Application for Enrolment

If you have been admitted or transferred to the University, you can use this request to initiate your enrolment and establish your student status.

The request must be submitted electronically by the deadline specified in the Academic Calendar.

Detailed information on the enrolment process and the required steps is available on the Enrolment for international students webpage.

Semester Registration

Once your student status has been established, you do not need to enrol again. However, before the beginning of each semester, you must register for the semester in the Neptun system.

Semester registration is only possible if you have no overdue financial obligations. Registering for the semester is a prerequisite for course registration.

Late Semester Registration (Activation)

If you fail to register for the semester during the Semester Registration Period, you may still complete your semester registration by submitting a Late Semester Registration (Activation) request within seven days following the end of the registration period.

Submission of the request is subject to the payment of a special procedure fee (late registration fee).

Regulation: RSS Section 55(6)

Request for an Additional Opportunity after the Deadline – Late Semester Registration (Activation)

If you also miss the seven-day deadline for late semester registration, you may request an additional opportunity to activate your semester by submitting this request within a further seven days.

Submission of the request is subject to the payment of an increased special procedure fee (repeated late registration fee).

Regulation: RSS Section 55(6)

Request for a Leave of Absence (Withdrawal of Active Status)

If you have registered for an active semester but, after the end of the registration period, circumstances arise that prevent you from starting or continuing your studies, you may request that your active semester be changed to inactive by submitting this request.

The request may be submitted within the deadline specified in RSS Section 55(6)(b).

Request for a Leave of Absence due to Exceptional Circumstances

If, due to exceptional circumstances beyond your control—such as illness, an accident, childbirth or another unforeseen life event—you are unable to fulfil your academic obligations, you may request the suspension of your student status (leave of absence).

The request must be submitted together with documents supporting the exceptional circumstances.

Regulations:

• Act CCIV of 2011 on National Higher Education, Section 45(2)
• RSS Sections 59(2)–59(6)

Request for Course Extension

What is the purpose of the request for course extension?

The request for course extension allows a student to register for a course the maximum capacity of which has already been reached, and for which the student therefore could not register through the Neptun system.

When can the request be submitted?

The request can be submitted if the student attempted to register for the course but was unable to do so because it had already reached its maximum capacity. Please note that submitting the request does not automatically result in an increase in the course capacity. Approval of any increase in course capacity is at the discretion of the competent academic unit (department).

Request for Launching a Course

What is the purpose of the request for launching a course?

The purpose of the request for launching a course is to enable a student to request that a course for a specific subject be offered or launched in case the required course has not been offered in the given semester, or the available course offerings do not include the course necessary for the student's academic progression.

When can the request be submitted?

The request is justified if no course is available for the given subject during the semester, or the absence of the course would impede the student's academic progress, progression in accordance with the model curriculum, or the fulfilment of the requirements necessary for graduation. In all cases, the decision whether to offer the course shall be made by the competent academic unit (department), taking into account academic considerations and available teaching capacity.

Request concerning course enrolment (course enrolment, course withdrawal, course change, timetable conflicts)

What is the purpose of the request concerning course enrolment?

The request provides students with the opportunity to resolve subject- and course-enrolment-related issues that they can no longer resolve independently through the Neptun system. These may include, among others, late enrolment in or withdrawal from a course, requesting a course change (if courses associated with the given subject (lecture, seminar) are offered in a different language), or resolving timetable conflicts.

When can the request be submitted?

The request may be submitted if, during or after the course registration period, circumstances arise that prevent the student from properly enrolling in or withdrawing from a subject or course. Such circumstances may include, for example, a course reaching its maximum capacity, a timetable conflict between courses scheduled for the same time, or unsuccessful course registration due to an administrative error.

Please note that submitting the request does not automatically result in approval of the requested modification. When assessing the request, the competent academic unit (department) will examine the student's reasons, the applicable course registration regulations, and the available teaching capacity.

If, due to the additional commitments or special circumstances specified in RSS Section 77(2), you are unable to fulfil the academic requirements of the semester in accordance with the general rules, you may apply for an Exceptional Study Schedule.

