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CEEPUS Programme

CEEPUS is a regional EU programme that has been operating since 1995. Its main objective is to establish and promote the mobility of students and professors among participating countries. The programme operates on the basis of networks established by universities and faculties, enabling participants to obtain scholarships within the institutions involved.

Official CEEPUS Programme Website
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Participating Countries

The CEEPUS programme includes higher education institutions from the following countries:

Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Czech Republic, Montenegro, Croatia, Kosovo, Hungary, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia and Serbia.

CEEPUS Mobility Options

Within the CEEPUS programme, you have two main mobility options:

1. Network Mobility
SASS is a member of the CEEPUS network “Europe from the Visegrad Perspective”. The following partner institutions are included in this network, and you may apply for mobility at any of them:

2. Freemover Exchange
With a freemover exchange, you can apply to any higher education institution in the CEEPUS member countries, regardless of networks.

Where Do I Apply for the CEEPUS Programme?

Applications for CEEPUS mobility are submitted exclusively through the official CEEPUS online portal. On this portal, you will complete the entire online application, select the desired network (if you are applying within a network), indicate your home and host institution, and specify the period and duration of your exchange. We recommend entering all information carefully and accurately.

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Mobility Regulation

Important Information and the Application Procedure for CEEPUS Mobility

Thinking about applying for CEEPUS mobility? Here we have gathered all the key information you need for a successful application and completion of your exchange.

In the tabs on the right, you will find short summaries of the requirements, duration, deadlines and details about financial support, giving you a quick overview and making it easier to plan your international experience.

To participate in the CEEPUS programme, you must meet the following requirements:

Students:

  • completion of two semesters of study,
  • age limit: up to 35 years,
  • citizenship of one of the CEEPUS member countries,
  • support from the network coordinator at the home institution (applies to network mobility).

Staff:

  • citizen of one of the CEEPUS member countries,
  • employed at an institution that is a member of a CEEPUS network,
  • no age limit,
  • minimum requirement: 6 hours of teaching activity.

Your CEEPUS mobility must last:

Undergraduate Students:

  • From 1 month (in exceptional cases and with justification from the coordinator, shorter periods are possible, but not shorter than 21 days, e.g., summer schools) up to a maximum of 10 months.

Postgraduate Students:

  • Master’s studies: 1–5 months.
  • Doctoral studies: 1–3 months.

Staff:

  • Academic staff: minimum of 5 working days (6 hours of teaching for 5 days).
  • Administrative staff: 2–5 working days.

Please take note of the following application deadlines for CEEPUS mobility:

Students:

  • 15 June: For exchanges in the following winter semester
  • 30 October: For exchanges in the following summer semester
  • 30 November: Freemover applications

Staff:

  • 1 June: For exchanges in the following winter semester
  • 1 November: For exchanges in the following summer semester
  • 1 July and 1 November: Freemover applications

All participants in CEEPUS mobility receive financial support.

Students:

  • Receive financial support in the form of a scholarship, which covers costs related to their CEEPUS mobility (accommodation, health insurance, etc.).
    Students are exempt from paying tuition fees. The amount of the scholarship for individual countries is published on the CEEPUS website.

Staff:

  • Receive financial support to cover costs incurred due to CEEPUS mobility.
  • The amount of financial support depends on the host country.
  • Before the mobility, staff members must consult the NCO (National CEEPUS Office) of both the host and home country regarding allowances and reimbursement of costs.
  • After completing the exchange, staff members must submit a Mobility Report and a Letter of Confirmation.

All information regarding financial support is available on the CEEPUS website.