The Free University, hosted by CEU Democracy Institute, brings together Hungarians of differing viewpoints and different generations to discuss the social, economic and political problems of Hungary and the European Union in an atmosphere of mutual respect. Apply now to its spring courses!
Istvan Bibo Free University
The Istvan Bibo Free University brings together Hungarians of differing viewpoints and different generations to discuss the social, economic and political problems of Hungary and the European Union in an atmosphere of mutual respect. With courses and online and offline public debates, the Free University aims for political diversity among lecturers and audience alike, addressing topics such as “The Shadow of 75 Years. World War, Consequences, Memory” and “From the Gypsy Problem to Roma Emancipation.” The program is named for István Bibó, an important Hungarian thinker whose personality and ideas connected various oppositional circles together before 1989, during the era of socialism. The CEU Democracy Institute hosts, supports, promotes, and provides lecturers for the Free University’s courses and events.
November 3, 2022
The Hungarian-language debate on the situation of the education in Hungary, organized by our Istvan Bibo Free University, received extensive coverage in Hungarian media.
May 17, 2022
"There will be no nuclear war, and if the chances increase, then the threat will be communicated in a timely manner by responsible experts," Telex writes in its summary about the debate organized by our Istvan Bibo Free University.
February 24, 2022
The Free University, hosted by CEU Democracy Institute, brings together Hungarians of differing viewpoints and different generations to discuss the social, economic and political problems of Hungary and the European Union in an atmosphere of mutual respect. Apply now to its spring courses!
July 28, 2021
Hungarian news portal Qubit published a detailed summary of the latest public discussion organized by the Istvan Bibo Free University, operating within the CEU Democracy Institute, with the support of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation
June 21, 2021
Hungarian news portal Qubit published a detailed summary of the public discussion Can a Democracy Be Illiberal and Christian?, organized by the Istvan Bibo Free University, operating within the CEU Democracy Institute, with the support of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation.
May 14, 2021
Hungarian news portal Qubit published a detailed summary of the public discussion Budapest During and After the Pandemic, organized by the Istvan Bibo Free University, operating within the CEU Democracy Institute, with the support of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation.
April 19, 2021
Last farewell to Anna Lengyel, the late lecturer of Istvan Bibo Free University. We are grateful to have known her.
March 24, 2021
The Free University, hosted by CEU Democracy Institute, brings together Hungarians of differing viewpoints and different generations to discuss the social, economic and political problems of Hungary and the European Union in an atmosphere of mutual respect. Apply now to its spring courses!
February 16, 2021
The new episode of the Istvan Bibo Free University podcast series addresses the course taught by CEU Romani Studies Program, “From the Gypsy Problem to Roma Emancipation.”