Study Business in Budapest: English-Taught Degree Programmes at BGE

Choosing where to pursue your higher education is one of the most important decisions of your academic journey. If you are looking for a practice-oriented, internationally recognised business education in the heart of Europe, the Budapest University of Economics and Business (BGE) offers an excellent starting point.

Located in Hungary’s vibrant capital city, BGE is the country’s largest university specialising in business, economics, management, tourism and related fields. With a strong focus on applied knowledge, international perspectives and real-world relevance, the university welcomes students from all over the world to join its diverse academic community.

Studying in Budapest means more than earning a degree. It means living in a dynamic European capital with rich cultural heritage, affordable living costs compared to other major cities, and a continuously growing international student community.

What Can You Study at BGE?

At BGE all of the following programmes are delivered fully in English and follow the academic standards of a Hungarian public university with strong industry connections.

Bachelor’s Degree Programmes (BSc)

International applicants can choose from the following English-taught Bachelor’s programmes:

Business Administration and Management – BSc
Commerce and Marketing – BSc
Communication and Media Studies – BSc
Finance and Accounting – BSc
International Business Economics – BSc
Tourism and Catering – BSc

Bachelor’s programmes typically last 3 to 4 years and provide a solid foundation in business, economics and management, preparing graduates either for the labour market or for further studies at Master’s level.

Detailed programme descriptions and curricula are available here: https://uni-bge.hu/en/bachelors-program

Master’s Degree Programmes (MSc)

For applicants who already hold a Bachelor’s degree, BGE offers the following English-taught Master’s programmes:

International Economy and Business – MSc
Marketing – MSc
Tourism Management – MSc

Master’s programmes usually last 2 years and focus on advanced professional knowledge, analytical skills and career development in specialised fields.

https://uni-bge.hu/en/masters-program

Application Deadlines and Early Bird Opportunity

International applicants are required to observe the following application and payment deadlines:

PhD application deadline: 15 April
Early Bird payment deadline: 30 April
(Applicants who pay the required tuition fee by this date receive a 10% discount from the first year’s tuition fee!)
Final application deadline for non-EU applicants: 31 May
Final application deadline for EU applicants: 15 June

Due to visa procedures, non-EU applicants are strongly encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you are interested in applying to one of BGE’s English-taught degree programmes, the next step is to familiarise yourself with the international admission process.

A detailed, step-by-step guide to the application procedure is available here: https://uni-bge.hu/en/how-to-apply

This guide explains how international applicants can submit their application, what documents are required and how the evaluation process works.