The Kriszbacher Ildikó Talent Management Programme supports talented students at the University of Pécs through scholarships, tutor support, skills development, and outstanding professional opportunities, helping them unlock their potential and pursue successful academic and research careers.
As of 18 May 2026, the University of Pécs (hereinafter: the University) announces a call for applications for admission to the Kriszbacher Ildikó Talent Management Programme (hereinafter: the Programme) for the 2026/2027 academic year.
The Programme provides outstanding students with a comprehensive support package, including a prestigious scholarship, preferential dormitory accommodation, tutor support, personalised skills and competency development services, and exceptional professional opportunities. Its primary aim is to help students realise their full potential and support the most talented participants in pursuing academic careers as university lecturers and researchers.
The rules governing the Programme are set out in the Regulations of the Kriszbacher Ildikó Talent Management Programme of the University of Pécs, which form an annex to the University’s Regulations on Student Fees and Benefits. The Student Services Centre (SSC) is responsible for the administration of the Programme.
Eligibility
Applications are open to full-time bachelor’s, master’s, and undivided (long-cycle) students of the University of Pécs who:
- hold an active student status;
- have completed at least two semesters;
- have not suspended their studies for more than two consecutive semesters; and
- will maintain their student status at the University throughout the scholarship period.
Students enrolled in doctoral programmes are not eligible to participate in the Programme, even if they are simultaneously pursuing bachelor’s, master’s, or undivided studies.
Students completing their bachelor’s programme in the middle of the academic year may remain members of the Programme if they continue their studies in a master’s programme at the University of Pécs in the following semester.
Students graduating from a bachelor’s programme and subsequently admitted to a full-time master’s programme at the University of Pécs are also eligible to remain in the Programme. In such cases, students must notify the Student Services Centre in writing.
The working language of the Programme is Hungarian. Therefore, applicants enrolled in non-Hungarian-language study programmes must provide proof of Hungarian language proficiency, and all application documents must be submitted in Hungarian.
Application Procedure
Applications are accepted exclusively online through the University’s electronic application system, available from 18 May 2026, 08:00 at:
Applicants are required to complete the electronic application form, providing their personal details and listing the academic and professional achievements obtained prior to the submission of the application.
Professional achievements will be evaluated according to the scoring criteria available on the Programme’s online application platform at https://kitep.pte.hu/.
Required Documents
Applicants must upload the following documents:
- Work Plan, describing in detail the applicant’s objectives and the activities planned to achieve them. As part of the Work Plan, applicants undertake to participate in the next Scientific Students’ Associations Conference (TDK), deliver a presentation at the University of Pécs Talent Day, and present the results of their work at these events. The applicant’s tutor must evaluate the student’s professional competence and talent, confirm their commitment to supervising the student’s work by signing the Work Plan, and approve its content. Each applicant may have only one tutor, and each tutor may supervise a maximum of two students.
- Scanned copies of all certificates and supporting documents verifying the achievements claimed in the application. Applicants from the Faculty of Music and Visual Arts must submit a portfolio.
- Documents certifying academic performance and language qualifications. Applications are evaluated based on the results of the two most recently completed semesters.
Successful applicants must activate their semester by 20 September 2026. Active student status will be verified centrally by the Student Services Centre.
Application Deadline
12 June 2026 (Friday), 12:00 noon
Applicants are strongly encouraged to read the full call for applications before submitting their application.
The complete call for applications is available below under the attached documents and in the Application Documentation section of the application portal at https://kitep.pte.hu/.
If you have any questions regarding the completion of the application form, please contact the staff of the Student Services Centre at tehetseg.hszk@pte.hu.
