Double Degree Programmes
Application period: 8-22 October 2026
Double Degree Info Session
Earn two degrees at the same time!
Double Degree programmes offer an excellent opportunity to complement your studies at Corvinus with a degree programme at one of our international partner universities, allowing you to earn two degrees in two countries – without extending your studies.
The programmes are designed so that the semesters you complete abroad count towards your studies at Corvinus, meaning that participating in a Double Degree programme does not require you to take an extra semester or extend the overall length of your studies.
As part of the programme, you spend one or more semesters abroad, where you enrol as a student of the partner university and complete the required courses. These courses are also recognised as part of your studies at Corvinus, so you can earn a degree from the partner university in addition to your Corvinus degree.
Two degrees, two countries, the same study period.
Apply via Neptun by 17 October
Current calls for applications
Application process
- What exactly do I need to do in Neptun?
- At the beginning of the application period, the B-601 application form will become available to you if you are eligible to apply for a Double Degree programme. If you are eligible but cannot see the application form, please notify your programme coordinator in writing without delay.
- When do I need to apply?
- You can apply for a Double Degree programme between 8 and 22 October by submitting the B-601 application form. If several programmes are available for your programme of study, you may apply for more than one. Please check that you meet the admission requirements of the programme(s) you select. Missing documents or information may be submitted during the application process.
- You will be invited to an oral interview in November if you meet the application requirements. You will be notified of the outcome of your application after the interview.
- The requirements for participating in a Double Degree programme may vary depending on the programme of study. You can find the programme-specific admission requirements in the section below.
- You can find all programme-specific information – such as language requirements – in the detailed description of each programme.
For BA/BSc level students
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
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.
For MA/MSc level students
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 Católica Porto BS.
- Thesis defence in front of a joint committee.
- Title of second degree: Masters Degree in Management
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 MSc programme.
- 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.
- 20-week internship
- 2 specializations: Marketing, Global Management
- Title of second degree: Diplome de l’Ecole Multinationale des affairs (grade Master)
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.
- Minimum B2 level English language exam required.
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”
The University of Passau is a high-quality, globally recognized university in the heart of Europe. The University of Passau is a well-known and highly regarded institution of higher education among employers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Its Faculty of Economics ranks among the world’s top 201–250 institutions in the “Business and Economics” category of the Times Higher Education Subject Ranking 2026. According to the CHE Hochschulranking 2026, Passau’s undergraduate programs in business and management rank among the best in Germany; the faculty has also achieved outstanding results in terms of publications and external research funding per faculty member.
Passau is easily accessible from Budapest by train and car, and the cost of living is very affordable. Bavaria is home to many internationally successful technology companies, offering its residents a high standard of living and excellent career prospects. All this, combined with the rich culture and traditions of Lower Bavaria, makes Passau a city with an excellent quality of life.
Conditions for participation
Currently 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 (B2) 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: DAAD.
Every year, we provide 5-6 “from Corvinus to Passau” master’s degree students with the opportunity to receive a DAAD scholarship, which lasts for one semester (5 month) . In addition to the DAAD scholarship students can receive travel allowance. Based on past experience, the DAAD scholarship covers the costs of the stay abroad.
Program features
Five or six students can participate in the program each year.
- Full academic year (autumn and spring) is spent at the partner university
- 60 ECTS to be completed at the partner
- 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
News
Simplified admissions process for Corvinus Masters programmes
2024.10.30.
The information presented here applies to Masters programmes offered through daytime delivery. Please note that different arrangements apply to the English-language Masters in Management and Leadership, Actuarial and Financial Mathematics, and the MBA programmes.
Dávid Báloint
University of Passau
I will never forget the time I moved to Germany for two semesters. The challenges I faced gave me the strength and confidence I needed. In Passau, where one-fifth of the population are students—many of them international—life was always vibrant. I explored the city together with the other DD students from Corvinus, and we could always rely on one another. That trust meant a lot to me and really shaped my experience.
