STUDY ABROAD Program
Corvinus University’s Study Abroad program provides a unique opportunity for students to integrate into an intercultural community of people from all around the world in one of Europe’s most beautiful cities. The university offers a variety of specializations to its approximately 10,000 students in fields such as business administration, economics, finance, and social sciences.
Each year, it hosts thousands of students from more than 80 different countries pursuing their degrees.
Our Study Abroad program has fostered flourishing relationships over the years with more than 15 world-famous partner universities from the USA, Germany, and France.
Corvinus University holds multiple prestigious accreditations, which serve as an assurance of the quality we offer to our students, including AACSB, AMBA and EFMD EPAS program accreditation.
List of current Study Abroad Partners
American Partners
American partners – providers
Application
Who can apply?
Our Study Abroad program is available exclusively to students studying at one of our Study Abroad partner institutions or those applying through one of our providers. For more information, please go to our list of current Study Abroad partners.
How to apply?
For information on the application process, please contact your home university’s Study Abroad office and ask for details on Corvinus University.
What are the deadlines?
- Application deadline for the Fall semester: May 5
- Application deadline for the Spring semester: November 5
Please note that after filling in the Application form you must submit it at the Study Abroad office of your home university and not directly to us.
Course offer
What courses do we offer?
The course lists below are from previous semesters, the actual semester’s course list and syllabi are shared with the partner universities during the application period.
The Study Abroad course offer is ONLY for self-funded visiting students who arrive via one of our partners listed above.
Academic Calendar
Students from US universities
Students from EU universities
General information
Visa
Detailed information on the process is shared with the partners and the students during the application period.
The Study Abroad office offers guides and in-person assistance for those starting the procedure in Hungary.
Students from US universities
Students from US universities must apply for a visa if, based on their citizenship, they are required to have one to enter Hungary.
Holders of passports issued by the countries listed on the link are granted visa-free travel to Hungary. Visa-free travel to Hungary | Konzuli tájékoztatás (gov.hu)
These citizens can decide whether they apply for a visa in the US (or in their home country) OR start their application process in Hungary.
Students with an EU citizenship, you can find the relevant information under the ‘Students from EU universities’ tab below.
| Citizens for whom visa is MANDATORY (those exempt of visa requirement also can apply for student visa) | Citizens EXEMPT from visa requirement | |
| What type of documents will you need to travel to/stay in Hungary legally as a student? | (1) Passport that is valid until 6 months after the end of the semester (2) VISA - apply in the US (3) Residence permit - once in Hungary, you will receive it automatically | (1) Passport that is valid until 6 months after the end of the semester (2) Consular letter - apply in the US (3) Residence permit - once in Hungary, you have to apply for it. |
| What do you need to do before you leave home? | Go to the Hungarian consulate to submit the necessary documents for student visa process | If you depart from the US, you must apply for a Consular letter*, If you depart from a different country, please inquire from the nearest Hungarian consulate if additional documents are necessary |
| When should you start the process? | (1) Contact regional consulate for a VISA appointment once you submitted your application 1 your appointment should not be earlier than 90 days prior to departure or later than 60 days before your trip | (1) Contact consulate for a Consular letter 1 month before departure (online process) (2) Residence permit: when in Hungary |
| What do you need to do after you arrive in Budapest? | Pick up residence permit card | (1) submit documents online through EnterHungary** (2) visit Immigration office (group appointment organized by SA office for direct partners) (3) pick up residence permit card |
| When & how do you receive your residence permit card? | within around 4 weeks after a positive decision or more*** 2 Study Abroad coordinator will email you when it can be picked up at the university | about 6-8 weeks after you submit your application or more*** 2 Study Abroad coordinator will email you when it can be picked up at the university |
| Link to the official page of the Hungarian Immigration Office | Residence of the student, pupil: Residence Permit for the Purpose of Studies, the student mobility residence permit, the student mobility certificate (bmbah.hu) | Residence of the student, pupil: Residence Permit for the Purpose of Studies, the student mobility residence permit, the student mobility certificate (bmbah.hu) |
* The purpose of the consular letter is to ensure a smooth travel when leaving the US and arriving into the Schengen zone. You must apply for a consular letter via email around 1 month before your departure. Those applying for consular letter must start their residence permit application process in Hungary after their arrival.
** No need to use EnterHungary until you arrive. More info will be shared at the orientation, we will help you through the process once you are in Budapest.
***Please note that the time period given is the typical processing time for a successful VISA and Residence permit application, it may take longer as many factors can affect the processing time
Students from EU universities
| EU citizens | Non-EU citizens with Schengen residence permit | |
| What document you need to apply for to stay in Hungary legally as a student? | EEA registration card | mobility certificate |
| What do you need to do before you leave home? | make sure your travel document (ID card/passport) is valid at least until the end of semester | make sure your Schengen residence permit + passport is valid until the end of semester |
| When should you start the process? | after your arrival to Hungary | after your arrival to Hungary |
| What do you need to do after you arrive in Budapest? | submit documents online through the *EnterHungary website | submit documents at the Immigration office (group appointment organized by SA office) |
| When & how do you receive your registration card/mobility certificate? | about 2 months after your application | about 2 months after your application |
| it will be mailed to your Hungarian address | it will be mailed to your Hungarian address | |
| Link to he official page of the Hungarian Immigration Office | Registration Certificate for EEA Nationals (bmbah.hu) | Residence of the student, pupil: Residence Permit for the Purpose of Studies, the student mobility residence permit, the student mobility certificate (bmbah.hu) |
* No need to use EnterHungary until you arrive. More info will be shared at the orientation, we will help you through the process once you are in Budapest.
Housing
Housing for direct US partners:
If you are a student from one of our US partners, a Housing offer will be shared with you by your home university coordinator during the application period.
Housing for providers
If you are a Study Abroad students visiting via our provider partners, you will have your accommodation arranged by the agency.
Housing for EU partners:
If you are a student from one of our EU partners, you can use the Housing guide linked below to find the best solution for your stay.
Health insurance
All students are required to have an insurance during their stay.
US partners: Students need to arrange their health insurance with their home universities.
Providers: Students need to arrange their health insurance with their agency.
EU partners: Students need to arrange health insurance individually.
In case of EU citizens, the EU health insurance card is sufficient, however, since it only covers emergencies, applying for an additional health insurance is recommended.
Contact
- Email: corvinus.studyabroad@uni-corvinus.hu
- Office: Building E (1093 Budapest, Fővám tér 8.), 1st floor, Room 157
- Phone: +36 1 482 5436
