Current International Opportunities for Higher Education Students
We invite undergraduate, master's, and PhD students to explore a selection of international opportunities available to Ukrainian students.
1. CEEPUS – Academic Mobility at Hungarian Universities
Eligibility: Bachelor's, master's, and PhD students
The CEEPUS programme offers opportunities to study and conduct research at higher education institutions across Central and South-Eastern Europe. Applications are currently open for the spring semester of 2027 at universities in Hungary.
Available mobility formats:
Semester-long studies lasting 3-5 months;
Short-term mobility lasting 1-2 months for research activities and thesis preparation.
Funding: The scholarship in Hungary amounts to HUF 190,000 per month for semester-long student mobility. Tuition fees are waived under the programme.
To participate as a Freemover, applicants must obtain prior confirmation from the host university and prepare letters of recommendation.
Application deadline: 1 November 2026.
Further information: https://ceepus.hu/ceepus-hallgatok-mobilitasa
Application portal: https://www.ceepus.info/
2. Estonian Government Scholarship Programme for the 2026/2027 Academic Year
Eligibility: Master's and PhD students in all fields of study. Bachelor's students are eligible only in fields related to Estonian language and culture
The Estonian Education and Youth Board (Harno) has announced a scholarship competition for international students planning to study at Estonian higher education institutions, including through academic exchange programmes.
Funding:
EUR 350 per month for master's students;
EUR 660 per month for PhD students.
Applicants must provide confirmation of acceptance to an Estonian university for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Application deadline: 31 October 2026.
Further information and eligibility requirements: https://www.harno.ee/en/scholarships-and-grants/scholarships-studying-and-working-estonia/scholarships-international
3. Culture Moves Europe – Grants for International Creative Mobility
Eligibility: Higher education students aged 18 and over who are actively engaged in creative activities in the fields of design, architecture, music, literature, visual and performing arts, and cultural heritage
Culture Moves Europe, an initiative supported by the European Union, provides funding for international creative projects, professional exchanges, and cooperation with international partners. Participants can implement their own creative projects in another country participating in the Creative Europe programme, gain professional experience, and establish international connections.
Funding:
EUR 85 per day of project implementation;
EUR 400 or EUR 800 for travel expenses, depending on the distance;
Additional financial support may be available under specific categories.
Applicants must prepare a creative project proposal, a portfolio, and a letter of invitation from an international partner.
Application deadline for the current selection round: 31 October 2026.
Further information: https://culture.ec.europa.eu/culture-moves-europe
4. Make-a-thek – International Knowledge Exchange in Design, Crafts, and Technology
Eligibility: Higher education students and early-career professionals with experience or an interest in design, digital technologies, traditional crafts, library studies, and sustainable development
The international Make-a-thek programme offers opportunities for professional exchange, practical training, and collaboration with European creative spaces, libraries, and workshops.
The programme covers three main areas:
Circular fashion and sustainable design;
Digitalisation of traditional crafts;
Open technologies.
As part of the Knowledge Exchange Programme, participants may attend a two-day in-person meeting in Berlin, Germany, scheduled for May 2027, and subsequently share the knowledge and experience gained.
Funding: A grant of EUR 850 to support participation in the programme.
Application deadline: 31 March 2027. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is recommended.
Further information and eligibility requirements: https://www.on-the-move.org/news/make-thek-mobility-scheme-and-knowledge-exchange-programme-2026-2027
Please note that eligibility criteria, required documents, and selection procedures are determined by the organisers of each programme. We recommend carefully reviewing the official requirements in advance and allowing sufficient time to prepare the necessary application documents.
International Relations Office

