Double Degree Programmes
Call for application for study abroad - Academic year 2025/26
It is important that there is a two-stage application process, so you must mark the institutions by January 27th at 10:00 a.m, otherwise you cannot submit your application!
Application period for the 2025/2026 academic year: January 20, 2025 – Monday, February 03, 2025 3:00 p.m.
What does the two-stage application look like?
1. In the first step, you indicate in Neptun all the institutions, the subject area belonging to the institution and the expected date and duration of the start of the studies (with this, you indicate in which semester you wish to travel abroad e.g. September 1, 2025 or February 1, 2026 and e.g. 4 or 5 months) for which you would like to submit your application (order of preference). The period for marking the institutions and determining the final order of preference is: January 20, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – January 27, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
2. In the second step, based on the sequence established and finalized in the previous point, you can submit your application for part-time study abroad and the scholarship supporting part-time study at Neptun. The application submission period is January 28, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – February 3, 2025, 3:00 p.m.
The two activities above (designating institutions and determining the order of preference, as well as submitting an application) together represent the submission of an application corresponding to the call for applications.
There is no possibility to submit documents after the deadline (3rd of February).
*If the destination of your mobility is one of the top 250 foreign higher education institutions in the Times
Higher Education or the Quacquarelli Symonds international higher education rankings then you may submit your application for the Pannonia Scholarship for Excellence.
Earn two degrees at the same time!
The double degree programmes offer an excellent opportunity to study at a partner institution abroad in parallel with your studies at Corvinus, so you can earn two degrees at the same time!
- These programmes can usually be completed in a shorter time than if you were to study separately at two universities.
- Under the programme, you will spend a semester abroad and you will have to complete courses at the partner university.
This is a great opportunity to gain international experience during your university years and to get to know other cultures. Apply now!
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
- Scholarship option: Pannónia Scholarship
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)
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 among the top 20% of universities in the world and is Germany’s leading management research institute. The city is easily accessible from Budapest by train and car, and the cost of living is similar to Budapest. 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 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
- Six students can participate in the program each year.
- 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
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.
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.
Applications are submitted through NEPTUN. Once registered, students must submit all required documents and certificates. In January or February, a personal interview with the program coordinator is scheduled, during which eligibility is determined based on academic performance, language proficiency, and motivation.
Proof of language proficiency, and documentation of extracurricular activities (e.g., volunteering, competitions).
Pannonia scholarships are available for the semesters spent abroad. The Double Degree application is part of the mobility program application and students can apply also apply for funding at the same time, however admission to a Double Degree programme does not guarantee Pannonia funding.
Applications for the 2025/2026 academic year are accepted from January 20 to February 3.
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.
The Double Degree Programme has no extra cost. During the semesters spent abroad, you will maintain your active status at the Corvinus, too. Scholarship holders will not have to pay for the semesters spent abroad, either, and students attending fee-paying trainings will pay the Hungarian tuition fee, even if the fees are higher at Western-European universities.
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 language proficiency is required, with a German language requirement for programs with the university of Passau, and an English requirement for other programs.
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.
Students can apply for all currently announced DD programs in their first year of studies. It is specified by each program which semesters they have to spend at the partner university and which courses they have to enrol in. Both, bachelor and master students typically spend two semesters abroad. (There could be exceptions, for example KEDGE master program)
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.
You usually have to collect 30 credits in a semester, so 60 in two semesters.
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/
This part of the application interface will not open before the 28th. In order to ensure that you have all the documents at your disposal when you start the application, you can already start the acquisition of the documents necessary to certify other activities (you can find the applicable templates HERE), as well as the preparation of certificates (such as TDK/OTDK results, competitions, language exam documents).