Graduate Student Mobility

Spring 2023 Graduate Study Abroad Opportunities

OSUN graduate students can apply for scholarships to study abroad (mobility) during Spring 2023 with a select list of participating institutions.

Eligibility

Graduate students (Masters and Doctoral level) enrolled at the following institutions can apply for funding to study at another of the listed institutions for the Spring 2023 semester:

• American University of Central Asia, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan 
• Bard College, NY, USA 
• BRAC University, Dhaka, Bangladesh 
• Central European University, Vienna, Austria 
• Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia

Please note that the mobility can only take place within the course of an ongoing degree program. Students must complete their degree program at their home institution after the mobility.

An overview of program disciplines available at the MA/PhD levels can be found here. For a detailed list of their offerings please refer to the individual websites. MBA programs at the respective institutions are excluded from this exchange program.

OSUN graduate student mobility provides educational opportunities to further studies in relation to OSUN Themes. This is a tuition exchange program where eligible students pay their regular tuition at their home institution. Scholarships are available through the application and are awarded based on both need and merit.

Application

Applications for graduate study mobility should be submitted through the application platform.
Only completed applications that include a reference will be considered.

Deadline to apply is September 25

The following materials must be submitted with the application:

• Reference / Letter of support from your supervisor / academic program director at your home institution
• Filled out application form on the application platform. Please sign in using the OSUN login with your institutional e-mail address.
• A list of up to two potential host institutions 
• A list of intended coursework for each listed institution
• A statement of purpose for the proposed study mobility
• Up-to-date resume (CV)
• Proof of language proficiency if language at host university differs from that of home university

Please submit your application here. Please sign in using the OSUN login with your institutional e-mail address.

Scholarship

Graduae Mobility offers a combination of merit- and need-based scholarships. The scholarship level depends on the destination institution. 

Scholarships cover accommodation and living costs, mandatory insurance, sundries can be covered. Additional travel stipends are available.

Maximum scholarship levels per month for cost of living in USD:
Category 1 (BRAC) $ 500 
Category 2 (Al-Quds, AUCA, WITS) $ 750 
Category 3 ( UniAndes) $ 1,000 
Category 4 (CEU Vienna) $ 1,200 
Category 6 (Bard Annandale) $ 2,500 
Category 7 (Bard NYC) $ 2,800

Please note that these are gross amounts, inclusive of all taxes and benefits.

Timeline and Procedure

Applications will be reviewed by a Student Mobility Selection Committee composed of representatives from participating OSUN institutions. All candidates will be notified of the decision by October 17, 2022.
 
Successful candidates will be nominated to their host institution of choice and will need to fill out the non-degree seeking student application for that institution. Final admission decisions are made by the respective host institution.

A brief follow-up questionnaire and grant report to OSUN Graduate Mobility Programs is due four weeks after the completion of the program. The follow-up report will include a narrative description of the study mobility outcomes.

Questions? Please write to [email protected]. 

Deadline to apply is September 25

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Cross Reference: Application, Scholarships,Opportunities,Graduate Student Mobility