Corvinus University of Budapest

Corvinus University of Budapest is a university of economics, business and social sciences in central Budapest, independent since 1948 and now maintained by a foundation rather than directly by the state. Its main building stands on the Danube beside the Central Market Hall, and its programs include business administration, economics, finance, international relations and public policy. Many bachelor's and master's programs are taught in English, and the university takes part in the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship program.

• A completed secondary school certificate for bachelor's, a relevant bachelor's degree for master's, and usually a master's for a PhD
• English-taught programs: IELTS, TOEFL or another test the university accepts; Hungarian-taught programs: Hungarian proficiency
• Official transcripts and certificates, with certified translations if they are not in English or Hungarian
• Many English-taught programs, including medicine, set an entrance exam or interview
• For master's and PhD: a CV, statement of purpose and academic references; PhD applicants usually also need a research proposal and an agreed supervisor
• A valid passport and proof that you can pay tuition and living costs for the student visa

• Choose your program and check its entry requirements, language of instruction and deadline on the university website
• Apply through the university's portal, or through the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship system (its deadline is usually in mid-January)
• Upload transcripts, language scores, your passport and, for postgraduate programs, CV, statement of purpose and references
• Pay the application fee if the university charges one, and apply before the program deadline
• Apply for a Hungarian residence permit for study purposes with your acceptance letter

3 scholarships, 7 universities and 3 programs in Hungary. All of the scholarships are fully funded, and the next deadline is 15 January 2027 (Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship 2027-28).

Language

Hungarian/English

Currency

HUF (Ft)

Living costs

$500–800/mo

Typical tuition

Self-funded: approx EUR 1,500-5,000/yr for most programs, far more for English-taught medicine; Stipendium Hungaricum covers tuition

• Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship 2027-28Fully Funded · Deadline 15 Jan 2027
• Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship 2028Fully Funded · Deadline 15 Jan 2027
• Stipendium HungaricumFully Funded · Deadline 15 Jan 2027