Double Degree Programs
Double degree programs enable students to obtain the full degree of the partner university in addition to the degree from the home university after completing a given number of semesters abroad. A double degree typically takes less time than it would take to complete each program separately. It is a great opportunity to gain international and intercultural experience. Students of Corvinus can choose from the below double degree opportunities.
Application period for double degree programmes, academic year 2024/25: 6-20 November 2023.
For BA/BSc level students
EBS Business School
EBS Business School is one of Germany’s leading Business Schools, located on a unique campus consisting of a historic castle and state-of-the art educational facilities built on the banks of the Rhine close to the Frankfurt metropolitan area. The School is the historic core of EBS University of Business and Law. It was founded in 1971 and pioneered the modern international business school concept in the Europe’s strongest economy. Close to 1,300 students study at the School in one of its nine Degree Programs or in the Doctoral Program. Accredited by AACSB, EBS Business School has excellent contacts with more than 200 international organizations and partner universities worldwide and is well known for its academic excellence and entrepreneurial spirit.
Conditions for participation
- The programme is open to second-year Bachelor students of Business and Management in English and Hungarian
- Minimum B2 level English language exam required (TOEFL IBT score of 80 or more, IELTS 6.5 or better
- Applicants will have to pass an online admission test administered by the partner university. Applicants are required to submit a copy of their High School Diploma and English translation to the partner university before taking the test.
Programme characteristics
- Five students can participate in the program each year
- Year 3 (Autumn + Spring semester) is spent at the partner university
- Thesis written in English at the host university. Must be sent to the home university together with the evaluation
- Thesis defense and final exam: at host university according to their requirements
• Internship:12 weeks - Title of second degree: Bachelor in Business Studies
- Scholarship opportunity: Erasmus +
KEDGE Business School
Kedge Business School is the largest independent business school in France and one of the few institutions to hold the three largest and most prestigious accreditations: EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB. Kedge, France’s leading management research institute, is regularly ranked in the Top 40 European Business and Management institutions by the Financial Times.
Conditions for participation
- The programme is open to first-year students of Business and Management in English.
- Minimum B2 level English language exam.
Programme characteristics
- Five students can participate in the programme each year.
- The program consists of 8 semesters. The student spends the 4th and 5th semesters at the partner university
- Number of credits to be completed at the partner institution: 90 ECTS.
- Thesis: in English, supervised by Corvinus.
- 20-week internship in 7th semester, coordinated by KEDGE BS.
- 3 specializations to choose from: Strategic Analysis, Digital Marketing, Entrepreneurship.
- Title of second degree: Bachelor Degree in Programme Supérieur, de Gestion et Commerce.
- Scholarship option: Erasmus+
University of Bamberg
The central district of Bamberg has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993. There are many university facilities in this historic part of the city, meaning that Bamberg’s valuable cultural heritage is an integral part of scientific life. Approximately 1,200 of the university’s roughly 13,500 students are international students.
Conditions for participation
- Second-year students of the Applied Economics program in Hungarian and English can apply for the program.
- Minimum B2 level German language exam.
Program features
- Five students can participate in the program each year.
- Year 3 (autumn + spring semester)is spent at the partner university
- Number of credits to be completed at the partner: 60 ECTS
- Thesis: in German in Bamberg
- Thesis defense and final exam: at home university, according to Corvinus requirements
- Title of second degree: European Economic Studies
- Scholarship opportunity: Erasmus +, DAAD
For MA/MSc level students
Católica Porto Business School
The Católica Porto Business School is located in the picturesque city of Porto, which attracts students from abroad not only for its rich history and diversity, but also for its modern, cosmopolitan atmosphere. It is important to note that Católica Porto boasts triple accreditation (EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB), which is only achieved by 1% of business schools in the world. These accreditations provide a guarantee that the institution is indeed providing high quality, up-to-date knowledge in line with international quality standards.
Conditions for participation
- The programme is open to first-year students of Marketing.
- Minimum B2 level English language exam.
Programme characteristics
- Five students can participate in the programme each year.
- The students spend their 2nd and 3rd semesters at the partner university.
- Number of credits to be completed at the partner institution: 60 ECTS.
- Thesis: in English, supervised by Corvinus.
