In an interview with Portfolio, Hungary’s leading economic media outlet, the Rector discussed how cultural adaptability and academic excellence can coexist, and why he believes openness is essential – not only for universities, but also for individuals.

At the end of October, our university took part in international education fairs in the Turkish metropolis, and together with the Liszt Institute in Istanbul, an alumni meeting was also organized for our former students and for prospective applicants interested in Corvinus programmes.

Corvinus University of Budapest continues to rank among the world’s top universities, once again the only Hungarian institution featured in the 2026 lists of Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), the international higher education rating organisation, evaluating international trade education programmes. Corvinus was included with its Executive MBA programme for practising professionals and its Master’s in International Economy and Business.