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Central European Studies
Budapest, Hungary
About the Program
Learn about the past, present, and future of Central Europe while immersing yourself in Hungarian culture! Expand your knowledge of the region while studying alongside local Hungarian and other international students. This program allows students to choose from a wide range of subject areas, including History, Political Science, Economics, Art History, and Hungarian Language. Gain perspective into the realities of communism, the cold war, and regional challenges head. There’s no better place to study content about the region than the context of Hungary!
Requirements
Overview
Budapest
8/31/25 - 12/20/25
$15,895
12 - 15
Deadlines
4/15/25
5/15/25
Requirements
Eligibility
1 Year of College
Some courses may have prerequisites.
All Levels
Native English speaker or satisfactory TOEFL scores
2.6
Where You'll Study
Corvinus University of Budapest
Founded in 1920, Corvinus University of Budapest (CUB) is a highly respected institution specializing in business administration, economics, and the social sciences. CUB has been ranked in the top ...
Corvinus University of Budapest
Founded in 1920, Corvinus University of Budapest (CUB) is a highly respected institution specializing in business administration, economics, and the social sciences. CUB has been ranked in the top fifty schools on the Financial Times European Masters in Management list, and Corvinus Business School holds AACSB accreditation. The university hosts an average of 11,000 students annually, almost 13% of them being international, and includes undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs. Courses at Corvinus are available in four languages of instruction, including English, and all courses CEA CAPA students can take are English-taught.
Corvinus prides itself in being a humanist institution, and as a research university, it pledges to promote its faculty, students, and researchers as important contributors to the Hungarian and international scientific communities. CUB prioritizes its relationships with other institutions of higher learning around the world and sends hundreds of its own students abroad each year. The university’s main building belongs to an UNESCO Heritage Site on the Pest side of the Danube River, within walking distance of popular streets and picturesque neighborhoods.
Credit Transfer Information
Corvinus University of Budapest awards credits based on the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) system. CEA CAPA credit hour recommendations are based on the following conversion: 2 ECTS credits equals 1 U.S. semester credit. Credit transfer is ultimately determined by your home university. Please consult with an academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.
Transcript Information
Students receive a transcript from Corvinus University of Budapest upon successful completion of the program. The transcript will reflect ECTS credits.
Accreditation
Corvinus University of Budapest (CUB) is accredited by the Hungarian Accreditation Committee which is a member of the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA). Corvinus Business School holds AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accreditation, is a member of the prominent CEMS (The Global Alliance in Management Education) network, and is a member of PIM (Partnership in International Management). The CUB Business & Management program, an English language degree in the faculty of Business Administration, holds EPAS accreditation from the European Foundation for Management Development.
Grading
Grade conversions from CEA CAPA partner institutions abroad to a US grading scale are determined in consultation with our School of Record and benchmarked with other peer institutions in the field.
Please note that CEA CAPA can only recommend grade conversions to students’ home institutions—it is ultimately at the discretion of the home institution to convert grades from abroad to students’ academic records.
For further information or details about grade conversion for a particular host institution, please reach out to our Registrar at registrar@ceacapa.com.
Please note that CEA CAPA can only recommend grade conversions to students’ home institutions—it is ultimately at the discretion of the home institution to convert grades from abroad to students’ academic records.
For further information or details about grade conversion for a particular host institution, please reach out to our Registrar at registrar@ceacapa.com.
Classroom and Information
- Experienced faculty teach all courses.
- Midterms, homework assignments, presentations, and final exams will be administered.
- Class attendance is generally mandatory and monitored by professors.
- Teaching styles in Hungary may differ from those in the U.S. Be prepared to adapt to different classroom structures and coursework expectations.
- Class size ranges between 25 and 35 students.
- Most courses are held Monday through Thursday, though some are held Fridays as well.
- Classes will be with students from diverse backgrounds (Erasmus students and other international students).
