departments agree before the student's trip about the courses to be taken at the foreign university. For BA/BSc and MA/MSc students, the completion of a minimum of 20 ECTS credits is required. The minimum number of credits or units to be completed beyond this at the partner institution for each degree programme will be determined by the course supervisor and published in the faculty/institution/departmental call.
• Courses related to the major of the student are accepted based on the ELTE credit number, while other courses are evaluated through a separate procedure. For more information on credit recognition see our website.

WHO CAN APPLY?

All ELTE students who

• have Hungarian citizenship, a registration certificate or a valid permanent or temporary residence permit (with the exception of Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship holders);
• have completed at least two semesters in BA education by the time of the planned trip (this can be more than two semesters according to special faculty rules);
• have a valid student status at ELTE in the semester when the mobility is planned;
• meet the application requirements of the faculty/department concerned;
• have at least a B2 level in the language(s) of education (if the host university requires a higher level of language proficiency, this will apply.)

In case of traineeships

• Students participating in Erasmus+ studies (full semester or professional training) during their final semester: mobility may last until the last day of the final semester examination period, but the mobility must be approved before the graduation. 
• Recent graduates/or students having pre-graduation certificate may also participate in an internship in the year following their graduation. In this case, they may apply in the year of graduation, up to the last day of the last semester examination period, i.e. as long as they have an active student status.
• Teaching assistantship mobility is also considered as an internship (specified by the faculties).
• It is possible to travel for a professional training during the first year of higher education studies (faculty exceptions may take place).

According to Erasmus+ rules, each student can be granted Erasmus status for a maximum of 12 months in total per level of education (part-time and professional training altogether, even if it is zero grant (label) mobility!). If the applicant has previously participated in an Erasmus part-time course and/or professional training at their current level of education but has not used the 12-month Erasmus timeframe, they can apply again. Master's or doctoral students who have already been Erasmus+ scholarship holders at their previous level(s) of training may also apply.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for all types of mobility, please submit the following documents:

1. the application form (fully filled out and signed both by the student and by the academic coordinator) and its attachments:
2. a curriculum vitae (in English and in the language required by the host institution);
3. motivation letter (in English and in the language required by the host institution);
4. transcript of records of last two semesters in English (printed out from the Neptun system);
5. a copy of diploma in Hungarian and English (in case you are an MA/MSc or PhD student);
6. a certificate of the required language proficiency (you may contact the academic coordinator about the required language skills);
7. a copy of permanent or temporary residence permit or refugee status document if you are not a Hungarian citizen;
8. any additional documents required by the faculty/institute/department.

Please note that documents requested in a foreign language will be forwarded to the partner institution as part of the nomination process. These documents are mainly used to get to know you at the future host institution.

If the call for applications of the faculty or institute/department contains other requirements, please take them into consideration.

We accept all documents in digital form (Word or Pdf form). We ask applicants to name the documents as "Name Last Name_[type of document]" (e.g. "John Smith_Letter of motivation". Incomplete, illegible or handwritten applications will not be accepted.

When preparing your application, please check the course offerings on the partner universities' websites to find out in which language and at which level (bachelor or master) courses are offered. For more information about the application and the courses offered by the partner institutions, please contact the academic and/or faculty coordinators.

APPLICATION DEADLINE AND EVALUATION PROCEDURE

Submission of applications

Applications for the academic year of 2023/24 have to be submitted to the faculty international office by 6^th September, depending on faculty/institute/department specifics. The academic coordinator forwards the applications to the Faculty Committee on Foreign Affairs (Kari Külügyi Bizottság) within 5 business days, which the Committee, after its decision, forwards to the staff of the Department of Erasmus+ and International Programs no later than March 27, 2023.

Evaluation of the applications

General criteria of the evaluation (the list is not in a priority order, and there might be other aspects as well according to individual faculty regulations):

• language proficiency;
• academic achievements;
• professional knowledge and activity;
• academic excellence or other significant professional achievements;
• participation in the activities of the ELTE Students’ Union or other organizations;
• mentoring of incoming Erasmus students.

Ranking and decision-making

Applications that meet the formal requirements are evaluated and ranked first by the Faculty Committee on Foreign Affairs, taking into account the proposal of the academic coordinator and other aspects published in the call for applications. The Faculty Committee on Foreign Affairs prepares an individual evaluation form based on the documents submitted in the application (and possible oral hearing). The Faculty Committee on Foreign Affairs ranks applications based on the scores recorded on the individual evaluation sheets, then forwards the faculty ranking to the Department of Erasmus+ and International Programs. The final ranking is sent to the Committee of Student and Staff Mobility (HOMB), which decides which student(s) ELTE will propose for scholarship status to the partner institution by 25^th of April. The final decision will be made by the partner universities, expected within two weeks after the nomination process which varies at different partners.

Students who pass the application but do not receive a scholarship are placed on a reserve list or, with the agreement of the partner institution, may start their mobility as self-financed (zero-grant) students.

The result of the applications becomes complete with the agreement of the partner institutions.

The Announcement of results

Winning applicants are notified by e-mail, expected at the end of April. Where nomination deadlines preced the final decision on the scholarship status, students will be conditionally nominated to partners.

If you have any questions in connection with preparing your application, please contact your academic coordinator or faculty coordinator.