Important information

• The request may be submitted once per semester through the Neptun system during the registration period of the given semester.
• An Exceptional Study Schedule may only be requested for courses registered in the Neptun system.
• An approved Exceptional Study Schedule exempts you from compulsory class attendance for your registered courses. However, certain courses are exempt from this arrangement and cannot be completed under an Exceptional Study Schedule.
• The specific requirements for completing each course under an Exceptional Study Schedule are set out in the "Exceptional Study Schedule" section of the course description. During the examination period, oral assessments may be conducted either in person or via Microsoft Teams, subject to the decision of the Academic Committee.
• For courses assessed by a practical grade or offering a recommended grade during the study period, eligibility requires attendance at least 50% of the classes. 
• Once granted, an Exceptional Study Schedule cannot be withdrawn retrospectively.
• Submission of the request is subject to the payment of a special procedure fee (RSS Section 126(13)).

Important

If you participate in one of BGE's international mobility programmes, you do not need to submit a separate request for an Exceptional Study Schedule. The University will automatically grant this status for the duration of your mobility programme.

Elite Athletes

If you wish to apply for an Exceptional Study Schedule as an elite athlete, you must first be admitted to the BGE Elite Athlete Programme.

As part of the programme, a faculty mentor will help you balance your academic studies and sporting commitments. Where appropriate, preferential course registration opportunities may also be available.

You should apply for an Exceptional Study Schedule only if these support measures alone are not sufficient to enable you to meet your academic requirements.

Admission to the BGE Elite Athlete Programme is a prerequisite for submitting a request for an Exceptional Study Schedule.

If you have previously completed a course in another programme or at another higher education institution that corresponds to a course in your current curriculum, you may apply for credit recognition.

If your request is approved, you will not be required to complete the course again, and the corresponding credits will be recognised in your current programme.

During the credit recognition procedure, the Credit Transfer Committee (CTC) examines whether the learning outcomes (competences) of the previously completed course are equivalent to those of the corresponding course in your current programme. The final decision on credit recognition is made by the Committee.

Important information

• If credit recognition is granted, the original grade achieved for the recognised course will be recorded and may be taken into account when determining the classification of your degree.
• Before submitting your request, consider whether you would prefer to complete the course again in order to obtain a higher grade.
• Supporting documents (such as the course description, transcript of records or Diploma Supplement) must be attached to every request.
• For courses completed at a foreign higher education institution, the official course description published on the institution's website, or a link to it, is accepted as an authenticated course description.
• Up to five previously completed courses may be used to request the recognition of a single course.
• The Credit Transfer Committee compares the learning outcomes (competences) of the previously completed course(s) with those of the course to be recognised. The decision is based on the equivalence of learning outcomes rather than on the course titles.
• As a general rule, courses completed in a bachelor's programme cannot be recognised in a master's programme. The only exception is optional courses.
• In foreign-language programmes, at least 80% of the required credits must be completed in the language of instruction. Credits completed in another language beyond this limit cannot be recognised.
• When progressing from a higher education vocational programme (FOSZK) to a bachelor's programme within the same field of study, a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 90 credits may be recognised. Once the 90-credit limit has been reached, no further credit recognition is possible.
• A degree thesis, diploma thesis and the final examination cannot be recognised through credit transfer.
• In master's programmes, the course Business and Social Sciences Foreign Language may be recognised if it was completed during a bachelor's programme.

Related Requests

Recognition of Courses Previously Completed at BGE

If you have previously completed a course in another programme at BGE, you may request its recognition in your current programme.

Request for Credit Recognition of Courses Completed at Another Higher Education Institution

If you have completed courses at another Hungarian or foreign higher education institution or have previously obtained a higher education or vocational qualification, you may request the recognition of your previously acquired knowledge in your current programme.

Credit Transfer Request for Optional Courses

If you wish to have a previously completed course recognised as an optional course, you may submit this request.

Request for Recognition of Voluntary Activities

If you have carried out voluntary activities during your studies, you may request that they be recognised as optional course credits.

Detailed information on the eligibility criteria, accepted activities and the required supporting documents is available on the Volunteering in BUEB webpage.

Credit Transfer Request for a Language Course in a Master's Program

If you started your master's programme in or after the first semester of the 2024/2025 academic year and hold at least a B2-level complex language certificate (or an equivalent qualification), you may request recognition of the course Business and Social Sciences Foreign Language.

