Fees and Costs

Tutition fees Discounts Scholarships Study grant Living expenses

Application fees

Corvinus University of Budapest

Preparatory
programme

75 EUR

Corvinus University of Budapest

Bachelor’s
programme

75 EUR

Corvinus University of Budapest

Master’s
programme

75 EUR

Corvinus University of Budapest

Executive MBA
programme

9000 HUF

Corvinus University of Budapest

PhD
programme

9000 HUF

Application fees apply to self-funded international students and are non-refundable.They are payable at the point of application. Detailed instructions can be found on the relevant application platform.

Tutition fees

Corvinus offers affordable tuition fees for self-funded degree seeking international students, which remain the same for the duration of studies. These do not include accommodation, health insurance, meals or any other costs.

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*Preparatory programme administration fee is 295 EUR.

**For applicants from non-EEA countries, prices are provided in euros, while for applicants from EEA countries, payment obligations are indicated in Hungarian forints, with the exact euro amount depending on the daily exchange rate valid on the day of payment. 

Discounted tuition fees

We offer tuition fee discounts at Corvinus for self-funded international students.

Early bird discount

If you apply by the end of January, successfully pass the entrance exams to our bachelor’s or master’s programmes by the end of February, and pay the first semester tuition fee by the end of March, you will receive a 10% discount on your first year’s tuition fee.

Stipendium Hungaricum applicant discount – conversion to self-funded status

If you initially apply as a Stipendium Hungaricum student and you successfully pass our entrance examinations but are not nominated to the programme, we can support you with a 10% discount on your first year’s tuition fees, should you decide to continue with your application and enrol with us as a self-funded student.

Alumni discount

If you hold a degree from Corvinus University and decide to continue your studies with us, we offer you a 30% discount on your tuition fees.

 

Pre-paid Tuition Fees and Refunds

Self-funded international students who are successful in their entrance exams and wish to accept a study place are required to pay their first semester tuition fees in advance. This is before the University issues the Admissions Decision, the document which can be used for visa application purposes (where required). The first semester tuition fees paid in advance include a 20% deposit element.  

Applicants may receive a full refund of their pre-paid tuition if their visa application is rejected due to circumstances beyond their control.  

Students may receive a partial refund of the pre-paid tuition fee if they do not  enrol. The 20% deposit element will be  kept by the university. As a general rule, the deposit is non-refundable.  In the event of circumstances beyond your control that make it impossible for you to enrol, please report the problem to us. It will be examined and evaluated on a case by case basis. 

The application fee is fully non-refundable. 

Scholarships

The Hungarian government offers scholarships for international students to study at the university tuition free. These include: 

Corvinus also offers a scholarship for international students to study at the university tuition free:

Study grant

As a self-funded student, you can also receive a performance-based study grant, with a maximum of approximately €200/month in the current academic year.

More information

In addition, the University and the Hungarian state support self-funded students to study abroad for a semester in another country. Double degree programmes offered by the University include the prestigious CEMS programme. 

Other academic costs

Late enrolments, exam retakes, document replacement, re-submissions of academic requirements attract small administrative fees. More information can be found here: Other academic costs

Living expenses

Budapest is one of the most affordable university cities in Europe.  

It scored 92 out of 100 in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2024 ranking, making it the 32nd most liveable city in the world.

The monthly cost of a university dormitory place is €100-200 per month.

Renting a flat costs €250-750 per month.

Food and other expenses amount to approximately €250-350 per month.

The total monthly cost of living is around €500-1100. 

You can view detailed living costs here.

Transport 

  • Budapest has excellent public transport, including buses, trolleybuses, trams, and the Underground, all running frequently and on time. As a student, you can buy a monthly city pass for 945 HUF (2.5 EUR) or a nationwide pass for 1890 HUF (5 EUR).  
  • Shared transport options like bikes, cars, and scooters are also available.  
  • Taxis are more expensive, but their regulated rates ensure consistency, and you can use Bolt and Uber for convenience. 
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