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HÖOK Stipendium Hungaricum Mentor Network - APPLICATIONS OPEN

Applications are now open – become a mentor in the Stipendium Hungaricum Mentor Program!

We are looking for enthusiastic mentors for the 2025/2026 academic year who are ready to support international students arriving in Hungary within the framework of the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship program.

As a mentor, your responsibilities will include:
• Assisting assigned international students with their arrival and integration
• Helping them get involved in student and community life
• Keeping regular contact with the institutional head mentor
• Participating in the trainings and events of the Mentor Network
• Submitting a monthly written report on your mentoring work

Who can apply?
Any full-time student who will not be in their first year during the 2025/2026 academic year
You have at least intermediate English language skills (working language is English)
You have active student status for the entire duration of the mentoring period
You are available to attend the Mentor Camp in July (travel, accommodation, meals, and training are provided)

Required documents for application:
• English CV
• English motivation letter
• Proof of active student status

How can you apply?

Fill out the application form by May 4, 2025, 23:59 at the following link: https://forms.gle/9hrHGUi79TTq2R6dA

You can access the full call for applications here:
https://hook.hu/.../shmh-mentor-jelentkezes-application...

Results: All applicants will receive feedback by May 15, 2025. If needed, personal interviews will be conducted.

Have questions?
Feel free to contact us at shmh@hook.hu

Best of luck with your application!

Path to a Greener Future: Discussions on Institutional Practices Supporting Sustainable Development

The University of Sopron had the honor of hosting a distinguished guest: Prof. Dr. Riri Fitri Sari, President of the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings—an organization ranking the world’s “green universities”—visited the Bajcsy-Zsilinszky Street campus on Saturday, April 12, 2025.

The visit began with a professional consultation on the institution's sustainability efforts. This was followed by an informative campus tour and concluded with a ceremonial tree planting event.

Intercultural English Class with International Students at the University of Sopron

On March 28, the University’s International Office organized a special English lesson for the 10B class of Széchenyi István Secondary School in Sopron.

A University of Sopron Student Reaches Kenya via the Pannonia Scholarship Program

The subject of the research is tiny, but the distance is vast. Zalán Rókus Zagyva, a student at the Faculty of Forestry Engineering at the University of Sopron, is studying the small organisms of the macro-world in Kenya. He arrived at Chuka University in Africa with the support of the Pannonia Scholarship Program.

The University of Sopron Alumni Platform is Live!

The rich history and traditions of the University of Sopron connect us all—now, a brand-new website is here to strengthen these bonds even further! We are pleased to announce the launch of the University of Sopron Alumni Platform, designed specifically for our graduates.

Professional Workshop Held for Faculty and Staff Working With International Students

University of Sopron’s International Office Organized a Professional Workshop for Faculty and Staff Working with International Students

The International Office of the University of Sopron recently hosted a professional workshop for faculty members, coordinators, and administrative staff who work with international students.