Amenities
Clubs & Organizations
Student Government
Student Center
Student Lounge
Study Room
Study Area
Counseling Services
Student Health Services
University Library
Computer Lab
Student ID
Printing Services
Internet Access & Wi-Fi
Academic Advising
Tutoring
Fitness Facilities
Student Sports Teams
Cultural Engagement
Dining Facilities
Banks & Post Office
12-15
Credits
Program Structure & Courses
Enroll in 4-5 courses, taught in English. You can also enroll in an optional Hungarian language or culture course.
Each course is granted 6 ECTS, which convert to 3 US credits per course. Overall you may earn 12 -15 US credits for the full semester.
Classes generally meet Monday – Thursday. Active learning components required by courses may be scheduled any day of the week.
Prior to departure, you will select your preferred courses. You will be enrolled into courses based on availability and further changes can be made during the add/drop period at the beginning of the semester. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.
Each course is granted 6 ECTS, which convert to 3 US credits per course. Overall you may earn 12 -15 US credits for the full semester.
Classes generally meet Monday – Thursday. Active learning components required by courses may be scheduled any day of the week.
Prior to departure, you will select your preferred courses. You will be enrolled into courses based on availability and further changes can be made during the add/drop period at the beginning of the semester. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.
All Levels Course Structure
Courses
The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. Please note that course listings will not be finalized until the start of the term.
*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elements of Accounting | 200 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Introduction to International Accounting | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Managerial Accounting | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest - Explorations of the Urban Space * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business and Innovation in Practice | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Business Enterprise - Startups | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Business Ethics | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Business Opportunities - How we got here and where should we go? (Narrative changes) | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Corporate Social Responsibility * | 400 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Digital Disruption | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Entrepreneurs, Intrapreneurs and Innovation | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| International Business * | 300 | En | 42 | 3 |
| International Business Case Studies | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Database Systems | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Intelligent Systems | 400 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Introduction to Data Science and Programming | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Cultural Communication and Marketing * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behavioral Economics | 300 | En | 56 | 2.5 |
| Comparative Economic Policy | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Globalization (Economic Theory) | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Macroeconomics | 200 | En | 56 | 4 |
| Microeconomics for Business | 200 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Tourism and World Economy * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Transition and Post Transition Challenges in Hungary | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| World Economics | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate Finance | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Financial Institutions in Global Markets | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Financial Planning, Analysis and Valuation | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Global Finance | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| International Capital and Financial Markets | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| International Corporate Finance | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Money and Capital Markets | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Student Managed Investment Fund | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Economics and Ethics of Globalization | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest in the Twentieth Century: Historical Layers and Cultural Practices * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Communism in East Central Europe | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Film and History * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| History of Ideas I | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| History of Modern Europe | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hungarian for Beginners I | 100 | Hu | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| History of International Relations from 1945 * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Business Law * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decision Techniques | 200 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Human Resources Management | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Management and Organizations | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Management Skills * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Organizational Theory and Behavior | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Project Management | 400 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Project: Solving Strategic Problems | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Sustainability Management | 300 | En | 52 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand Management | 400 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Consumer Behavior: Gen Z and Millennials | 400 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Digital and Social Media Marketing | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| International Marketing | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Marketing | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Services Marketing | 400 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Press Photography, Documentary and Campaign Film-making | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparative Politics | 300 | En | 86 | 4.5 |
| Development of European Integration | 400, Graduate | En | 45 | 3 |
| Illiberal Democracy in Central- and Eastern Europe | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| International Debate | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Latin America: Economic, Political and Social Challenges * | 300 | En | 48 | 3 |
| Post-communist Political and Social Transformation in Central and Eastern Europe | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Public Policies for Human Development | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Rationality, Collective Action, Institutions, and Common Goods | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personality Types and Team Dynamics | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Social Change and Global Inequalities | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climate Ethics | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourism Management & Marketing | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
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Where You'll Stay
*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.
