In the Department of Sociology and Human Geography, students have the opportunity to study in Albania or Romania for one semester during the summer semester of 2027 through the CEEPUS (Central European Exchange Program for University Studies)-program. One spot is available for each country. The host country covers housing, meals, and a stipend. The home country (Austria) provides a travel allowance. If you are interested, please contact Andreas Koch

The application deadline in both cases is October 31!

For Albania, the conditions are as follows:

1. Basic Scholarship from Albania (Host Country)
Since Albania is your host country, the Albanian CEEPUS Office (National CEEPUS Office) will pay your monthly scholarship.· · Coverage: The scholarship is designed to be a full scholarship and is adjusted to the local cost of living. It generally covers the costs of room and board, as well as a monthly allowance.

2. Mobility Grant from Austria (Home Country)
In addition to funding from Albania, you will receive support from Austria if your stay lasts longer than two months.
· Grant: The OeAD will pay you a monthly mobility grant of approximately 200 EUR.

3. Travel Expense Reimbursement
· The OeAD will reimburse you for a portion of your travel expenses for a stay of at least 21 days. The exact amount of this travel expense subsidy depends on the distance to the destination country.

Important Application Requirements

To be approved for funding, you must meet the following basic criteria:

· You must have successfully completed at least two semesters of your studies in Austria.

· The standard duration of study abroad is 3 to 10 months.

For Romania, the conditions are as follows:

1. Basic Scholarship from Romania (Host Country)
Since Romania is the host country in this case, the Romanian CEEPUS Office (National CEEPUS Office) pays the monthly scholarship directly on site.
· Coverage: This scholarship is legally classified as a “full scholarship” and is adjusted to reflect the local cost of living in Romania. It is intended to cover the costs of food, housing, and daily expenses.
· Additional Benefits: As a rule, the host university in Romania provides a discounted or free spot in a student dormitory and offers discounts for the cafeteria and public transportation.

2. Mobility Grant from Austria (Home Country)
In addition to funding from Romania, Austria provides support through the OeAD (Austrian Exchange Service):· If your stay lasts longer than two months, you will receive an additional mobility grant from Austria in the amount of 200 EUR per month.

3. Travel Expense Reimbursement
· For stays of at least 21 days, the OeAD also provides a lump-sum travel allowance. The exact amount depends on the distance between Austria and Romania.