This programme is aimed at students who want to get to the front lines of global development and are ready to work for development at global, regional, national, or local levels. We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to be able to address global development challenges with an interdisciplinary approach. These will enable you to formulate constructive proposals, develop strategies, and turn these into effective solutions that work in the real world. We welcome students from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds who are willing to engage with complex problems that require interdisciplinary approach and critical thinking. This programme is for you if you want to become an outstanding member of the global development community and contribute to a more sustainable and inclusive development of your community and the world.
Programme name Global development policy
Programme award Master, MSc
ECTS 60
Duration 2 semesters (1 years)
Teaching hours 20 hours / week
Includes internship No
Start date September 2026
Tuition fee (EEA)
990 000 HUF/semester
cca. 2 500 EUR/semester*
Tuition fee (Non-EEA)
3 700 EUR/semester
*The official price list can be found in the annex to the Regulation on Student Fees and Benefits.
Most courses are graded via a combination of various assignments (individual or group) during the semester and a final exam. Some courses are graded based on assignments only or exam only. The final exam of the programme consists of a thesis defence.
Core Modules*
Core Modules*
* The above is not an exhaustive list. Corvinus University of Budapest reserves the right to change modules.
Programme Director
Student
Corvinus is very much the Oxford of Hungary, so coming to study here means you’re surrounded by incredible people with fresh perspectives that can actually impact the world. The Corvinus student life is vibrant, where you get to talk to a wide cast of students from all around the globe – I’ve made friends with someone from every continent besides Antarctica here. Corvinus is the place to be if you want to enjoy your student life while not compromising academic success.