- Thesis defence in front of a joint committee.
- Title of second degree: Masters Degree in Management
- Scholarship option: Erasmus+
KEDGE Business School
KEDGE Business School is the largest independent business school in France and one of the few institutions to hold the three largest and most prestigious accreditations: EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB. KEDGE, France’s leading management research institute, is regularly ranked in the Top 40 European Business and Management institutions by the Financial Times.
Conditions for participation
- The programme is open to first-year students of Marketing in English and Hungarian.
- Minimum B2 level English language exam.
Programme characteristics
- Five students can participate in the programme each year.
- Student spend the 4th semester at the partner university.
- Number of credits to be completed at the partner institution: 30 ECTS.
- Thesis: in English, supervised by Corvinus.
- Thesis defence at Corvinus, in front of a joint committee.
- Title of second degree: Diplome de l’Ecole Multinationale des affairs (grade Master)
- Scholarship option: Erasmus+
University of Liège
The University of Liège is a major public university in the French Community of Belgium, located in Liège, Wallonia. About 24% of the vibrant community of more than 24,000 students are international students from 130 countries around the world. The university has AACSB and EQUIS accreditations.
Conditions for participation
The program is open to first-year students of the International Economy and Business program in English.
Program features
- Five students can participate in the program each year.
- Students spend their 2nd year at the host university
- Number of credits to be completed at the partner: 60 ECTS, of which 10 ECTS internship, 20 ECTS diploma thesis
- Thesis:in English, 1 consultant from each university. The topic must be approved by both universities.
- Thesis defense and final exam: in English, joint
- Title of second degree: Economics with a Professional Focus in “Macroeconomics and Finance”
- Scholarship opportunity: Erasmus +
University of Palermo
Palermo attracts students not only with its pleasant weather, palm trees and coastline but also with its great university, located in the heart of the historic city center. University of Palermo is one of the European centers for dynamic systems modeling, offering students unique and valuable knowledge.
Conditions for participation
- The program is open to first-year students of Public Policy and Management in English.
- Minimum B2 level English language exam required.
Program features
How many students can participate per year? 5
Which semester is spent at the partner? 4th semester
Number of credits to be completed at the partner: 30 ECTS
Thesis:
- in English, according to the rules of the sending university
- the topic must be approved by both universities
- 1 consultant each from both universities
Thesis defense and final exam: joint
Title of second degree: Public Management (Laurea Magistrale in Scienze delle Amministrazioni e delle Organizzazioni complesse)
Scholarship opportunity: Erasmus +
Students’ testimonials
The Double Degree program I took part in was with the University of Palermo, in Sicily. While the opportunity of having 2 degrees was also tempting, the city itself was also an important factor. Palermo is the largest city in Sicily, with a vibrant and charming city center, with beautiful natural surroundings and great weather. Also, unlike most of the other Erasmus destinations, Palermo is quite cheap. All in all, it was a great experience. The university courses were good, but not extremely challenging, therefore I had time to travel and also to have many guests. People in general are very welcoming, and although it’s not the most popular Erasmus choice, there is a fairly big group of exchange students and ESN events very frequently.
University of Passau
The University of Passau is a highly visible and highly respected academic and research institution in the heart of Europe. Internationally successful high-technology companies and a vibrant start-up scene, coupled with a rich culture and Lower Bavarian traditions make Passau a city with a high quality of life. The University of Passau is among the leading 20% of universities worldwide.
Conditions for participation
- The program is open to first-year students of the master’s programs in the business and management field (Hungarian Management & Leadership, and English Marketing programs).
- At least 10 completed ECTS credits from German-language subjects obtained by the student in the BCE BA or MA in Business Administration (these are typically subjects offered by DSG). An average of at least 10 credits in total cannot be worse than 2.3 (according to the German grading system).
- If the student has a full-time DSG Zeugnis, then the average thereof cannot be worse than 2.3 (according to the German grading system).
- German type C intermediate language exam
- English B2 language exam
- Curriculum vitae in German, in the Europass format
- Cover letter in German, 1 page
- The average of the student’s BA degree cannot be worse than 3.5 (according to the Hungarian classification system).
- Oral interview in German, based on professional motivation.
