🇭🇺 Budapest, Hungary · #1 business school in Hungary
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.
3 years
Full-time duration
€4,500
Tuition / year
Sep 2026
Next intake
IELTS 6.0
English requirement
Overview
✓ 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.
Academic record review; entrance evaluation for some
English
IELTS 6.0 or equivalent (English-taught)
Maths
Secondary-level mathematics recommended
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Corvinus reviews your whole profile. Your counsellor helps you present your academics and motivation, and prepares you for any entrance evaluation.
What you'll study
Core courses
01 Management & Organisation
02 Economics
03 Finance & Accounting
04 Marketing
05 International Business
06 Internship + Thesis
After you graduate
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
How to apply
Application timeline
Autumn 2025 – spring 2026
Prepare your application
Gather transcripts, take IELTS, and prepare your documents and motivation. Your counsellor reviews everything free.
Winter – spring 2026
Submit to Corvinus
Apply through the Corvinus portal for the September intake and complete any entrance evaluation.
Spring – summer 2026
Offer & scholarships
Receive your offer and any Stipendium Hungaricum or merit award. Your counsellor helps you weigh funding.
Summer 2026
Residence permit
Apply for your Hungarian study residence permit with proof of funds and health insurance.
September 2026
Orientation & start
Arrive in Budapest for orientation and begin your BBA.
Fees & funding
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
Scholarships
Funding you may be eligible for
Stipendium Hungaricum
Hungarian Government · Fully funded
Tuition + stipend
Coverage: Tuition waiver + €130/month + dormitory
Eligibility: Citizens of 80+ partner countries, merit
Duration: Full programme
Deadline: January–February annually
Source: stipendiumhungaricum.hu
University Merit Scholarship
Corvinus University of Budapest
10–50% off tuition
Coverage: Tuition fee reduction
Eligibility: Academic performance
Duration: 1 year, renewable
Deadline: With admission application
Source: uni-corvinus.hu
Government Scholarships (home country)
Saudi SACM, Kuwaiti MOHE, etc.
Full award
Coverage: Tuition + living expenses + flights
Eligibility: Varies by country — business often eligible
Duration: Full degree
Deadline: Varies — your counsellor checks eligibility
Loans & financing
Alternative funding options
MPOWER Financing
International student loan · No cosigner
Available for international students at select European universities. No cosigner, collateral, or local credit history required.
Work during studies
Student residence permit · Up to 24 hrs/week
Work up to 24 hours per week during term and full-time during holidays — Budapest's multinationals offer working-student and internship roles.
Living costs
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.
Rent (shared flat)€300–€500
Food & groceries€180–€280
Transport (student pass)€10
Health insurance€40
Books & supplies€30–€60
Personal & leisure€100–€200
Estimated total€600–€950/month
Residence-permit financial proof: about €500/month in living funds in addition to tuition — via bank statements or a sponsor.
Residence permit
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
Student stories
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."
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Farah N.
BBA International Business, Corvinus — Class of 2028 · 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
"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."
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Seif E.
BBA International Business, Corvinus — Class of 2027 · 🇪🇬 Egypt
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How respected is Corvinus?
Corvinus is Hungary's leading business and economics university, with a strong regional reputation and international accreditations. Its graduates are recruited across Central Europe by multinationals, banks and consultancies, and the international BBA has a genuinely global classroom.
Is it taught in English?
Yes — the BBA International Business is taught fully in English, so you don't need Hungarian to study. Learning some Hungarian helps with daily life and internships, and Corvinus offers language courses.
What are the entry requirements?
You need a solid high-school diploma and IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent). Corvinus assesses your academic record and may run an entrance evaluation — your counsellor helps you prepare a strong application.
Can I work in Hungary after graduating?
Yes. Hungary offers a 9-month post-study job-seeking residence permit, and you can work up to 24 hours per week while studying. Budapest hosts many multinationals' regional offices, offering internships and graduate roles.
How affordable is Budapest?
Very. Budapest is one of Europe's most affordable capitals — budget roughly €600–€950/month all-in, and tuition is only €4,500/year. Stipendium Hungaricum can cover tuition plus a stipend and dormitory for eligible students.
