Budapest Business University
Budapest Business University is a private business school and former public university specializing in business and social sciences in Budapest, Hungary. It was founded in 1857 by merchants and bankers of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It is the oldest public business school in the world and the second oldest among all business schools after ESCP.
Quick Facts
About University
It was the first business school in Austria-Hungary and Central Europe. It is also the second oldest existing business school in the world after ESCP Europe. After the merger of Buda and Pest, the school was renamed the Budapest Academy of Commerce.
Today, BBU is the leading and largest business school on the Hungarian market. It conducts education and research in the fields of leadership, economics, operations management, marketing, entrepreneurship, organizational behavior and other areas. The school offers 12 bachelor's degree programs, usually taught in English, French, German or Hungarian, and 12 master's degree programs, among which the most popular are the Master of Finance, Master of Management (equivalent to MBA), Master of International Business and Master of Tourism Management. In addition, the university offers a PhD in management and other professional qualifications at the master's level.
Academic Programs
Taught in EnglishFaculty of Finance and Accountancy
Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.
Faculty of International Management and Business
Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.
Faculty of Commerce, Hospitality and Tourism
Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.
Intakes & Deadlines
Available intake periods for application
Fall 2026
Fall 2026
Fall 2025
Fall 2025
Admission Requirements
Bachelor's Degree
Basic Requirements
3.5
English Language Level
5.5
How to Enroll
Follow these steps to apply Budapest Business University
Selecting a training program
Go to the DreamApply website and select the program you want to apply to. You can browse programs by faculty or by major. https://apply.uni-bge.hu/
Checking entry requirements
Before applying, please make sure you meet the program's entry requirements.
Create an account
To apply online, you need to create an account on the DreamApply website. On the homepage, click the "Sign In / Register" button to get started. https://apply.uni-bge.hu/
Filling out the application form
Once you have created your account, you can proceed to fill out the online form. The form requires you to provide personal information, academic qualifications, and other necessary information.
Uploading supporting documents
You will also need to upload supporting documents such as academic transcript, language proficiency certificate and motivation letter.
Submitting an application
After completing the form and uploading all the required documents, you can submit your application online.
Receiving an invitation to an entrance test or interview
After reviewing applications, the university may invite candidates to an entrance test or interview. In the case of an entrance test, this may involve writing an essay, solving problems, or completing other test tasks depending on the chosen program. The interview, in turn, provides the university administration with an opportunity to personally assess the student's motivation, academic and professional goals, and critical thinking ability.
Pay the tuition fees
After the interview, our Admissions Committee evaluates your application, including the documents submitted, as well as the results of your interview. If you are accepted, you will receive what is called a "Conditional Acceptance Letter". Follow the instructions contained in this document to finalize your acceptance of admission and transfer tuition fees for the first two semesters.
Receiving a letter of acceptance
After receiving the required payment, you will receive a letter of acceptance for study, which will be one of the documents required to obtain a visa. Students are responsible for making an appointment for a visa at the nearest Hungarian embassy/consulate. Please ensure that you have reviewed all the necessary documents in a timely manner and have prepared your visa application package accordingly. Visa processing takes at least one month (in some regions even 2 months), so be sure to make an appointment on time, but not too early.
Obtaining a visa
To obtain a visa to Hungary, applicants must personally submit documents for a category "D" visa to the Visa Application Centres in Almaty and Astana, as third party representation is not allowed. All applicants aged 6 years and above must provide fingerprints. The consular fee is 110 euros and an additional 40 euros for servicing all applicants.
Preparing for departure
Preparing for departure includes booking tickets and accommodation, medical preparation, collecting necessary documents, financial preparation, packing luggage, learning local rules and customs, and familiarizing yourself with transportation.
Cost of Study
Full breakdown of tuition and living costs
Campus Life
Facilities and student experience
• FIMB campus
World-class facility
• Constitution Street campus
World-class facility
• Markó Street campus
World-class facility
• Mace street campus
World-class facility
• Smart campus on Berzsenyi Street
World-class facility