The relevant language certificate or equivalent document must be attached to the request.

Request for Recognition of Internship Completed through a Mobility Programme

If you completed your compulsory internship within the framework of an international mobility programme, you may request its recognition.

Request for Credit Recognition Based on Work Experience

If your work experience or competences acquired through prior non-formal or informal learning correspond to the learning outcomes of a course, you may request credit recognition for that course.

Important information

• A portfolio demonstrating your professional experience and its relevance to the learning outcomes of the course must be submitted.
• The Credit Transfer Committee makes its decision based on the submitted portfolio, the opinion of the course instructor, and, where applicable, a knowledge assessment and professional interview.
• The purpose of the knowledge assessment is to determine whether you possess the knowledge, skills and competences required to complete the course.
• If the request is approved, the course credits and the grade determined on the basis of the knowledge assessment will be recorded in Neptun.

Preliminary Credit Transfer Request for a Mobility Programme

If you are planning to participate in an international mobility programme, you may submit this request before your departure to obtain a preliminary decision on how the courses you intend to complete abroad may be recognised in your BGE programme (as compulsory, compulsory elective or optional courses).

Important information

• The request must be submitted before the start of the mobility programme.
• The Credit Transfer Committee will evaluate the planned courses and decide how they may be recognised at BGE.
• The preliminary decision helps you plan your studies and select your courses before your mobility period.

After Your Mobility

To obtain final recognition of the courses completed abroad, you must submit a Request for Credit Recognition of Courses Completed at Another Higher Education Institution after the end of your mobility period and attach the documents certifying the successful completion of your studies abroad.

If you have a disability, a long-term health condition, or learning, behavioural or adjustment difficulties, you may apply for individual accommodations and support to help you successfully complete your studies.

Related Requests

Request for Equal Opportunity Support for Students with Learning, Behavioural or Adjustment Difficulties

If you have learning, behavioural or adjustment difficulties (BTMN), you may submit this request to apply for individual accommodations and exemptions that support the successful completion of your studies.

Important information

·       A specialist opinion confirming your BTMN status must be attached to the request.

·       Requests are assessed by the Committee for Students with Special Needs (CSSN).

·       Approved accommodations are intended to support the fulfilment of academic requirements and do not exempt you from the essential learning outcomes of your programme.

Regulation: RSS Sections 105–109

Request for Equal Opportunity Support for Students with Disabilities

If you have a disability, you may submit this request to apply for academic accommodations, exemptions and other forms of support tailored to your individual needs.

Important information

·       A specialist opinion confirming your disability must be attached to the request.

·       Requests are assessed by the Committee for Students with Special Needs (CSSN).

·       Approved accommodations are determined on the basis of your individual needs and may include, for example, extended preparation time, the use of assistive devices or modified examination arrangements.

Regulation: RSS Sections 105–109

Request for Equal Opportunity Support for Students with Long-Term Health Conditions

If you have a long-term health condition that requires individual accommodations to enable you to fulfil your academic obligations, you may submit this request.

Important information

·       A specialist medical opinion issued within the previous year, or documentation certifying a permanent medical condition, must be attached.

·       Requests are assessed by the Committee for Students with Special Needs (CSSN).

·       Any approved accommodations will be tailored to the specific needs arising from your medical condition.

Regulation: RSS Sections 105–109

Request for Extension of the Funding Period for a Student with Disabilities

If you are studying in a Hungarian state-funded programme and have a disability, you may apply for an extension of your available funding period.

Important information

·       The request is reviewed by the Special Needs Students Committee (SNSC), while the final decision on the extension of the funding period is made by the Study Committee (SC).

·       A specialist opinion confirming your disability must be attached to the request.

·       The funding period may be extended by up to four semesters.

Regulations:

·       RSS Section 109(5)(e)

·       RSS Section 128(4)

If you have any questions, please contact the University's Equal Opportunities Expert at the following e-mail address: eselyegyenloseg@uni.bge.hu

Your tuition fee and, where applicable, your foreign-language programme contribution fee will be charged in the Neptun system. These fees must be paid by the deadlines specified by the University.

In the cases specified in the RSS, you may submit the following requests.

