The University of Szeged hosted the General Assembly of the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) Hungary from June 27 to 29, 2025. The event brought together mentors from universities across the country, along with distinguished guests, to provide information to the organization’s mentors and volunteers about international mobility programs and scholarship opportunities. The program included a keynote presentation by Richárd Bodrogi, Director General of the Tempus Public Foundation, who also took part in a Q&A session.
At the General Assembly of the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) Hungary, held at the University of Szeged, Richárd Bodrogi – Director General of the Tempus Public Foundation – gave a detailed presentation on current and upcoming scholarship opportunities, with particular emphasis on the Pannónia Scholarship program. This program is designed to support the international mobility of students enrolled at Hungarian higher education institutions. In his presentation, Bodrogi outlined the program’s eligibility criteria and the financial support it offers. He also addressed how such scholarships contribute to students’ academic and personal development, as well as their acquisition of valuable international experience.
Following his presentation, the Director engaged in an extended dialogue with ESN mentors, answering a wide range of questions about how scholarships are organized in practice, the details of the application process, and the future of mobility programs. This discussion was especially valuable for the mentors, who play a key role in supporting international students in Hungary and advising Hungarian students interested in studying abroad. Equipped with this knowledge, they can better guide and assist their peers in navigating international opportunities.
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| The General Assembly of ESN Hungary hosted by the University of Szeged Photo Gallery with photos by Ádám Kovács-Jerney |
The University of Szeged was officially represented at the Erasmus Student Network Hungary General Assembly by Dr. Tamás Bene, Director of International and Public Relations, and Dr. Leona Kovács-Jerney, Deputy Director for General and International Affairs. Both reaffirmed the university’s strong commitment to supporting international programs and student mobility initiatives. In their remarks, they expressed gratitude to the volunteers of ESN Szeged for the excellent organization of the event and for their dedicated work throughout the academic year. Thanks to this dedication, the members of ESN Szeged play a vital role in helping international students integrate, enriching their university experience through selfless support and inclusive programming. Their efforts contribute greatly to cultural integration and community building on campus.
Dr. Leona Kovács-Jerney, Richárd Bodrogi, and Dr. Tamás Bene at the General Assembly of Erasmus Student Network Hungary held in the Main Building of the University of Szeged
The ESN Hungary General Assembly served not only as a platform for communicating key information, but also as an excellent opportunity for exchanging experiences and networking among participants. This shows that events like this play a crucial role in strengthening the effectiveness of international mobility programs and ensuring that more and more students can make the most of the opportunities available through studying abroad.
Source: SZTEinfo
Photo: Ádám Kovács-Jerney
