Erasmus Study Grant for Students of the department

Erasmus Study Grant

The Erasmus Study Grant offers an exciting opportunity for CEU students to study abroad at a partner university. This program is available to all two-year MA and PhD students enrolled at CEU, regardless of nationality.

Program Details

  • Duration: 1 or 2 semesters (3 to 12 months)
  • Funding: The grant covers travel, living, and study expenses.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must be a two-year MA or PhD student at CEU.
  • Selection is based on academic ability and relevance of the proposed study plan.

Participating Institutions

Erasmus exchanges are possible with institutions that have a bilateral agreement with CEU. The Political Science Department has numerous agreements with institutions across Europe.

Financial Information

Monthly Grant Amounts:

  • 500 EUR: Austria, Denmark, Finland, France, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom
  • 450 EUR: Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Luxembourg, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, The Netherlands, Turkey
  • 400 EUR: Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malta, Poland, Romania, Slovakia

Zero-Grant Option: Students may participate without receiving a grant, covering their expenses independently.

Payment Schedule

  • Pre-Financing: 80% upon signing the grant contract
  • Final Payment: 20% after completing the exchange and submitting required documentation and an online survey

Application Process

Eligibility

  • MA students apply after their second semester and before their final year.
  • PhD students apply after passing comprehensive exams and prospectus defense.
  • Only programs involving academic courses are eligible.

Preparation

  • Meet with the departmental coordinator and Erasmus faculty member.
  • Select a host institution and proposed courses that fulfill CEU credit requirements.
  • Ensure full academic recognition through an ECTS Learning Agreement.

Required Documents

  • Completed application form
  • Learning agreement
  • Acknowledgment from the receiving institution
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Motivation letter, CV, and study plan
  • Transcript of records (unofficial copy)

Submission

  • Fill out the application on the CEU Application Platform.
  • Send recommendation letters via email to erasmus@ceu.edu (recommender sends directly).

Important Notes

  • Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
  • Applicants will be notified of decisions within 5 weeks after the deadline.
  • Full academic recognition for the study period abroad must be ensured before departure.

For the latest information on application deadlines and details, please visit the ACRO website.

Contact Information: For any queries, please reach out to the Academic Cooperation and Research Office (ACRO) or email erasmus@ceu.edu.

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