Related Requests

Application for Credit-Based Tuition Fee Assessment

If you have completed at least 75% of the credits required for your degree programme (excluding the credits awarded for the compulsory internship), you may apply to have your tuition fee for the current semester calculated on the basis of the number of credits you register for.

The amount of the tuition fee reduction is determined by the University in accordance with the credit bands specified in RSS Section 125(3).

Request for Deferred Payment of Tuition Fees

If justified by your circumstances, you may request a deferred payment deadline for the second instalment of your tuition fee.

Financial Items

Request for Deletion of a Financial Item

If a financial item has been incorrectly charged in the Neptun system, you may request its deletion.

The request may be submitted at any time. However, if it is submitted more than 15 days after the financial item was charged, payment of a special procedure fee is required.

Request for Refund of a Financial Item

You may request the refund of a financial item that was paid in error or is otherwise refundable.

The request may be submitted at any time. However, if it is submitted more than 15 days after the financial item was charged, payment of a special procedure fee is required.

Request for Invoice Correction

If the details on an invoice already issued need to be corrected, you may submit a request for invoice correction.

 The request may be submitted at any time. However, if it is submitted more than 15 days after the invoice was issued, payment of a special procedure fee is required.

Regulations

·       RSS Section 125 – Payment of fees, self-financing, foreign language training contribution

·       RSS Section 126 – Fees payable by the students

The completion of examinations, the rules governing examinations, and the administration of examination results are governed by the Regulations on Studies and Examination (RSS).

In the following cases, you may submit a request through the Neptun system.

Related Requests

Request for Justification of Exam Absence

If you were unable to attend an examination due to a justifiable reason, you may request that your absence be accepted as justified.

The first request submitted for a given course is free of charge. The second and each subsequent request for the same course is subject to the payment of a special procedure fee, the amount of which is specified in the RSS Schedule of Fees.

Regulation: RSS Section 126

Request for the Retake Examination for the Improvement of Results

If you wish to obtain a higher grade in a course that you have already successfully completed, you may apply for permission to take a retake examination for the improvement of results, subject to the conditions specified in the RSS.

Submission of the request is subject to the payment of a special procedure fee.

Regulation: RSS Section 87

Request to Report an Objection to the Academic Transcrip

If you dispute any information recorded in your electronic academic transcript, you may submit an objection requesting the correction of the relevant record.

Preparing your degree thesis or diploma thesis involves completing several administrative tasks and meeting important deadlines.

Below you will find an overview of the main tasks and related administrative procedures. Detailed information on the preparation of your degree thesis or diploma thesis, including deadlines, formatting requirements and the required documents, is available on the Dissertation/project work webpage.

Related Tasks and Requests

Degree Thesis / Diploma Thesis Topic Selection (Topic Registration) in the Neptun System

You must select and register your degree thesis or diploma thesis topic in the Neptun system within the published deadline.

If a late registration period is available, you may also complete your topic registration in the Neptun system during that period.

Request for an Additional Opportunity after the Deadline – Degree Thesis / Diploma Thesis Topic Selection

If you miss the deadline for topic registration, you may request an additional opportunity to register your topic.

Submission of the request is subject to the payment of a special procedure fee.

Degree Thesis / Diploma Thesis Topic Registration by E-mail for Students with Absolutorium or Following an Unsuccessful Thesis Defence (Preparation of a New Degree Thesis / Diploma Thesis)

If you have obtained your absolutorium, or if you are required to prepare a new degree thesis or diploma thesis following an unsuccessful thesis defence, you must register your topic by e-mail.

Request for Restricted Access to the Degree Thesis / Diploma Thesis

If your degree thesis or diploma thesis contains confidential information, research results or other protected information that must not be disclosed publicly, you may request restricted access to your thesis.

Detailed information on the submission requirements, the required supporting documents and the applicable deadlines is available on the Dissertation/project work webpage.

Request for an Additional Opportunity after the Deadline – Restricted Access to the Degree Thesis / Diploma Thesis

If you miss the deadline for requesting restricted access to your degree thesis or diploma thesis, you may request an additional opportunity.

Submission of the request is subject to the payment of a special procedure fee.

Uploading the Degree Thesis / Diploma Thesis to Moodle (and Setting the Status to "Submitted")

You must upload the final version of your degree thesis or diploma thesis to the Moodle system and change its status to "Submitted".

