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2026

Outlook: CEEPUS Network Application Round 2027/28

The call for CEEPUS network applications will start at the end of September 2026. Deadline for the 27/28 network applications is November 30th. Extended deadline for signed documents (letters): December 15th, 2026

2026

Freemovers in the winter semester

Freemover applications for the winter semester are accepted in the following countries: Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Moldova, North Macedonia and Slovenia. Serbia: only students (if applicable).

Featured Cooperations

CEEPUS VetNEST Summer School “Exotic and Wild Animal Medicine”

© University of Zagreb, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Experiencing a CEEPUS Mobility in Croatia: Summer School of Exotic and Wild Animal Medicine at the Veterinary Faculty in Zagreb The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in Zagreb hosted an international summer school dedicated to exotic and wild animals. The school was organized in July 2025 and students from Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Serbia, and North Macedonia participated.

In this hands-on-oriented course, participants gained theoretical and practical knowledge about handling, manipulation, clinical procedures, and treatment of exotic and wild birds, reptiles, and small mammals. The programme was carefully structured so that the scholarship holders could participate in expert lectures and practice in the veterinary hospital.

Students were able to actively participate in all procedures that were first explained during the theoretical part of the programme: This combination of theory and practice helps to consolidate our knowledge in a meaningful and lasting way. Personally, I had the opportunity to perform an ultrasound examination, which was a valuable and memorable experience for me. It is not often that students are given such a chance so early in a program, and I truly appreciate this hands-on approach, Weronika K. from Poland points out.

Apart from the practice, expert lectures led by specialists in the fields of zoo, exotic, and wildlife medicine garnered a lot of interest and many positive experiences from students and teachers.

Read the full article: AMPEU

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CEEPUS Summer School 2026 Successfully Launched at BOKU University @IVET

Summer School IVT, Group photo © Sandra Gold

The CEEPUS Summer School 2026, held from 16–22 June 2026 at BOKU University in Vienna, successfully brought together academics, researchers, and students from partner universities across the CEEPUS network to strengthen international collaboration in sustainable energy, environmental engineering, and innovative technologies.

During the opening session, welcome addresses were delivered by Prof. Christoph Pfeifer, vice rector for research and innovation, and Prof. Tobias Pröll, head of the institute of chemical and energy engineering (IVET). Prof. Pröll introduced the institute's research infrastructure, advanced laboratory facilities, and ongoing research activities in the fields of chemical and energy engineering. He also highlighted the expertise of the Institute's multidisciplinary research teams and their contributions to addressing current challenges in sustainable energy systems, process engineering, and industrial innovation.

Adding to the programme, CEEPUS network coordinators Prof. Siniša Bikic and Assoc. Prof. Rafat Al Afif presented on the role of CEEPUS in fostering academic mobility and research partnerships. Dr. Andreas H. Melcher, director of the cluster for development research (CDR), also introduced BOKU University's contributions to sustainable development research.

The opening day concluded with a keynote lecture by Prof. Zoltán Kovács, scientific and international vice rector of the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE), who presented recent advances in innovative food safety technologies, data-driven monitoring, and advanced sensing systems.

Over the course of the week, more than 81 participants from 15 Universities and 7 countries engaged in lectures, technical discussions, laboratory activities, and networking opportunities, reinforcing the summer school's mission of promoting scientific excellence, knowledge exchange, and long-term international cooperation.

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What our scholars have to say

Georgi Mladenov

Working on his master thesis in Sorpon (HU)

“My CEEPUS exchange exceeded my expectations. I managed to progress a lot with my thesis and to acquire new skills in the field of mathematics. I made great contacts both with lectures and students. I hope to welcome my colleagues from the University of Sopron in Ruse (BG) next semester.”

Iva Vujovic

Exchange student in Vienna

I learned a lot from some professors about topics that aren't really talked about much in my home University. And even when we do mention them, it's more theoretical and harder to understand than it is through practical learning, which we did in Vienna.

Milica Stankovic, PhD

Professor from Nis, Serbia

During my stay in Ljubljana, I had the opportunity to give lectures in the area of Circular Economy and global challenges. The multidisciplinarity of the topic contributed to a great result and an excellent discussion with students from study fields of biology, biotechnology, environmental protection and food technology on the topic of the circular economy. I am sure that this CEEPUS teaching mobility is the first step towards a future successful cooperation.

CEEPUS in numbers

104

funded
networks

2.750

participating
institutions

103.000

successful
mobilities

104

funded
networks

2.750

participating
institutions

103.000

successful
mobilities