SCOPE Maastricht is thrilled to announce another edition of the Emerging Markets Trip, where 26 motivated students will have the chance to visit and experience a city that is rapidly cementing its place on the global stage. The Budapest Trip 2026 will include visits to six multinational companies, featuring interactive workshops, engaging presentations, and the chance to experience both the professional and social sides of life in Budapest. This unique experience lets you combine exploring a stunning European capital with the opportunity to broaden your horizons alongside well-established companies in asset management, consulting, banking, and pharmaceuticals.
Together with fellow Economics and Business students from Maastricht University, you will network with skilled professionals, build meaningful connections with your peers, and engage with experts across the finance and business world.
We will take care of transportation to and from Budapest, accommodation, breakfast, all company visits, and more — including an unlimited beer and prosecco cruise on the Danube!
To apply to the Budapest Emerging Markets Trip 2026, answer a few motivation questions and prepare your CV!
Application deadline: 15.03 23:59
Results communicated: 16.03 by 17:00
Info evening for selected participants: Wednesday, 19 March 2026, 18:30
In case you have any questions, please send an email to career@scope-maastricht.nl. We look forward to receiving your applications!
When and Where? Budapest, 14th to 18th of April, 2026
What will the main activities be?
- Company visits:
- BlackRock
- Roland Berger
- PwC
- OTP Bank
- Gedeon Richter
- Magyar Telekom (to be confirmed)
- Unlimited beer and prosecco Danube cruise
- Group dinner with the entire group
What do I need to do to apply?
- Answer a few short motivational questions explaining why you want to join the trip!
- Upload your CV
Participation fee:
- €250 for SCOPE members (active and passive — make sure to become a passive member as soon as possible!)
- €500 for non-SCOPE members
What do you pay for?
- All company visits
- Flights & airport transfers
- Accommodation + breakfast
- Danube cruise
- Group dinner
- An unforgettable experience!
Please note that the university's rule of a maximum of three absences per course also applies when joining this trip. Unfortunately, the chances of receiving an exception are small, despite repeated requests from SCOPE to the university.
In practice, students who join SCOPE trips usually do not experience major issues with attendance. However, participation in the trip will count toward your total number of allowed absences. This means you may have fewer remaining absences available for other commitments during the course period. Tutors may vary in how strictly they record absences, so we advise you to inform them in advance about your participation in the trip.