The applicable student task depends on your final examination schedule. Please complete the appropriate task in the Neptun system.

Detailed information on the upload procedure and the applicable deadlines is available on the Dissertation/project work webpage.

Regulations

·       RSS Section 97 – Degree Thesis, diploma thesis

·       RSS Section 126 – Fees payable by the students

The final examination is the final step in completing your studies. Detailed information on registration for the final examination, the eligibility requirements, and the examination process is available on the Final Exam webpage.

Related Tasks and Requests

Registration for the Final Examination in the Neptun System

You must complete your registration for the final examination in the Neptun system during the designated registration period. Students participating in the mid-year admission procedure must complete Registration for the Early Final Examination in the Neptun System. Registration for the regular final examination must be completed through Registration for the Final Examination in the Neptun System. 

Detailed information on the registration process, faculty-specific requirements, and deadlines is available on the Final Exam webpage.

Submission of the “Certified Data Sheet” to the Campus Customer Service by Students Participating in the Mid-Year Master's Admission Procedure

If you are participating in the mid-year master's admission procedure, you must also submit the Certified Data Sheet to the Campus Customer Service.

Request for an Additional Opportunity after the Deadline – Final Examination Registration

If you missed the registration deadline for the final examination, you may submit a Request for an Additional Opportunity after the Deadline – Final Examination Registration. Submission of the request is subject to the payment of a special procedural fee.

Verification of Final Examination Eligibility

To be admitted to the final examination, you must complete all academic requirements of your programme, ensure that all required grades have been recorded in the Neptun system, and submit your degree thesis, diploma thesis, or final thesis by the prescribed deadline. Detailed eligibility requirements are available on the Final Exam webpage.

Regulations

• RSS Section 98 – Final Examination
• RSS Section 126 – Fees payable by the students

If, through no fault of your own, you were unable to fulfil an academic or examination requirement, and the RSS permits the exercise of leniency, you may submit a request for the Dean's consideration. The following requests are available.

Request for Dean's Leniency

If, as an active student, you were unable to fulfil an academic or examination requirement through no fault of your own, and the RSS permits the exercise of leniency, you may submit a Request for Dean's Leniency. In your request, you must describe the circumstances serving as the basis for the request and attach supporting documentation.

Request for Dean's Leniency for Students Seeking to Obtain Absolutorium

If you are seeking to obtain your absolutorium and, through no fault of your own, were unable to fulfil an academic or examination requirement, you may submit a Request for Dean's Leniency for Students Seeking to Obtain Absolutorium, provided that the conditions set out in the RSS are met. In your request, you must describe the circumstances serving as the basis for the request and attach supporting documentation.

If you wish to change your study programme, mode of study, language of instruction, or specialization during your studies, you may submit a request in accordance with the conditions set out in RSS Section 65.

Related Requests

Request for Change of Study Programme / Mode of Study / Language of Instruction

If you wish to continue your studies in a different study programme, mode of study, or language of instruction, you may submit a Request for Change of Study Programme / Mode of Study / Language of Instruction. As a prerequisite, you must have completed at least one active semester. The request may be submitted until the deadline specified in the Neptun system and is subject to the payment of a special procedural fee.

Request for a Change of Specialization or Addition of a Second Specialization

If you wish to change your specialization, or if your programme allows you to take an additional specialization, you may submit a Request for a Change of Specialization or Addition of a Second Specialization. As a prerequisite, you must have completed at least one active semester. The request may be submitted until the deadline specified in the Neptun system and is subject to the payment of a special procedural fee.

If you believe that a decision or measure taken by the University has violated your rights or legitimate interests, you may submit an appeal in accordance with the conditions set out in RSS Sections 38–39.

Related Requests

Request for Appeal

You may submit a Request for Appeal against a decision or measure taken by the University if you consider it to be in breach of the law or the regulations governing the student status. The request must be submitted within the deadline prescribed by law. In your request, you must describe the circumstances serving as the basis for the appeal and, where appropriate, attach supporting documentation.

