Freemover
Last update: May 2023
A freemover is a student who wishes to study abroad independent of any exchange program. Freemover students are welcome to apply to Corvinus University of Budapest to study independently. Freemover students have the same access to all the university coordinated programs and courses taught in English as our other degree-seeking students. Students are required to register for at least 18 ECTS worth of courses per semester.
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Application for the 2024 Spring semester via DreamApplyFreemover Program – Corvinus University (dreamapply.com)

Application Process
Application requirements
Only completed applications can be considered. Please submit your application material at the following email address: corvinus.studyabroad@uni-corvinus.hu to our Freemover Program Coordinator.
Requirements:
- Active student status at your home university
- Recommended GPA is 3.0 on a scale from 1.0 to 5.0, (where 1.0 means poor performance and 5.0 means excellent), which will be evaluated based on application.
Please include the following documents in your application:
- Completed & signed Application Form
- must be (1) printed, (2) signed with blue pen & (3) scanned back. Pasted photo of the signature will not be accepted.
- Official transcript from you present university (self-certifications not accepted)
- An official letter from your home university showing that your degree program will not finish before your Freemover semester – you will still be enrolled in your home university program as an active student.
- Proof of English language proficiency (min. B2 level)
- Corvinus University accepts the following VALID complex language exams. The language exam must be valid at the time of application and should not expire before the day of enrolment.
CEFR | Cambridge | IELTS | TOEFL | TOEFL iBT | TOEIC | Duolingo | |
Intermediate | B2 | FCE | 6.0 | 65 | 72 | 785 | 100 |
- or a completed bachelor’s /master’s degree in English (English major), and/or where the language of instruction was English
- or a high school graduation certificate where the language of instruction was English
- or a certificate issued by the home university to confirm that your English level reaches min. B2 according to the Common European Framework of Language Proficiency
Application deadline
Final application deadline for the Fall 2023 semester is May 15, 2023
Please note that applications are reviewed on a monthly basis, therefore you can expect our feedback approximately a month after submission.
If you apply from a non-EU country and you need visa to travel to Hungary, please take into consideration that the visa process might take long and make sure you submit your Freemover application early.
Practical Matters
List of Partner Institutions
The student’s home university may already have an Erasmus partnership or other agreement with Corvinus University of Budapest. This means that the student can be nominated through the partnership program (e.g:Erasmus). However,they can freely apply as a Freemover student too. We do not recommend sending in applications via both channels, our Freemover applicants mostly opt for this option as Erasmus places have often limited number of seats available or we do not have an partnership agreement with their home university.
In case the applicant’s home university is in the Unites States please check if the institute has a partnership agreement with Corvinus University as a part of its Study Abroad program.
See the list of our partner institutions below.
Transferring Credits
Freemover students are responsible for following the regulations of their own home universities with regards to study abroad and credit acceptance. Before committing to a semester at Corvinus, freemovers should first confirm with their home universities that their credits earned at Corvinus will be accepted at their home universities.
Course List and Syllabi
Please find the 2023 Fall course lists attached below. Note that these lists are subject to change. Syllabi can be shared on an individual request basis if you reach out to us in email.
Tuition fees
Students are required to register for at least 18 ECTS worth of courses per semester. The tuition fee is calculated based on the number of ECTS (credits) the student is registered on .
Courses at Corvinus University offered for Freemovers are between 3-6 ECTS credit value. Depending on the number of courses and the ECTS value of those (BA or MA level courses have different fees, see the attached file) the students will be invoiced their tuition fees after the final course registration period. This is usually after the second week in the semester.
While there is no application fee applied, students must pay for 2 ECTS after the first registration period (see the Academic calendar) which is nonrefundable in case the student withdraws from the program.
Academic Calendar
Academic regulations
All academic and administrative regulations apply to visiting studentswhile they are studying at Corvinus. Please see below.
Health Insurance
All students are responsible for arranging for appropriate health and liability insurance during their
studies at Corvinus University of Budapest and their stay in Hungary. Corvinus University of Budapest is
not and shall not be in any way liable for any costs arising from a student’s illnesses, accidents, property
damage/loss, etc.
Health insurance
Hungarian legal regulations require all students studying in Hungary to have a valid health insurance
policy. In general, health insurance policies usually cover only emergency medical care (please read the
small-print!). If a student has any chronic illnesses, the student must make additional arrangements as
the usual short-term health insurance policy will not cover costs related to such illnesses. If a student has
a long-term or chronic illness, he or she must arrange – prior to arrival – an appropriate private health
insurance valid in Hungary.
Most EEA students can get the European Health Card which is also valid for use in Hungary. For details
on what it covers and how any arising costs are to be paid, please check with your own Health Care
authorities.
Students who do not have a health insurance policy upon arrival to Hungary can make arrangements for
a health insurance policy covering emergency medical care through the ISP Office.
Liability insurance
Students will be legally and financially responsible for any accidents, injuries, or damages caused by them
to someone else or someone else’s property, and hence shall be fully responsible for bearing any and all
arising costs and duties. It is recommended that all students have a valid liability insurance during their
stay in Hungary.
Student ID Card
Non-degree students receive the temporary student ID paper for their time at Corvinus during the Orientation week.You must renew it at your coordinator’s office as it is only valid for 60 days. It is the students responsibility to renew the ID card at the due date.
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