Open for admission for September 2024!

Study in Hungary, in Budapest at Corvinus University of Budapest – a world-leading university in Business, Economics and Social Sciences!

About us
Corvinus University of Budapest has a 120-year history and is the leading university in Hungary in Business and Management, Economics and Social Sciences. We are one of the most prestigious European research universities. We have around 11,000 students, of which, 15% are international.

In Business, our AMBA and AACSB accreditations place us in the top 2% in the world.

Studying in Budapest, the commercial and cultural capital of Hungary offers significant benefits. English is well spoken. Budapest is an affordable, safe and exciting place to live – well connected with other capitals of Central Eastern Europe. The city attracts thousands of international students and millions of tourists annually. There are hundreds of multinational companies with headquarters in the city looking to recruit talented graduates.

International world rankings: QS subject rankings (2023)

300-350 Business
350-400 Economics
400-450 Sociology.

Our programmes

Preparatory Programme

BA/BSc
Applied Economics
Business Administration and Management
Communication and Media Science
International Business Economics
International Relations
Data Science in Business
Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)

MA/MSc (2-years)
Business Informatics
Communication and Media Studies
Economic Analysis
Finance
Health Policy, Planning and Financing
International Economy and Business
International Relations
Marketing
Management and Leadership
Public Policy and Management
Regional and Environmental Economic Studies
Sociology
Supply Chain Management
Political Economy

MA/MSc (1-year)
Advanced Supply Chain Management
Diplomacy
Marketing Strategy and Innovation
Public Governance

MBA
Full-time MBA (Master of Business Administration)
MSM-SEED Executive MBA (Master of Business Administration)*

*The application period will open later in 2024 for this programme.

Welcome Freemovers!
1 Sept 2023

Sign in and submit your application for our Freemover Program.

How to fulfill minimum credit requirements for MA/MSc/MBA
26 Jun 2023

The credit recognition procedure is required by Hungarian Law for every MA/MSc/MBA programme. You need to have a certain amount of completed credits from your undergraduate degree that are relevant to the programme you are applying to at Corvinus University. Every Corvinus programme has unique credit requirements. Minimum requirements can range from 5-50 ECTS, depending on your chosen programme.

You got in - now what?
21 Jun 2023

Congratulations on being conditionally accepted to study at Corvinus University of Budapest! We asked two current students, Aaron (USA) and Klaudia (Poland), to share their tips on how to approach the next steps to make sure you secure your place at Corvinus University of Budapest.

Admissions Team at Corvinus answers your questions
11 Apr 2023

Congratulations on starting your application to study at Corvinus University of Budapest!
We know that a long list of questions and checklists can sometimes feel overwhelming, so we collected some of the most frequent questions and had members of the Admissions team answer them to help you get through the checklist and press that Submit button!

Validation and credit recognition for 2023 Fall
14 Feb 2023

We consider each request with care.

Entrance exams - who? when? where? how?
13 Mar 2023

Congratulations, you submitted your application to study at Corvinus University of Budapest!

Now that the adrenaline of pressing that „Submit” button is subsiding, you might be asking yourself – OK, but now what? How long do I wait for the next step? What is the next step?

A comprehensive guide on how to pay the application fee
8 Mar 2023

One part of the application process here at Corvinus University of Budapest is to pay the application fee in the amount of 75 EUR and provide the University with proof of payment. The application fee is compulsory and non-refundable – we are unable to waive this fee for any applicant.

Applying for a Visa and residency permit in Hungary - our tips
13 Jul 2022

Are you an international student planning to start at Corvinus University of Budapest? Here’s all you need to know about applying residence permit & visa process!

The process can seem a little overwhelming – in this post we try to simplify and explain the key things you will need to do.


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