For prospective students:

1. Request for transfer
2. Guest student status
3. Application for pursuing partial studies

1. Information on transfer from other higher education institutions

Students who are enrolled at an other a higher education institution may apply for transfer to Budapest University of Economics and Business to continue their studies in a programme of the same level and in the same field of study. Such students may also apply for transfer from a bachelor’s programme or from a single-cycle programme to a higher education vocational programme. In the case of undergraduate and single-cycle master’s programmes, the condition for transfer is for student to have actually earned at least 30 credits during their studies at their previous institution.

• Transfer is only possible between programmes in the same or related fields of study. (Related fields of study include, for example, in the case of social sciences: humanities; and in the case of information technology: natural sciences, engineering. There are no related fields of study in the case of teacher training and economics programmes.
• Transfer is only possible between programmes of the same level, except for transfer from a single-cycle programme to a bachelor-level programme.
• Transfer to specialised further training is not possible.
• Transfer to dual programmes is not possible due to special admission rules associated with such programmes.
• Transfer to guest student status, partial studies, or preparatory training is not possible due to the nature of such training.

The transfer application must be submitted by filling in a form. The application form is available HERE and is also available as a downloadable document at the bottom of the page.

The deadline for submitting applications is the 5^th of June  for the autumn semester and the 30^th of November for the spring semester.

Applications must be submitted via e-mail to atvetel@uni-bge.hu. The subject of the email should be the name of the programme for which you are requesting transfer. For example: Commerce and Marketing BSc.

Student status is established upon enrolment following the University’s decision on transfer.

Pursuant to Section 52(3) of Government Decree 87/2015. (VI. 9.), during the transfer procedure, the student must have continuous legal status until enrolment or registration following the transfer decision, otherwise BGE will revoke the transfer decision in accordance with Section 57 (6) of Act CCIV of 2011.

Documents to be attached to the application:

• certificate of student status issued within 30 days
• copy of documents:
• ID card
• address card
• school leaving certificate or higher education degree
• language exam certificate(s)
• credible proof of payment of the application fee
• certified copy of index booklet/student register/credit certificate
• preliminary credit transfer application
• certified syllabus(es) of subjects to be recognised (i.e. completed subjects)

 Please indicate both the content of the document and your full name in the filename of each attachment.

For example:

·      Application_John_Smith.pdf

·      Economics1_Syllabus_John_Smith.pdf

The application fee is HUF 9,000, which must be transferred to the University’s bank account:

Name of beneficiary: Budapest University of Economics and Business

Beneficiary’s bank account number: 11784009-22236775-00000000

Please include the following information in the transfer details:

Transfer request – name of the programme to which you are requesting a transfer – name of the applicant – place of residence of the applicant (permanent address)

For example: Transfer request – Commerce and Marketing BSc – John Smith – 1051 Budapest, Markó utca 29.

2. Students may establish guest student status at another higher education institution for the purpose of pursuing studies related to their training programme.

Students receiving Hungarian state (partial) scholarships may also participate in education as guest students in accordance with the provisions of Sections 81 and 82(1)–(3) of Hungary’s Act on National Higher Education.

Guest student status at the University may be established with the consent of the higher education institution with which the student has their student status.

Applicants wishing to establish guest student status at the University (i.e. students of other higher education institutions) must submit their application – if they intend to begin their studies at the University in the autumn semester, by 25th July; and in the case of the spring semester, by 25th January – using the form available on the University’s website. The dean of the host faculty shall decide on the application. The decision shall also include a decision on the costs of education.

The detailed rules for organising visiting students’ education at the University are set out in separate regulations.

The application form for establishing guest student status is found below.

Detailed information can be found HERE.

3. Students may establish a legal relationship in order to pursue partial studies in the scope of partial studies training related to their studies.

The University may admit persons who do not have a student status at the University to any of the University’s courses or modules for the purpose of pursuing partial studies: this happens without a separate admission procedure and on a self-financing basis.

Within the framework of partial studies training, student status may be established for a period of one semester.

The self-financed fee for partial studies training is HUF 5,000/credit for the subjects taken.

The application must be submitted to the Student Customer Service using the form available on the University’s website by 15th August if the student intends to start their studies at the University in the autumn semester; and by 15th January in the case of starting studies in the spring semester. The dean of the host faculty will decide on the application. A training contract must be signed with the student upon enrolment.

The application form for the conclusion of the legal relationship to be established within the framework of partial studies can be found HERE.