Detailed introduction of Budapest Business School:

Introduction and Overview

Location: Located in Budapest, the capital of Hungary.

Student size: More than 17,000 students, including international students from all over the world.

History and establishment time

Founded in 1857 by Austrian-Hungarian merchants and bankers, Budapest Business School is the oldest public business school in the world and the second oldest business school after ESCP Business School in France. Its predecessor was Pest Business School. After the merger of Buda and Pest, it was renamed Budapest Business School.

School Strength

Faculty: It has more than 400 academic staff who are experts in their respective fields, actively participate in key professional organizations, and are passionate about teaching.

Subjects and majors: It offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs in Hungarian, English, French and German, covering leadership, economics, operations management, marketing, entrepreneurship, organizational behavior and other fields. Among them, 12 undergraduate majors and 12 master's majors, such as Master of Finance, Master of Management, Master of International Business, Master of Tourism Management, etc. are very popular.

International Cooperation: It has established extensive international cooperation with more than 200 higher education institutions in 40 countries on five continents, and provides dual degree opportunities with many well-known European universities. At the same time, as a member of AIU International University Alliance, EUA European University Alliance, IFSSO International Federation of Social Science Organizations and other organizations, it provides students with rich international exchange and internship opportunities.

Institutional nature

The school was once a public university and is currently a private business school.

Educational philosophy

Committed to cultivating students' professional knowledge and practical skills, focusing on the successful development of students, conducting applied research to produce business and social impact, establishing close cooperative relations with enterprises, and striving to create a sustainable and responsible university.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Finance, management, international business, tourism management and other disciplines are its advantageous disciplines, which have a certain reputation and influence in Hungary and even internationally, providing students with high-quality professional education and research environment.

Key laboratories: No clear national key laboratories have been found yet, but the school is equipped with corresponding advanced facilities and resources for teaching and research in various disciplines to support the academic exploration and practical innovation of teachers and students.

Department Settings

The college consists of three main colleges, namely the College of Business, Hospitality and Tourism (FCHT), the College of International Management and Business (FIMB) and the College of Finance and Accounting (FFA).

Ranking

In the 2021 Webometrics ranking, Budapest Business School ranks 1st in Hungary, 33rd in Europe and 71st in the world, and is the first university in Hungary to obtain international accreditation from the Network of International Business Schools (NIBS).

Expenses

Tuition fees: Tuition fees vary for different majors. The annual tuition fees for undergraduate and master's degrees are roughly between 3,000 and 6,000 euros. The specific fees depend on the selected major and course.

Living expenses: The cost of living in Budapest is relatively moderate, with monthly living expenses ranging from about 800 to 1,200 euros, including accommodation, food, transportation and other daily expenses.

Campus

Campus facilities: The main campus is located in the 14th district of Budapest, with multiple campuses distributed in the city, such as Constitution Street Campus, Marko Street Campus and Budzogani Street Campus. The campus has a unique architectural style, and some of the campus buildings have a long history and cultural value. For example, the building on Constitution Street was designed by Győző Czigler and built in 1885, when the Hungarian Parliament Building was built next to it.

Campus environment: The campus is surrounded by convenient transportation and has complete cultural, commercial and other facilities, which provides convenient conditions for students' study and life, and also provides students with abundant internship and employment opportunities.