ELTE Alumni Get-Together Brings Community Together in Baku!
On 11 April 2026, Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), in cooperation with the Azerbaijan- Hungary Alumni Union (AHAU), co-hosted a vibrant ELTE Alumni Get-Together in Baku, Azerbaijan. The event provided a regional platform for former students to reconnect, exchange experiences, and engage with the university's growing international community. Prospective students interested in studying at ELTE also had the opportunity to attend and engage directly with ELTE alumni.
The event was opened by the ELTE representative, who then invited Mónika Felföldi, Diplomat for Culture and Education from the Embassy of Hungary in Baku to deliver her welcome remarks. Then Valida Salamova and Aytan Orujlu, members of Azerbaijan-Hungary Alumni Union, and ELTE graduates in the field of Education also welcomed everyone - and later on they facilitated the icebreaking and speedfriending activities for the group. The programme included updates on ELTE’s recent global academic and cultural achievements: ELTE’s continued presence in major international university rankings and its recognition as Hungary’s University of Internationalization in 2026. This award reflects ELTE’s extensive global partnerships and its diverse student community of more than 5,300 international students from over 100 countries. We were also pleased to highlight a remarkable achievement from the ELTE alumni community, as László Krasznahorkai was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2025.
The relationship between ELTE and Azerbaijan has continued to strengthen in recent years. Last year, 36 Azerbaijani students graduated from ELTE, and in the 2025/26 academic year, 236 Azerbaijani students study at the university. While a large number of these students pursue studies in computer science, others are studying in a range of disciplines, including economics, international relations, psychology, and the natural sciences.
The academic cooperation between ELTE and Azerbaijan is supported by bilateral and Erasmus cooperation agreements with five major Azerbaijani institutions: Ada University, the Azerbaijan University of Languages, Baku State University, the International Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation, and Khazar University. A recent cultural milestone in this collaboration was the opening of the ELTE Azerbaijani Language and Culture Center in May 2025. Established jointly with the Azerbaijan University of Languages (ADU), the center aims to promote cultural exchange and further strengthen academic ties between the two countries.
AHAU played a key role in organizing the event. The organization brings together Azerbaijani graduates of Hungarian higher education institutions and contributes to cultural diplomacy and professional networking. Their primary goals include facilitating high-level networking, providing career support to returning graduates, and maintaining the strong cultural bond between the two nations. Through this partnership, ELTE alumni in Azerbaijan benefit from a local support network while remaining connected to the broader international ELTE community.
We would like to thank all participants for attending this fantastic gathering in Baku. It was a sincere pleasure to meet alumni and prospective students, to learn about professional paths after graduation, and to see experienced graduates share their insights with applicants interested in studying at ELTE. We look forward to seeing you at future events, whether in Baku, online, or back in Budapest, as we continue to grow this international network together.
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The event was sponsored by ELTE Alumni.
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