BBA International Business
Launch a global business career at Hungary's leading business and economics university — in English, for very low tuition. A genuinely international classroom in the heart of Central Europe, with Stipendium Hungaricum scholarships and a 9-month post-study permit.
- ✓ Study at Hungary's #1 business school with a strong regional reputation
- ✓ English-taught, with a genuinely international student body
- ✓ Very low tuition + a 9-month post-study permit and EU mobility
The BBA gives you a broad, practical foundation across management, finance, marketing, economics and analytics, with an international-business focus and internship opportunities. Corvinus sits at the heart of Central Europe's business scene, with strong multinational links in Budapest.
Graduates move into consulting, finance, marketing and management across the region and the EU, or continue to a master's. Low tuition plus scholarships make it exceptional value for a European business degree.
Same field, different universities
| University | Country | Level | Duration | Tuition/year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corvinus ★ This programme | 🇭🇺 Hungary | Bachelor's | 3 years | €4,500 |
| IE University QS #259 | 🇪🇸 Spain | Bachelor's | 4 years | €27,500 |
| Indiana Kelley Top US public | 🇺🇸 USA | Bachelor's | 4 years | $43,300 |
| Glasgow (Intl Business) QS #78 | 🇬🇧 UK | Bachelor's | 4 years | £22,800 |
What you'll need
| Academic | Solid high-school diploma (or equivalent) | |
| Assessment | Academic record review; entrance evaluation for some | |
| English | IELTS 6.0 or equivalent (English-taught) | |
| Maths | Secondary-level mathematics recommended | |
Corvinus reviews your whole profile. Your counsellor helps you present your academics and motivation, and prepares you for any entrance evaluation.
Core courses
Career outcomes
Regional hub
Multinationals' offices across Budapest
9-month permit
Post-study job-seeking in Hungary
Fields
Consulting, finance, marketing, management
EU mobility
Work across the European Union
Application timeline
Tuition fees & costs
| Tuition (international) | Per annum | €4,500 |
| Total degree cost | 3 years (indicative) | ≈€13,500 |
| Health insurance | Min. €50,000 cover | ≈€40/month |
| Residence permit fee | Study residence permit | ≈€110 |
Funding you may be eligible for
Alternative funding options
Available for international students at select European universities. No cosigner, collateral, or local credit history required.
Work up to 24 hours per week during term and full-time during holidays — Budapest's multinationals offer working-student and internship roles.
Monthly budget in Budapest
Budapest is one of Europe's most affordable and beautiful capitals — rich in history, safe, and full of international students. Sharing accommodation keeps costs low.
Residence-permit financial proof: about €500/month in living funds in addition to tuition — via bank statements or a sponsor.
Hungarian study residence permit
| Permit type | Residence Permit for Study Purposes | |
| Admission letter | Letter of acceptance from Corvinus | |
| Application fee | ≈€110 | |
| Financial proof | ≈€500/month living funds + tuition | |
| Health insurance | Mandatory — min. €50,000 cover | |
| Post-graduation | 9-month job-seeking residence permit | |
Hear from our students
"Corvinus is the top business school in Hungary, and studying in English with a class from all over the world was exactly what I wanted. Budapest is affordable and beautiful, and my counsellor made the application effortless."
"Multinationals have big offices in Budapest, so internships were within reach. With a merit scholarship my tuition was even lower, and the 9-month permit is helping me find a graduate role."
Frequently asked questions
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