- Applications will be assessed on the basis of DSG’s own evaluation system, in which the existence and results of the full-time DSG Zeugnis will be a priority. The spirit of the evaluation system is in line with the Erasmus application scoring method. Participating in the work of the DSG, such as active work as a demonstrator, is an advantage.
Scholarship opportunity: Erasmus +, DAAD .Every year, we provide 2-4 “from Corvinus to Passau” master’s degree students with the opportunity to receive a DAAD scholarship, which lasts for one semester and exceeds the amount of the Erasmus scholarship.
Program features
Which semester is spent at the partner? full academic year (autumn + spring)
Number of credits to be completed at the partner: 60 ECTS
Thesis: in German or English according to the rules of Corvinus
Thesis defense and final exam: final exam in German, complex exam according to the language of Corvinus training in English or Hungarian
Title of second degree: Business Administration
Scholarship opportunity: Erasmus +, DAAD
Students’ testimonials
My experience in Passau was quite unique. I fell in love with this amazing town for the first time. It has a very special atmosphere, with a lot of tiny, lovely bars, cafes and restaurants. The university campus is also beautiful: it is located along the Inn, so you can feel the nature always really close to you, even is you are sitting on a lecture with 200 other students. The university life is vivid, there are always programs and interesting workshops, lectures to participate in. The orientation weeks offer colourful events and create occasions to meet and get to know students from all over the world. For me this international environment is the most amazing experience, and I am very glad, that I could be the part of it. Once it is going to be over, I am sure, I will be missing it forever.
German language, German culture, and Germany played a key role in my motivations. When I saw the double degree program I was sure that I would like to take part in this opportunity. After my decision, I had to wait 1 year until the program is started because it starts only in September, but it is worth it. During my master’s, I think this program helped me the most to improve myself and learn from another perspective. Thanks to the team works I learned how can I work the most efficiently with other nationalities, which is really important if I would work for a multinational company. I could improve my English and German knowledge and thanks to my job next to the university I gained work experiences ad well. In my opinion, this will help me to find the right position for me in Hungary or in Germany. Of course, there are a lot of difficulties living abroad and studying abroad but you can see your borders and get to know yourself better and last but not least I had a perfect coordinator from my home university, who helped me and supported me in every situation. All in all, I can recommend this program for everybody because you will gain memorable experiences in everyday life and in your career as well.
Erasmus Mundus Programs
IMESS – International Masters in Economy, State and Society
IMESS (International Masters in Economy, State and Society) is the leading two-year double degree programme in comparative area studies, that helps you develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe, the Baltics and Russia.
In the first year of the programme, you will be studying in London at UCL (University College London), where you will have the opportunity to choose from 4 tracks out of which 3 (Economics and Business, Politics and the International Economy, Politics and Security) are also being taught at Corvinus University. An integral part of the programme is studying a language of the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region of which at Corvinus you can choose between Hungarian and Russian.
The recommendation is that prospective students choose the Economics and Business (EB) track who are interested in the application of economic methods to cases from Central and Eastern Europe. For instance, analysing the determinants of why Foreign Direct Investment moves into the CEE region. We recommend that you choose the Politics and the International Economy (PIE) track if you are more interested in issues, which are connected to political economy, such as the impact of the Belt and Road initiative on CEE countries. Our third track, Politics and Security (PS), we recommend to students who wish to understand the political and security situation in the CEE region. For instance, investigating causes of war and peace, or the lives of minorities in CEE countries.
The teaching curricula at Corvinus is delivered mainly by two departments (Department of World Economy and Department of International Relations): those who choose the EB and the PIE track will receive a degree of “MSc in International Economy and Business”, while those who choose the PS track will receive a degree of “MA in International Relations”.
Please read below a sample of courses which are offered in the second year at Corvinus University.
TRACK: ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS
- Comparative and Institutional Economics
- Competitiveness and Capital Flows in the World Economy
- Development and Crises in East Central Europe
- Development Economics II – Institutions and Development
- Economics of Global and European Integration
- Financial Institutions and Markets in Developing Countries 3
- Global Development and Growth
- Global Development Institutions and Aid Policies
- Global Political Economy
- Globalization and inequality
- International Business Economics
- International Trade Policy
- Regional Economics
- World Economics
- World Economics II.
