Incentive scholarships for study results:

University talent and Breakthrough scholarships

The university's talent scholarship is awarded to students who have achieved outstanding academic, scientific, or artistic results, thereby enhancing the University's reputation. All students, except first-year undergraduate students in their first semester, are eligible to apply, even if they do not have additional activities or publications. Extra-curricular activities contribute additional points to the application (maximum competition score – 14.5).

• The amount of the University Talent Scholarship is 250 euros per month, totaling 1000 euros per semester.

• The amount of the Breakthrough scholarship is 300 euros per month, totaling 1200 euros per semester.

• University Talent Scholarship competitions are organized twice a year during the spring and autumn semesters.

Applications are to be filled out in AIS, under the "Competitions" section → University Talent Scholarship.

One-time scholarship for talented first-year students

The one-time scholarship for talented first-year students is a one-time grant of 500 euros awarded to first-year students on first-cycle and integrated degree programmes during their first semester of study (excluding students receiving the Talent Academy’s first-year scholarship).

No more than 50 such scholarships may be awarded each year during the autumn semester. Scholarships are allocated taking into account the number of students in different groups of study programmes, and candidates are ranked according to the competitive score calculated at the time of admission to the University.

The freshman talent academy scholarship

The Freshman Talent academy Scholarship is awarded to first-year students enrolled in either the first cycle of studies or integrated studies, who have been admitted to the GIFTed and SKILLed programs. 

• The amount of the Freshman Talent Scholarship is 150 euros per month, with a total amount of 600 euros per semester.

The Freshman Talent Scholarship is awarded to first-year students enrolled in either the first cycle of studies or integrated studies, who have been admitted to the GIFTed and SKILLed programs of the Talent Academy during the main selection process.

Talent academy scholarships

From the second semester onwards, students on the Talent Academy’s bachelor’s and integrated degree programmes are eligible for a higher scholarship, which is awarded based on the results of the programme’s rotation and their level of participation in the Academy.

• The Talent Academy scholarship amounts to 300 euros per month, or 1200 euros per semester.

• For students admitted via the supplementary selection process:

• no scholarship is awarded to students in the second semester of their first year of study;

• from the first semester of their second year of study, students may be awarded a scholarship of 300 euros per month. The award of a scholarship to a student depends on their academic performance and level of participation in the programme.

• Scholarships are awarded to no more than 20 members of the GIFTed or SKILLed programme from each year group.

One-time Scholarships:

1. One-time Social Scholarship

The amount of the One-time Social Scholarship is up to 20 BSB (Basic Social Benefits). The One-time Social Scholarships are awarded, and their amounts determined, by the University’s One-time Social Scholarships Allocation Committee. Applications and documents are accepted throughout the year. Applications are submitted in AIS by the 10th of each month (Applications → Submit a new application → For one-time social scholarship).

One-time Social Scholarships can be awarded to students of all study forms in the first and second cycles of study (this is the only scholarship at the University that can be awarded to a student with academic debt), including those studying in state-funded and non-state-funded positions, as well as students in non-degree programs.

One-time Social Scholarships are awarded to students whose financial situation is difficult due to:

• Illness;

• Illness or death of a family member;

• Natural disaster or loss of property;

• Other exceptional circumstances.

2. One-time Incentive Scholarship for Active Participation

Scholarships are awarded for active participation in student organizations, art groups, sports teams, volunteering, and contributing to the University’s well-being. The amount of the One-time Incentive Scholarship for Active Participation is up to 3 BSB. 

Restrictions: within a single semester, the total amount of one‑time incentive scholarships awarded to a student (including both the Rector’s scholarship and scholarships for active involvement) may not exceed 30 BSB.

3. Rector’s One-time Incentive Scholarship

Scholarships are awarded for exceptional activities that enhance the University's reputation. The amount of the Rector’s One-time Incentive Scholarship is up to 8 BSB.

Restrictions: within a single semester, the total amount of one‑time incentive scholarships awarded to a student (including both the Rector’s scholarship and scholarships for active involvement) may not exceed 30 BSB.

4. One-time Targeted Scholarship

One-time Targeted Scholarships are awarded for specific activities representing the University, aiming to cover the student’s incurred expenses:

• Participation in international and/or national scientific conferences, seminars, olympiads, projects, or other events;

• Representing the University in international and/or national sports, arts, and/or social organization competitions, congresses, or other events and social initiatives.

The amount of the One-time Targeted Scholarship is up to 30 BSB. 

The total amount of targeted scholarships cannot exceed 60 BSB per semester.

Other scholarships:

1. Patron Scholarships

​Named scholarships from patrons (sponsors) and companies are awarded to University students who have achieved good academic results and are actively involved in university life.

Patronage scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis. The procedure for awarding scholarships is set out in their founding agreements or in regulations approved by the sponsors or the University Rector. Competitions for patronage scholarships are announced in spring and autumn.

Applications and the required documents are submitted via the Academic Information System (AIS), under the ‘Competitions’ section.

2. Mobility scholarships

The University's Mobility Scholarship can be awarded to students selected for partial studies abroad under bilateral agreements. The scholarship is partial, meaning it does not cover all living expenses; therefore, all outgoing students must have additional funds.

The Mobility Scholarship consists of:

• Funds allocated for living expenses – 700 EUR/month;

• Funds allocated for travel expenses – according to 6 distance categories: