€75 compulsory and non-refundable for self-funded applicants No application fee for Stipendium Hungaricum or Diaspora scholarship applicants

Proof of secondary education: original and translated transcripts and final certificate. If you are still studying at the time of applying, you can provide “in-progress” academic transcripts, to include your last fully completed academic year or term. Your final documents must be submitted as soon as they become available. There are no subject or GPA requirements at Corvinus. Admission is based on an entrance exam. We accept the following education: National Curriculum International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma 3 A levels (we do not accept GCSEs or AS levels) GED where studies are proven by transcripts Valid passport or national ID (EU applicants) Application fee (only for self-funded applicants) Letter of motivation (only for scholarship applicants) Medical certificate (only for scholarship applicants, by April 15th)

€75 compulsory and non-refundable application fee for self-funded applicants No application fee for Stipendium Hungaricum or Diaspora scholarship applicants

Proof of completed or in-progress undergraduate education: transcripts, degree certificate, along with their English translations A valid passport or national ID (EU applicants) Application fee (only for self-funded applicants) Letter of motivation (only for scholarship applicants) Medical certificate (only for scholarship applicants by April 15th) You will also need to meet the minimum credit requirements for your programme of study (see below).

Admissions exams are held each month for self-funded applicants. For scholarship applicants, the entrance exam period is April-May. The Corvinus written entrance exam has 2 types: Type A & Type B It is a 100-minute online test that evaluates analytical and problem-solving skills, rather than prior academic knowledge. The format includes a mix of multiple-choice and write-in questions. Evaluated areas include: Skill Area Tested Sub-Skill Definition / Description Type A Type B Logical Reasoning / Data Insights Critical Thinking Ability to objectively analyze and evaluate information and ideas, understand cause-and-effect relationships without being influenced by subjectivity/bias YES YES Analysis under uncertainty Ability to understand what is implied and draw conclusions in scenarios with incomplete or ambiguous information YES YES Pattern analysis Ability to infer patterns, trends and exceptions, even in the face of multiple information YES YES Spatial intelligence Visualization of complex and multifaceted structures, with simultaneous processing from different perspectives YES YES Lateral and creative thinking Ability to approach problems in unconventional ways, generating new and original ideas NO YES Planning Ability to organize ideas and tasks around a project, to identify priorities and propose efficient sequencing YES YES Quantitative Skills Quantitative reasoning Ability to use basic algebra, arithmetic and geometry to decipher and solve problems or to ascertain what data are sufficient for a problem to be solved YES NO English / Interpretation English Proficiency of English language skills, including vocabulary, grammar and reading comprehension YES YES Please find below which programme requires which exam type: Programme Requirements Management ( MiM ) I n-house written admission exam , type ‘A’ – 90 points topic s : language skills , ; quantitative analytical skills , ; reasoning , and data insights Advanced Supply Chain Management In-house written admission exam, type ‘A’ – 90 points topics: language skills; quantitative analytical skills; logical reasoning and data insights Innovation and Entrepreneurship In-house written admission exam, type ‘A’ – 90 points topics: language skills; quantitative analytical skills; logical reasoning and data insights Sustainability Management and Entrepreneurship <li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="5" aria-setsize="-1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="12" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext=""> I n-house written admission exam , type ‘A’ 60 points topics: language skills; quantitative analytical skills; logical reasoning and data insights <li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="6" aria-setsize="-1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="12" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext=""> O ral examination 30 points topic s : m otivation and aptitude interview Marketing In-house written admission exam, type ‘A’ – 90 points topics: language skills; quantitative analytical skills; logical reasoning and data insights Marketing Strategy and Innovation <li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="7" aria-setsize="-1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="12" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext=""> I n-house written admission exam , type ‘A’ 60 points topics: language skills; quantitative analytical skills; logical reasoning and data insights <li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="8" aria-setsize="-1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="12" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext=""> O ral examination 30 points topic: basics of Marketing (including motivation and aptitude) Communication and Media Studies In-house written admission exam, type ‘B’ – 90 points topics: language skills; logical reasoning and data insights Finance I n-house written admission exam , type ‘A’ – 60 points topics: language skills; quantitative analytical skills; logical reasoning and data insights <li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="10" aria-setsize="-1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="12" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext=""> O ral examination 30 points topic: solving and understanding corporate financial issues (including motivation and aptitude) International Accounting and Auditing In-house written admission exam, type ‘A’ – 90 points topics: language skills; quantitative analytical skills; logical reasoning and data insights Business Informatics In-house written admission exam, type ‘A’ – 90 points topics: language skills; quantitative analytical skills; logical reasoning and data insights Economic Analysis In-house written admission exam, type ‘A’ – 90 points topics: language skills; quantitative analytical skills; logical reasoning and data insights Social Data Science <li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="16" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext=""> In-house written admission exam, type ‘A’ – 60 points topics: language skills; quantitative analytical skills; logical reasoning and data insights <li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="16" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext=""> Oral examination – 30 points topic: motivation and aptitude interview Economic Behaviour Analysis <li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="11" aria-setsize="-1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="12" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext=""> In-house written admission exam, type ‘A’ – 60 points topics: language skills; quantitative analytical skills; logical reasoning and data insights <li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="12" aria-setsize="-1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="12" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext=""> Oral examination – 30 points topic: professional exam topics, based on recommended literature (including motivation and aptitude) International Economy and Business <li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="13" aria-setsize="-1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="12" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext=""> In-house written admission exam, type ‘A’ – 60 points topics: language skills; quantitative analytical skills; logical reasoning and data insights <li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="14" aria-setsize="-1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="12" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext=""> Oral examination – 30 points topics: international trade and international finance (including motivation and aptitude) International Relations <li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="18" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext=""> In-house written admission exam, type ‘B’ – 60 points topics: language skills; logical reasoning and data insights <li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="18" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext=""> Oral examination – 30 points topics: current international issues (including motivation and aptitude Public Policy and Management <li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="15" aria-setsize="-1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="12" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext=""> In-house written admission exam, type ‘A’ – 60 points topics: language skills; quantitative analytical skills; logical reasoning and data insights <li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="16" aria-setsize="-1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="12" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext=""> Oral examination – 30 points topisc: basics of Public Policy (including motivation and aptitude) Political Economy In-house written admission exam, type ‘A’ – 90 points topics: language skills; quantitative analytical skills; logical reasoning and data insights The written examination can be waived in the following circumstances: If you have a diploma graded at least good/B (ECTS) issued by a university with a AACSB or EQUIS accreditation or by a CEMS member university, including Corvinus. If you have a diploma with a good (4) grade, you will get 50 points for the written exam, or 75 points if there is no oral examination). If you have a diploma with an excellent (5) grade, you will get 60 points for the written exam (or 90 points if there is no oral examination) Results from a recognised international test will also be accepted, if minimum scores have been achieved: at least 500 on GMAT, 300 on GRE, 150 on NMAT or 485 on GMAT FE. Please note that as these are minimum scores, you may need to achieve more points to be admitted. Oral entrance exam Oral interviews are held online, and usually last 10-15 minutes. Please make sure you have a reliable internet connection for the event. 10 extra points If you choose to replace the written exam with an international exam (GMAT, GMAT FE, GRE, NMAT) and submit your results before 1st April, you will receive an additional 10 points. How to prepare for the exam Watch videos of our entrance exam demo sessions here: Build your logical reasoning ability Practice and hone your language skills Master quantitative skills I. Master quantitative skills II.

€75 compulsory and non-refundable application fee for self-funded applicants No application fee for Stipendium Hungaricum or Diaspora scholarship applicants

Proof of completed bachelor’s or master’s degree, including transcripts, degree certificate, and English translations of both) Letter of motivation CV/resume, employment certificate, recommendation letters A valid passport or national ID (EU applicants) Proof of paid application fee (only for self-funded applicants) Medical certificate (only for scholarship applicants by April 15th)

EU & EEA citizens do not need a visa. Register with the immigration office after you arrive in Hungary and enrol. You will then be able to apply for a registration card.

Non-EU/EEA nationals need a visa to enter Hungary. Apply for a 30-day residence permit first by completing a form . You will then typically require an interview at your country’s Hungarian Embassy or Consulate. On arrival, you will then apply for a long-term residence permit/visa (“Type D”) for study purposes. To apply for a 30-day residence permit (category 3), you will need the following: The application form Two passport-style photos Your passport, valid for at least three months longer than your stay, with at least two blank pages. Copies of any previous visas you have been issued. Your unconditional acceptance letter from Corvinus University of Budapest. Health insurance that covers a minimum of €30,000 in Hungary and the Schengen area. Not required for scholarship students. Bank statements to cover living costs (minimum equivalent to €9,000 recommended). These should be in your name (highly recommended). Alternatively, statements from a parent/guardian along with written proof (for example, a signed letter) that you have access to the funds, along with documents (for example, birth certificates) proving your relationship. Statements from other family members will not be accepted. Not required for scholarship students. Letter of award of scholarship, for Stipendium and Diaspora applicants. Not required for self-funded students. Your flight ticket(s). Your accommodation reservation – this may be a temporary address, for example a hotel or Airbnb reservation. English language proficiency certificate. Bear in mind that the visa process might take 4-5 weeks, so category 3 students should apply for a visa and secure an interview as soon as possible.

Admissions Requirements

Bachelor’s Master’s MBA Visa Information

Submitting a valid application

Supply all the requested personal details

Follow these steps when you apply so we can start processing your application immediately:

Step 1

Supply all the requested personal details

Step 2

Upload the required documents for your programme

Step 3

Upload a valid passport or national ID document (EU students)

Step 4

Pay your application fee

Where required.

Step 5

Submit your application

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s

Application fee

€75 compulsory and non-refundable for self-funded applicants
No application fee for Stipendium Hungaricum or Diaspora scholarship applicants

Documents

Proof of secondary education: original and translated transcripts and final certificate. If you are still studying at the time of applying, you can provide “in-progress” academic transcripts, to include your last fully completed academic year or term. Your final documents must be submitted as soon as they become available. There are no subject or GPA requirements at Corvinus. Admission is based on an entrance exam. We accept the following education:
- National Curriculum
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
- 3 A levels (we do not accept GCSEs or AS levels)
- GED where studies are proven by transcripts
Valid passport or national ID (EU applicants)
Application fee (only for self-funded applicants)
Letter of motivation (only for scholarship applicants)
Medical certificate (only for scholarship applicants, by April 15th)

English Language proficiency

Corvinus accepts the following English language certificates, to be submitted note later than 1 August, with the following minimum scores:

Test provider	Cambridge	IELTS	TOEFL	TOEFL iBT	TOEIC	Duolingo
Min score (B2 equiv.)	FCE	6.0	65	72	785	100

Note: the above certificates are only valid for two years after taking the test with the exception of the Cambridge FCE, which has no expiry.

You are exempt from providing an English language certificate if:

you are a native English speaker – defined as per the list of countries recognised by the UK government – https://www.gov.uk/student-visa/knowledge-of-english If your country is not on the list, you will not be considered as a native English speaker and will need to provide a certificate.
you have a minimum grade B A-level or International A-level exam in English Langauge
you have an International Baccalaureate in English Language, Standard Level 5, Higher Level 4 or higher
you have an advanced level Matura exam in English Language obtained in Hungary with a minimum grade of 45%
you have a minimum grade 6 (or B) GCSE or IGCSE exam in English Language
you completed an internationally recognised preparatory programme, for example INTO, Study Group, Kaplan, Navitas or Corvinus Preparatory Programme, and the provider certifies that your English language skill is at least a B2 level

Note: We do NOT accept English as a medium of secondary education as an exemption.

Mathematics entrance exam

We organise admission exams each month for self-funded applicants. For scholarship applicants the entrance exam period is April-May each year. If you are an applicant for one of the following, you will be required to pass Corvinus’s internal mathematics exam:

BSc Applied Economics
BSc Business and Management
BSc Data Science in Business
BSc International Business
BA Philosophy, Politics & Economics (PPE).

Exemptions

You are exempt from the mathematics exam if you can produce any of the following, with the scores stated. Please note that if you are still studying towards an IB Diploma or an A level, you will need to sit the Corvinus mathematics exam:

A minimum grade 3 Advanced Placement Exam (“APE”) (Mathematics AB or BC)
SAT Math Level II with a minimum of 680 points in the mathematics component
ACT exam with minimum of 27 points in the mathematics component
International Baccalaureate in Mathematics, Standard Level 5, Higher Level 4 or higher
Advanced level Matura exam in Mathematics obtained in Hungary with a minimum grade of 45%
A-level (or International A-level) exam in Mathematics with a minimum grade of B

The entrance exam

You will receive an email inviting you to participate 3 days before the exam. The mathematics test consists of 26 questions and is 60 minutes long. Questions can be of two types: problem solving and data sufficiency. To answer them, you need some knowledge of arithmetic, elementary algebra and geometry.

Sample questions and answers are available here (these questions are the same as in the practice paper below).

Click here for a practice paper in the real test environment. You will only get one attempt, and you will receive your score at the end of the test. Please do not use another email account to attempt the practice test multiple times. We recommend that you only take the practice paper after you have studied the sample questions and answers.

Interview entrance exam

We organize admissions exams each month for self-funded applicants. For scholarship applicants the entrance exam period is April-May. You will be invited for an interview if you are an applicant for:

Our interviews are generally held online via Teams and they usually last 10-15 minutes. Please make sure you have a reliable internet connection for the event. You should receive an email inviting you to schedule an interview a minimum of five days before the interview date. The following will be assessed at your interview:

Knowledge relevant to your programme
Skills relevant to your programme
Motivation

Note: applicants for BA Philosophy, Politics & Economics (PPE) must pass both the mathematics exam and the interview to be admitted to Corvinus.

Entrance exam results

You will achieve a score out of 100. For each programme, the Dean will set a points threshold. Applicants scoring above the points threshold will be conditionally accepted – the points thresholds can vary from year-to-year and programme-to-programme.

Self-funded applicants will receive the results in the Corvinus University DreamApply system, typically within 2-3 weeks of the entrance exam period.

Stipendium Hungaricum and Diaspora applicants will be notified of their results via the DreamApply application platform by the end of May.

Video summary

Master’s

Application fee

€75 compulsory and non-refundable application fee for self-funded applicants
No application fee for Stipendium Hungaricum or Diaspora scholarship applicants

Documents

Proof of completed or in-progress undergraduate education: transcripts, degree certificate, along with their English translations
A valid passport or national ID (EU applicants)
Application fee (only for self-funded applicants)
Letter of motivation (only for scholarship applicants)
Medical certificate (only for scholarship applicants by April 15th)
You will also need to meet the minimum credit requirements for your programme of study (see below).

English Language proficiency

Applicants are not required to submit an English language proficiency certificate, except for Management and Leadership, which is an integrated CEMS programme. Please see further details below.

Entrance exam

Admissions exams are held each month for self-funded applicants.

For scholarship applicants, the entrance exam period is April-May.

The Corvinus written entrance exam has 2 types: Type A & Type B

It is a 100-minute online test that evaluates analytical and problem-solving skills, rather than prior academic knowledge. The format includes a mix of multiple-choice and write-in questions. Evaluated areas include:

Skill Area Tested	Sub-Skill	Definition / Description	Type A	Type B
Logical Reasoning / Data Insights	Critical Thinking	Ability to objectively analyze and evaluate information and ideas, understand cause-and-effect relationships without being influenced by subjectivity/bias	YES	YES
	Analysis under uncertainty	Ability to understand what is implied and draw conclusions in scenarios with incomplete or ambiguous information	YES	YES
	Pattern analysis	Ability to infer patterns, trends and exceptions, even in the face of multiple information	YES	YES
	Spatial intelligence	Visualization of complex and multifaceted structures, with simultaneous processing from different perspectives	YES	YES
	Lateral and creative thinking	Ability to approach problems in unconventional ways, generating new and original ideas	NO	YES
	Planning	Ability to organize ideas and tasks around a project, to identify priorities and propose efficient sequencing	YES	YES
Quantitative Skills	Quantitative reasoning	Ability to use basic algebra, arithmetic and geometry to decipher and solve problems or to ascertain what data are sufficient for a problem to be solved	YES	NO
English / Interpretation	English	Proficiency of English language skills, including vocabulary, grammar and reading comprehension	YES	YES

Please find below which programme requires which exam type:

Programme	Requirements
Management (MiM)	In-house written admission exam, type ‘A’ – 90 points topics: language skills,; quantitative analytical skills,; reasoning, and data insights
Advanced Supply Chain Management	In-house written admission exam, type ‘A’ – 90 points topics: language skills; quantitative analytical skills; logical reasoning and data insights
Innovation and Entrepreneurship	In-house written admission exam, type ‘A’ – 90 points topics: language skills; quantitative analytical skills; logical reasoning and data insights
Sustainability Management and Entrepreneurship	In-house written admission exam, type ‘A’ 60 points topics: language skills; quantitative analytical skills; logical reasoning and data insights Oral examination 30 points topics: motivation and aptitude interview
Marketing	In-house written admission exam, type ‘A’ – 90 points topics: language skills; quantitative analytical skills; logical reasoning and data insights
Marketing Strategy and Innovation	In-house written admission exam, type ‘A’ 60 points topics: language skills; quantitative analytical skills; logical reasoning and data insights Oral examination 30 points topic: basics of Marketing (including motivation and aptitude)
Communication and Media Studies	In-house written admission exam, type ‘B’ – 90 points topics: language skills; logical reasoning and data insights
Finance	In-house written admission exam, type ‘A’ – 60 points topics: language skills; quantitative analytical skills; logical reasoning and data insights Oral examination 30 points topic: solving and understanding corporate financial issues (including motivation and aptitude)
International Accounting and Auditing	In-house written admission exam, type ‘A’ – 90 points topics: language skills; quantitative analytical skills; logical reasoning and data insights
Business Informatics	In-house written admission exam, type ‘A’ – 90 points topics: language skills; quantitative analytical skills; logical reasoning and data insights
Economic Analysis	In-house written admission exam, type ‘A’ – 90 points topics: language skills; quantitative analytical skills; logical reasoning and data insights
Social Data Science	In-house written admission exam, type ‘A’ – 60 points topics: language skills; quantitative analytical skills; logical reasoning and data insights Oral examination – 30 points topic: motivation and aptitude interview
Economic Behaviour Analysis	In-house written admission exam, type ‘A’ – 60 points topics: language skills; quantitative analytical skills; logical reasoning and data insights Oral examination – 30 points topic: professional exam topics, based on recommended literature (including motivation and aptitude)
International Economy and Business	In-house written admission exam, type ‘A’ – 60 points topics: language skills; quantitative analytical skills; logical reasoning and data insights Oral examination – 30 points topics: international trade and international finance (including motivation and aptitude)
International Relations	In-house written admission exam, type ‘B’ – 60 points topics: language skills; logical reasoning and data insights Oral examination – 30 points topics: current international issues (including motivation and aptitude
Public Policy and Management	In-house written admission exam, type ‘A’ – 60 points topics: language skills; quantitative analytical skills; logical reasoning and data insights Oral examination – 30 points topisc: basics of Public Policy (including motivation and aptitude)
Political Economy	In-house written admission exam, type ‘A’ – 90 points topics: language skills; quantitative analytical skills; logical reasoning and data insights

The written examination can be waived in the following circumstances:

If you have a diploma graded at least good/B (ECTS) issued by a university with a AACSB or EQUIS accreditation or by a CEMS member university, including Corvinus.
If you have a diploma with a good (4) grade, you will get 50 points for the written exam, or 75 points if there is no oral examination).
If you have a diploma with an excellent (5) grade, you will get 60 points for the written exam (or 90 points if there is no oral examination)
Results from a recognised international test will also be accepted, if minimum scores have been achieved: at least 500 on GMAT, 300 on GRE, 150 on NMAT or 485 on GMAT FE.

Please note that as these are minimum scores, you may need to achieve more points to be admitted.

Oral entrance exam

Oral interviews are held online, and usually last 10-15 minutes. Please make sure you have a reliable internet connection for the event.

10 extra points

If you choose to replace the written exam with an international exam (GMAT, GMAT FE, GRE, NMAT) and submit your results before 1st April, you will receive an additional 10 points.

How to prepare for the exam

Watch videos of our entrance exam demo sessions here:

Entrance exam results

The written exam is worth 60 points, and the oral exam can add up to 30 points. If there is no oral exam, the written exam is worth 90 points. The Dean set a points threshold. Applicants scoring above the points threshold will be conditionally accepted.

Stipendium Hungaricum and Diaspora applicants will be notified of their results via the DreamApply application platform by the end of May.

Self-funded applicants will receive their results in the Corvinus University DreamApply system, typically within 2-3 weeks of the entrance exam period.

Credit requirements

In Hungary, there are legal pre-requisite credit requirements to study graduate programmes. Please make sure you meet the minimum requirements for this programme before applying.

The Hungarian authorities recognise approximately 30 learning hours as 1 ECTS. Therefore, the first step when preparing your credit recognition request is to estimate your total credits in ECTS if you have studied in a country that uses a different credit system.

In some cases, applicants meet the minimum credit requirements, but not the maximum requirements for the programme. If this applies to you, you will be asked to complete bridging courses in your first two semesters whilst studying at Corvinus. Do not worry, this is common, many students have bridging courses, it will simply mean some extra work for you in the short term.

If your application progresses to “conditional acceptance” you will be informed about the next steps regarding credit recognition.

You can find the details by programmes here.

Management and Leadership with CEMS

Programme	Requirements

Management and Leadership – CEMS	In-house written admission exam, type ‘A’ – 60 points topics: language skills; quantitative analyitical skills; logical reasoning and data insights Oral examination – 30 points topics: intellectual potential, critical thinking, international openness and intercultural competence, interpersonal skills, performance orientation, integrity One of these language certificates (name of language examination and the minimum advanced level: TOEFL iBT – 100 IELTS – 7.0 CPE – C CAE – B C1 Business Higher (BEC Higher) – B Corvinus Business English – C1 TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition – 100, plus 20 in each section Pearson test of English Academic (PTE) – 68

Video summary

MBA

Application fee

€75 compulsory and non-refundable application fee for self-funded applicants
No application fee for Stipendium Hungaricum or Diaspora scholarship applicants

Documents

Proof of completed bachelor’s or master’s degree, including transcripts, degree certificate, and English translations of both)
Letter of motivation
CV/resume, employment certificate, recommendation letters
A valid passport or national ID (EU applicants)
Proof of paid application fee (only for self-funded applicants)
Medical certificate (only for scholarship applicants by April 15th)

English Language proficiency

Applicants must have a minimum B2 level of English. This will be assessed during the entrance interview. Applicants are NOT required to submit an English language proficiency certificate.

Work experience

The programme is post-experience, so we are expecting prospective students with at least 3 years of professional experience. It is recommended they prove experience from a relevant field. The 3 years can be completed by the commencement of the academic year.

Interview entrance exam

Interviews are generally held online via Teams, once a month for self-funded students. For Scholarship applicants the entrance exam period is April-May.

The following will be assessed at interview:

Knowledge relevant to your programme
Skills relevant to your programme
English language proficiency
Motivation

Before the interview applicants are asked to submit an essay. The topic of the essay will be provided at the beginning of the entrance exam process.

Results

You will achieve a score out of 100. For each programme, the Dean will set a points threshold. Applicants scoring above this will be conditionally accepted. Points thresholds can vary from year-to-year and programme-to-programme.

Stipendium Hungaricum and Diaspora applicants will be notified of their results via the DreamApply application platform by the end of May.

Self-funded applicants will receive the results in the Corvinus University DreamApply system, typically within 2-3 weeks of the entrance exam period.

Credit requirements

In Hungary, there are legal pre-requisite credit requirements to study postgraduate programmes. 

Please make sure you meet the minimum requirements for this programme before applying. Missing credits must be acquired in accordance with the study and exam regulations of the higher education institution.

Full-time MBA

International MBA

Credit requirement

Minimum credit requirement: 6 ECTS credits. Full credit requirement: 18 ECTS credits.

Minimum credit requirement: 12 ECTS credits. Full credit requirement: 24 ECTS credits.

Subject

-Methodology (e.g. Mathematics, Statistics, IT) 6 ECTS credits;

-Economics (e.g. Micro- and Macroeconomics, International Economics, Environmental Economics, Economic Theory, Economic Statistics, History of Economic Theory, Economic Modelling, Economic Policy, Sectoral and Functional Economics, Community Economics, World and European Economics, Public Policy) 3 ECTS credits;

– Business Studies (e.g. Corporate Economics, Finance, Economic Law, Decision Theory and Methodology, Business Ethics, Business Communication) 3 ECTS credits.

– Social Sciences (e.g. European Union, General and Economic Law, Economic History, Sociology, Philosophy, Psychology) 3 ECTS credits;

– Professional Knowledge (e.g. Organisational Behaviour, Accounting) 3 ECTS credits.

– Methodology (e.g. Mathematics, Statistics, IT) 9 ECTS credits;

– Economics (e.g. Micro- and Macroeconomics, International Economics, Environmental Economics, Economic Theory, Economic Statistics, History of Economic Theory, Economic Modelling, Economic Policy, Sectoral and Functional Economics, Community Economics, World and European Economics, Public Policy) 3 ECTS credits;

– Business Studies (e.g. Corporate Economics, Finance, Economic Law, Decision Theory and Methodology, Business Ethics, Business Communication) 6 ECTS credits.

– Social Sciences (e.g. European Union, General and Economic Law, Economic History, Sociology, Philosophy, Psychology) 3 ECTS credits;

– Professional Knowledge (e.g. Organisational Behaviour, Accounting) 3 ECTS credits.

Visa Information

Students have to apply for their visa and residence permit individually. There are three categories of students – check which you are.

Category 1

EU & EEA citizens do not need a visa. Register with the immigration office after you arrive in Hungary and enrol. You will then be able to apply for a registration card.

Category 2

Non-EU/EEA “visa waiver” nationals. Check to see if your passport is “OP” (ordinary passport) on this list. If you are a citizen of one of these countries, you too can travel to and enter Hungary without a visa. Once you arrive in Hungary you will need to apply for a residence permit within 30 days of your arrival. You will need a visa (“Type D”) for study purposes – this will allow you to remain in Hungary for the duration of your studies.

Category 3

Non-EU/EEA nationals need a visa to enter Hungary. Apply for a 30-day residence permit first by completing a form. You will then typically require an interview at your country’s Hungarian Embassy or Consulate. On arrival, you will then apply for a long-term residence permit/visa (“Type D”) for study purposes.

To apply for a 30-day residence permit (category 3), you will need the following:

The application form
Two passport-style photos
Your passport, valid for at least three months longer than your stay, with at least two blank pages.
Copies of any previous visas you have been issued.
Your unconditional acceptance letter from Corvinus University of Budapest.
Health insurance that covers a minimum of €30,000 in Hungary and the Schengen area. Not required for scholarship students.
Bank statements to cover living costs (minimum equivalent to €9,000 recommended). These should be in your name (highly recommended). Alternatively, statements from a parent/guardian along with written proof (for example, a signed letter) that you have access to the funds, along with documents (for example, birth certificates) proving your relationship. Statements from other family members will not be accepted. Not required for scholarship students.
Letter of award of scholarship, for Stipendium and Diaspora applicants. Not required for self-funded students.
Your flight ticket(s).
Your accommodation reservation – this may be a temporary address, for example a hotel or Airbnb reservation.
English language proficiency certificate.

Bear in mind that the visa process might take 4-5 weeks, so category 3 students should apply for a visa and secure an interview as soon as possible.

Insurance tips

EU Citizens should acquire a European health insurance card in their home country.
Non-EU Citizens need to get health insurance for them to get a residence permit. Even though there are a lot of options, not all are recognised by the relevant authorities in Hungary. Recommended packages are coming soon.