As part of its commitment to fostering an international and practice-oriented learning environment, Budapest University of Economics and Business successfully hosted two International Intensive Weeks, one in February and one in April 2026, welcoming nearly 80 students and lecturers from partner institutions across Europe.
International Intensive Weeks at Budapest University of Economics and Business: A Dynamic Start to 2026
February Intensive Week (9–13 February 2026)
The February programme focused on Cultural Tourism in Cities, offering participants valuable insights into the development and promotion of urban cultural attractions. The course explored key concepts such as cultural tourism segmentation, visitor motivations, and the strategic marketing of new attractions.
A highlight of the week was a case study on Budapest’s City Park (Liget) development, where students had the opportunity to experience firsthand the city’s innovative approach to cultural and recreational space design through site visits and interactive sessions.
A total of 29 students participated, representing institutions such as Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg Lörrach, Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences, Jamk University of Applied Science, Polytechnic University of Portalegre, Toulouse School of Management, University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria, University of Maribor and West University of Timisoara.
April Intensive Week (7–11 April 2026)
In April, two parallel courses provided students with a deeper understanding of contemporary business challenges.
The first course, Current Issues in Management and Finance, focused on real-world case studies, current research, and innovative business practices. Guest lecturers from a wide range of international universities (Universidad Nova de Lisboa, Northumbria University, Avans University of Applied Sciences, University of Aveiro, Mondragon University, Manchester Metropolitan University Business School, Université Catholique de Lille and Hanze University of Applied Sciences) enriched the programme, encouraging interactive discussions and critical thinking on global business issues. The course hosted 27 students from institutions including University of Maribor, University of Applied Sciences (FH Aachen), Hochschule Kaiserlautern, Høgskolen i Østfold (Norway).
The second course, Planning and Analysing in Business Administration and Managerial Decision-Making, emphasized data-driven decision-making and strategic business analysis. Through practical examples and case studies, participants developed essential skills in evaluating business performance and supporting managerial decisions. This course welcomed 22 students from partner universities such as University of Applied Sciences (FH Aachen), Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg Lörrach, Høgskolen i Østfold, Utretch University of Applied Sciences and University of Maribor.
A Growing International Community
These Intensive Weeks continue to strengthen BUEB’s international network while offering students valuable opportunities to gain interdisciplinary knowledge, practical experience, and global perspectives in a collaborative environment.
Our next Intensive Weeks are scheduled for 31 August–5 September and 26–30 October 2026.
Please find video testimonials about the Intensive Week HERE & HERE
Anette Ammerall
The Short exchange programme at BUEB was a wonderful occasion to share current issues with students from all over Europe, from different programmes. It is truly beneficial to teach to a group of students from different programmes and different countries. It brings various disciplines and visions together and leads to insightful discussions and sharing of experiences. For us, teacher it is also a wonderful occasion to expand and strengthen our network to continue academic partnerships with partners that we know and have shared interests with.
Francisco Elieser Giraldo Gordillo
My time at BUEB was characterized by a truly vibrant international environment, where the diversity of both lectures and students fostered a unique global perspective. I was particularly impressed by the high level of student involvement and their proactive engagement with the lecture topics, supported by consistently strong attendance that created a dynamic classroom energy.
The exceptional support provided by the staff ensured a seamless integration for visiting professors, allowing us to focus entirely on delivering content. Furthermore, the formulated topics were highly relevant, directly addressing the most pressing issues in the current financial and economic debate.
It was a great experience where we all had the opportunity to learn and share; the building of an international sense of belonging to this European project and the collective growth of knowledge were at their maximum. This is an academic space I truly hope to see flourish and occur again.
Alexandre Duarte
The goal of this mobility was to have a significant impact on the academic and professional development of everyone involved: starting with myself and extending to my colleagues, researchers, professors, and especially the students participating in this BIP (International Interdisciplinary Scholarship).
In addition to sharing examples, case studies, models, and new ways of looking at and thinking about communication, business, and ultimately, society and the community as a whole, direct collaboration with professors and researchers from BUEB will allow us to expand our international academic network, contributing to fostering research synergies that can lead to joint publications, comparative studies, joint applications for funded projects, among others.
Furthermore, this sharing contributed to integrating new international perspectives and best practices into the curricula of both institutions, supporting curricular innovation and alignment with European and industry standards.
Finally, the students were exposed to diverse international perspectives, which will necessarily improve their intercultural awareness and global vision, so fundamental today.