Nelli Roxána Dankó
University of Passau
“For me, the Double Degree Programme in Passau meant not only two degrees, but also an international experience that has been essential to my career. Living abroad, the multicultural environment and studying in German have made me more independent, flexible and open-minded. Today, at the German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Trade (Deutsch-Ungarische Industrie- und Handelskammer), I am putting everything I learnt and experienced in Passau to good use. The Double Degree Programme gave me confidence and real advantage in the international world of work.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Double Degree Programmes allow students to complete a training programme offered by a foreign partner institution in parallel with a training programme at their own university, and this way to obtain two degrees at a time. The programme usually takes less time than doing the two programmes separately at the two universities. Depending on the programme, you will spend certain semesters abroad, where you have to complete given subjects. This is a great opportunity to gain international experience and get to know other cultures.
The application period begins in the first half of the fall semester. Registration takes place in NEPTUN by submitting an application, at which time the necessary documents and certificates must be submitted. During the first two weeks of November, a personal interview is arranged with the programme coordinator, who decides whether the applicant is eligible to participate in the double degree programme. Students are notified of the admission decision by mid-November, before the start of the Erasmus Scholarship international mobility application period.
The application must be accompanied by the certificates specified in the application form, which can be modified for a short period of time after the formal evaluation of the application.
The funding available through the student scholarship program and its disbursement are conditional until the institutional Erasmus grant is received.
Applications for the 2026/2027 academic year are accepted from 15 September to 17 October.
The Double Degree is valuable for two main reasons. First, by the end of the program, you earn two diplomas, potentially within the same timeframe as completing only the Corvinus program. Additionally, companies are eager to hire recent graduates with international experience. This demonstrates that you have a high level of proficiency in a foreign language and are familiar with the economy, society, work environment, and culture of another country.
There are no additional costs for the double degree program. You will keep your active status at Corvinus University during the semesters spent abroad. Scholarship holders do not have to pay for the semesters spent abroad, and students admitted to self-financed programs pay the Hungarian tuition fee, even if tuition fees at Western European universities are higher.
As a student admitted to a double degree program, you can apply for the Erasmus Scholarship to support long-term student mobility, and the amount available is the same as for international mobility.
Participating in a double degree program will not affect your tuition fee. You will continue paying the same amount to Corvinus even when you are spending a semester or two at the partner university. Scholarship-holders will not have to pay tuition at partner university either.
Absolutely, coordinators at the partner university will guide and support you throughout your
studies there.
Yes. You can apply for the Double Degree during both your Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes.
Minimum B2-level complex language exam in English is required for all programs. Applicants to the University of Passau must also have a B2-level complex language exam in German.
Under the Double Degree Programme, you will have to meet the same requirements as the students of the partner institution. You should expect more or less the same workload as you have at the Corvinus.
You can apply for the EBS double degree program in your second academic year, in the third semester.
You can apply for the other programs (KEDGE, Passau, Liège, Porto) in your first academic year, in the first semester.
It depends on the program, which semesters you spend at the partner institution.
Following the completion of the Double Degree Programme, students will get two degrees of identical values, one from the Corvinus and one from the partner institution.
The GPA of minimum 3.0 is required for the application.
Yes. Depending on the agreement with the partner university, you will write your thesis either here, or abroad. The final exam is usually conducted by a joint committee.
The Double Degree training is based on the mutual recognition of the subjects at both universities. Consequently, if you fall into a delay, you cannot get the degree from the other university, either, until you finish both programmes.
If you are unable to continue your studies for any reason in the Double Degree Programme, but you still attend the training at one of the parties, that party will independently determine the amount and the way of payment of the tuition fee related to your training, based on the legal regulations in force in the given party’s jurisdiction, and that party will arrange for the production of the necessary documents.
In each Double Degree Programme, the Corvinus and the partner university will jointly work out an aligned syllabus, in which they will specify the courses to be taken. Credits obtained will be mutually recognised by both universities, and the two degrees will be issued based on that.
Yes, because you are completing them according to the curriculum developed for the double degree program.
The program’s curriculum specifies the number of credits to be completed.
Generally, you are responsible for finding accommodation but the partner university will provide you with options.
This basically depends on the country. Visit this site for more information: https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/
Evaluation of international opportunities
Dear Students,
The evaluation of the results is taking longer than expected, but the allocation process is in progress. Thank you for your understanding and patience. All students will be notified by 10th of March at the latest.
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Corvinus University of Budapest