- + 1 elective for 6 ECTS or two electives for 3 ECTS
Compulsory modules:
- Dissertation Seminar 1, 2, and
- Research Design and Methods for World Economics and
- Research Design for International Economic Analysis
+ Thesis (30 ECTS)
Those completing the track will receive an “MSc in International Economy and Business”
TRACK: POLITICS AND SECURITY
- History of European Political Thought
- International Conflicts and Crises in the Post-Bipolar World
- Theory of International Relations
- Non-State Actors of World Politics
- Human rights
- Sustainability and Green Geopolitics
- Foreign Policy of China
- US Studies
- Middle Eastern Political Systems
- International Organisations and Multilateral Diplomacy
- Public Policy
- Peace, Security and Conflict Studies
- Diplomacy in practice
- European Union Studies
- Crisis in Europe
- + 1 elective for 6 ECTS or two electives for 3 ECTS
Compulsory modules:
- Depending on the first-year modules completed at UCL, you may be asked to complete one or all of the courses below:
- Comparative Foreign Policy
- International Development and Assistance
- International Law in Practice I
- International Law in Practice II
- Global Challenges
- Plus:
- Dissertation Seminar 1, 2, and
- Research Design and Methods for World Economics and
- Research Design for International Economic Analysis and
- Academic Writing and Communication
+ Thesis (30 ECTS)
Those completing the track will receive an “MA in International Relations”
The research design and academic writing classes can be validated if you have completed something similar during your Bachelor studies.
TRACK: POLITICS AND THE INTERNATIONAL ECONOMY
- Business Strategies in CEE
- Central and Eastern Europe from a Global Perspective
- Comparative and Institutional Economics
- Competitiveness and Capital Flows in the World Economy
- Current issues of Emerging and Developing Economies
- Data Analysis for World Economics
- Development and Crises in East Central Europe
- Development Economics II – Institutions and Development
- Economic, Political and Social Processes in Latin-America
- Economics of Global and European Integration
- Financial Institutions and Markets in Developing Countries
- Global Development and Growth
- Global Development Institutions and Aid Policies
- Global Political Economy
- Globalization and inequality
- International Business Economics
- International Trade Policy
- Migration Studies
- Quantitative methods in World Economy
- Regional Economics
- Strategic Directions in International and Emerging Markets
- World Economics
- World Economics II.
- + 1 elective for 6 ECTS or 2 electives for 3 ECTS
Compulsory modules:
- Dissertation Seminar 1, 2, and
- Research Design and Methods for World Economics and
- Research Design for International Economic Analysis
+ Thesis (30 ECTS)
Those completing the track will receive an “MSc in International Economy and Business”
The research design classes can be validated if you have completed something similar during your Bachelor studies.
Please note that all classes are subject to change and availability.
IMCEERES – International Master in Central and East European, Russian and Eurasian Studies
A two year full-time master degree programme resulting in a multiple degree awarded by a combination of three Consortium Partner Universities from a consortium of eight universities.
The University of Glasgow, UK and the University of Tartu, Estonia will be awarding partners for all the degrees and combined with one of the remaining partner universities (Jagiellonian University, Poland, Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary, National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, Ukraine, Lobachevsky State University of Nizhni Novgorod, Russia, KIMEP University, The Republic of Kazakhstan, and Ilia State University, Georgia, whose programme title will be Central and East European, Russian and Eurasian Studies (CEERES). CEERES is to be launched through funding from the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) for an ERASMUS MUNDUS Joint Master Degree (EMJMD). The EACEA funding will start in 2017 with the first Students starting their studies in September 2018.
The programme builds upon the foundations of the successful International Master in Russian, Central and East European Studies double degree which was recognised by the European Commission as an Erasmus Mundus Master Course of ‘outstanding academic quality’.
Exchange students, including students of IMRCEES, may enrol in classes in English provided by the Institute of Political Science and its academic partners.
Courses offered by CUB:
- Contemporary Hungarian Politics
- Politicsof Transition in East Central Europe
- Nations,Minorities, and Minority Policies in ECE
- RadicalRight in Europe
- TheChallenges to Security in ECE
- Parliamentsin East-Central Europe
- ThePolitics of Development and Crisis in ECE
