800+
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS SUPPORTED PER SEMESTER
70+
MENTORS ACTIVE EACH SEMESTER SINCE 2022
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to support first-year students in smoothly integrating into life in Budapest and at Budapest University of Economics and Business. Through peer mentorship provided by experienced senior students, we aim to guide, support, and empower newcomers as they begin their academic and personal journey.
What BEE Brings to You
SETTLING INTO LIFE INBUDAPEST
Both campuses, public transport, student cards, neighborhoods — we know where things are and how to get there from City Campus or Zugló.
UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
Neptun, CoSpace, course registration, exam periods - understanding how BGE works takes time, and we speed that up.
COMMUNITY & FRIENDS
Regular events throughout the semester where you can connect with other international students in a relaxed setting.
DOCUMENTS & REGISTRATION
Address card, NEK identifier, residence permit, Kormányablak - your mentor has navigated all of it and can walk you through each step.
ACADEMIC RHYTHM
Midterm weeks, Intensive Week, exam periods — we explain how the semester is structured so nothing catches you off guard.
SOMEONE TO ASK
Beyond checklists — a real person you can message when something comes up and you don't know who else to contact.
The BEE Mentorship Programme is run by both Hungarian and international students to support fellow international students enrolled in BGE’s English-language academic programmes. Whether you’re a newcomer or a returning student, the BEE community is here to help you make the most of your university experience.
The programme is open to all international and Hungarian students studying in English. First-year and newly admitted students can join as mentees, while more experienced are welcome to become mentors. For many international students, coming to Hungary means moving far from home – often for the first time. Adjusting to a new culture, navigating unfamiliar systems, and living independently, while deeply rewarding, can also be a real challenge.
BEE is more than just practical help: it’s a community. We regularly organise cultural programmes, short trips, and social events to help students connect, learn about Hungarian culture, and have fun together. Mentor applications open each semester and are announced through CoSpace and other platforms.
The work of student mentors is coordinated by a dedicated team: four staff mentor instructors and four student head mentors. Along with the lead coordinator (instructor), three other instructors are involved in the following areas: marketing, activity organization, and administrative, academic support. Meanwhile, the student head mentors are in direct contact with the student mentors, providing guidance and support. Every student mentor is matched with around 8–10 mentees and contacts them at the start of the semester. If questions or problems arise, the head mentors are there to help.
JOIN
At its heart, the BEE Mentorship Programme is about creating a welcoming, supportive space for students navigating a new chapter of their lives. Mentors are automatically assigned to mentees, thus they become members of the community, and no further action is required. We encourage all students to take part –stay connected, get involved, and let BEE be part of your BGE journey.
APPLY AS A MENTOR
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Lena - Exchange student
„My mentor helped me figure out address registration in the first week. I had no idea where to start and she walked me through the whole thing."
Sofia - Erasmus
„It's run by students, so they actually understand what you're going through – It feels nothing like talking to an admin office."
Arjun - Degree student
,,The events made it so much easier to meet people outside my course. I still hang out with people I met at the very first BEE event."
USEFUL INFORMATION
BEE mentors are here to help you with a wide range of questions, challenges, and situations throughout your university journey. Whether you need guidance or don't know where to find information, your mentor will be happy to support you.
You can also find useful information on the university's official webpages below, allowing you to explore important topics and find answers independently whenever needed.
THINGS PEOPLE USUALLY ASK
Documents, university systems, getting around the city, adjusting to life in Budapest — and just being someone you can ask when you don't know who else to contact. Your mentor is a current BGE student who's been through the same process.