International Student Business Competition: A Mysterious Business Case III
Preparations are currently underway for the third edition of the International Student Business Competition: A Mysterious Business Case, which is scheduled to take place from 23 to 29 January 2027.
Subject to approval and funding by the International Visegrad Fund (IVF), applications (short CV) will be accepted from 21 to 28 December 2026. Online interviews with applicants will be conducted between 29 December 2026 and 5 January 2027.
A total of 24 places will be available for students from the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova and Georgia, with four places allocated to each country.
The project’s six partner universities are guaranteed two spots each, accounting for 12 reserved places. Consequently, 12 places remain available for students from non-partner institutions, corresponding to two places per country.
Contact email: v4mysterious@vse.cz
International Student Business Competition: A Mysterious Business Case II
Final Report Published; April 22, 2026
Please, see the final report HERE: Visegrad Fund, Project Summary Report 2026.
January 16-22, 2026 – Last Call: The International Student Business Competition: A Mysterious Business Case is back with its second edition!
Last Call, apply NOW for a wonderful student experience which will take place on January 16-22, 2026.
We are bringing good news: on 17 December 2025, the Visegrad Fund announced its support for the second edition of our International Student Business Competition. In cooperation with Matej Bel University and the University of Pécs, we will take 18 students from the Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia to a mysterious location in January 2026 where they will work together to crack a challenging business case.
This year, the competition is enriched by a one-day scientific round table, along with outdoor activities and unique game elements.
👉 Apply now for a chance to win 300 EUR!
⏰Update as of 11/01/2026:
- The Last call is opened as some participants could not confirm their participation, we still have a couple of free spots which need to be filled, so we decided to extend the application period until 12 January 2026, 22:00. It is open to any bachelor´s program students from Czech Republic, Hungary, and Slovakia. Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis, meaning that students who submit a complete and valid application (CV + valid proof of study, such as a screenshot from a university system or a signed statement, even in the local language) will be accepted first. No interview will be held. If the capacity is reached before the deadline, the call will be closed.
Please see all conditions here – make sure to check them out!
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We are looking forward to welcoming you into our mystery!
