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MCC aims to provide students with opportunities to participate in professional and intellectual dialogue at an international level. As part of the Debating for Diversity project’s international partnership, a prestigious debating forum will take place in Ljubljana between November 17–20, where participating young people will have the chance to showcase their talents.

Application requirements:

All active MCC University Program students with adequate English proficiency for active participation in the debate forum are eligible to apply.

Selection criteria:

Applicants will be evaluated based on three main factors:

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English – Applicants will be assessed based on their academic, professional, and extracurricular activities, such as participation in debate competitions, conferences, or civic projects.
  • Motivation letter in English – Applicants should explain why they wish to participate in the international debate forum, what goals they aim to achieve, and how the experience fits into their MCC development path. (Length: max. 1 page)
  • Assessment of debating and communication skills – Applicants will take part in a short online debate exercise or interview, where their argumentation skills, logical reasoning, and level of English communication will be evaluated.

Evaluation process:

Applications will be reviewed by a three-member MCC committee. Evaluation will follow a point-based system, with a maximum of 30 points available per criterion. Students achieving the highest total scores will be selected to participate.

Announcement of results:

At the end of the application process, the MCC Transylvania professional committee will announce the results, listing the students who have successfully completed the selection process and those placed on the waiting list.

Application deadline: Sunday, October 26, 2025, at 23:59.

This Erasmus+ initiative is set to empower university students in Romania, Slovenia, and Serbia through debate and dialogue. The project, called Debating for Diversity: Fostering Intercultural Understanding and Civic Engagement, aims to enhance critical thinking skills and promote active participation in democratic processes among young people in the region.

Coordinated by Mathias Corvinus Collegium (MCC) in Romania, this collaborative project includes partners Za in proti, zavod za kulturo dialoga (ZIP) from Slovenia and Otvorena Komunikacija (OK) from Serbia. The initiative targets university students aged 18-25, aiming to address a significant gap in civic engagement and critical thinking among the region's youth.