Tuition €990,000 990 000 HUF/semester 1 980 000 HUF/year cca. 2 500 EUR/semester cca. 5 000 EUR/year
Country Hungary

About this program

What this degree covers and what you can expect from the university.

About the programme

Solve complex financial problems and support decision-making in the corporate world. 

This CFA-affiliated programme trains professionals who understand financial processes in corporate, banking, and capital market sectors and are capable of preparing and making informed decisions. Alongside general financial knowledge, it offers in-depth expertise in financial products and develops strong quantitative skills. We recommend this programme to those aiming to work in the financial sector, equipped with solid theoretical and methodological knowledge.

What makes this program unique?
  • The programme is ranked 63rd in the Financial Times’ Top 70 Masters in Finance global rankings and is the only programme from Hungary on the list. Based on the value-for-money criterion, it ranks an outstanding 14th on the list.
  • As part of the CFA University Affiliation programme, students can master at least 70% of the curriculum of all three levels of the international Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) qualification during their studies, and you may receive a scholarship for their CFA exam.
  • Builds strong expertise in financial products and advanced computational skills alongside general finance knowledge
  • The programme is taught by highly experienced and expert instructors in areas such as quantitative finance, banking risk management, corporate finance, and valuation.
  • The Financial Laboratory (Finlab), equipped with Bloomberg and LSEG Workspace (earlier Refinitiv/Reuters), supports your training.
  • We collaborate with major companies including BSE, Citibank, Deloitte, McKinsey, Morgan Stanley, MSCI, and OTP.

 


 

Program overview

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Program length

4 semesters (2 years)

How long it typically takes to complete this degree from start to finish.

Qualification level

Master

The academic level you will earn, such as Bachelor, Master, or PhD.

Country

Hungary

The country where this university is based.

Language requirement

English

This program is taught in English. You may still need to submit an English proficiency test depending on your nationality and previous education.

Eligibility & requirements

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Entrance / admission test

Not required

No separate entrance test is listed for this program. The university may still review your academic profile and documents.

Admission intakes & deadlines

Application dates and milestones for each intake period. Deadlines may vary by applicant category.

September 2026 Intake

Classes start September 2026

Open for applications
  1. Self-Funded Non-Hungarian Application Deadline International

    Main application deadline for self-funded non-Hungarian candidates applying via the DreamApply portal. Non-refundable application fee (€95) must also be paid by this date. (Note: Extended deadline for EU/EEA non-visa nationals is August 13).

  2. Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Application Deadline International

    Government-funded full scholarship covering tuition fees, monthly living stipend, accommodation allowance, and health insurance.

  3. Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Application Deadline International

    Government-funded full scholarship covering tuition fees, monthly living stipend, accommodation allowance, and health insurance.

  4. Hungarian Diaspora Scholarship Deadline International

    Government scholarship open to international applicants of Hungarian heritage living outside Hungary.

  5. Written Exam & Oral Entrance Assessment Period International

    Assessment period including the online written entrance exam (or GMAT/GRE exemption verification) and oral interviews (held July 15–17).

  6. Unconditional Offer Letters & Visa Supporting Documents Released International

    Official admission decisions released by July 31 for visa-bearing candidates. Deposit/tuition payment required prior to visa letter issuance.

  7. Fall Semester Commencement International

    Induction, orientation week, and formal commencement of lectures for the 2026/2027 academic year.

2-year (4 semesters, 120 ECTS) full-time master's program covering Investments, International Corporate Finance, Banking, and Risk Management. Top 70 Master's in Finance globally (FT Rankings). Tuition fee: €3,700 per semester (€7,400/year) for Non-EEA applicants, and ~€2,500/semester (990,000 HUF) for EEA applicants.

About the university

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Corvinus University of Budapest is a private research university in Budapest, Hungary. The university currently has an enrolment of approximately 9,600 students, with a primary focus on business administration, economics, and social sciences, operating in