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Student Residence
Available:
Semester
You will be living in Dean’s College Hotel with access to your own room with private bathroom and a small kitchenette to prep your own meals. The hotel has a restaurant onsite, two grocery stores right next to it, as well as an easy access to the city center and the university. You can check this video to get a feeling how it is about living in Deans’ College Hotel.
Typical Commute
- Corvinus University of Budapest: 20 minutes walk or 5-10 minutes by public transport
Meals Included
- N/A
Roommates
- 1 student per room
Unit Amenities
- Private bathroom, kitchenette
- Bed linens included
- Internet access
- Communal washer/dryer (additional fees apply)
- Central heating
- Gym
- Rooftop terrace
Apartment
Available:
Semester
CEA CAPA Budapest students can enjoy city-living with the apartment option. Apartments are a perfect fit for students who want to experience Budapest like a local. Share your apartment with other CEA CAPA students but get to know your Hungarian neighbors, too. Fully furnished with modern amenities, apartments are conveniently located near local shops and services. All apartments have easy access to the city center and the university.
Typical Commute
- Corvinus University of Budapest: Approx. 20 minutes walking or by public transportation
Meals Included
N/A
Roommates
- 1 student per room
- 2-4 students per apartment
Unit Amenities
- Private bedroom
- Shared bathroom
- Bed Linens included
- Shared full kitchen
- Washing machine only
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Desk and chair
Additional Fees
This housing option carries a supplemental fee which may vary based on housing inclusions (i.e. meals, amenities, etc.) as well as program length. Exact amount will be confirmed on the housing application form.
- Semester (private room): $700 - $1,400
Excursions
Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.
What's Included in your Program
From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in Budapest. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.
- Personalized Pre-Departure Advising
- Visa & Immigration Advising
- Financial Advising
- Tuition and Registration
- Airport Pick-up
- Onsite Orientation
- City Tour
- Onsite Staff Support
- 24/7 Emergency Assistance
- Travel Medical Insurance
- International Emergency Service Support
- Welcome & Farewell Events
- Centrally Located Housing
- Wellness Activities
- Cultural Engagement
- Excursions
- Student Clubs & Organizations
- Host Institution Services & Amenities
- Official Transcript(s)
Sample Calendar
Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.
You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.
Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
|
August 31
|
Arrival/Program Begins
Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their assigned housing. |
|
September 01 - 05
|
Orientation
Mandatory CEA CAPA/Corvinus University of Budapest Orientation will be held. |
|
September 08 - 12
|
Cultural Activity
Intro to Hungary, cultural immersion week. Discover Budapest and Hungary! Cultural immersion week to learn about Hungarian history, art, music and architecture through interactive lectures, site visits combined with treasure hunts and escape rooms. |
|
September 15
|
Classes Begin
Classes begin at Corvinus University on this day. |
|
September 25
|
Excursion
CEA CAPA Excursion by boat to Szentendre. A charming town with mediterranean atmosphere and plenty of art museums, workshops. |
|
September 29 - October 04
|
Excursion
CEA CAPA Wellness Week! A week focusing on wellness and well-being. We discover together some of the coolest ways to relax and being well. Excursion to Normafa, a famous hiking resort near Budapest. Climbing to the top of Elizabeth Lookout named after empress Elizabeth to have a fantastic view of the city. Budapest is a capital of spas! We'll visit the Gellért Spa, one of the best thermal spas in Budapest and learn about thermalism and the positive effects of medicinal waters. |
|
October 10 - 12
|
Excursion
CEA CAPA overnight Excursion to Pécs, a large university town and cultural center in the south of Hungary. Discovering Zsolnay ceramics. Bread baking and paper making workshop. How it was made hundreds of years ago? Using authentic tools and methods. You'll take away your own bread and paper. |
|
October 20 - 26
|
School Break
Corvinus University of Budapest is closed for Fall Break. No classes will be held. |
|
December 11
|
Excursion
CEA CAPA Excursion to Wienna. Daytrip to the famous Christmas Market in Wienna. |
|
December 14
|
Classes End
This is the last day of classes at Corvinus University of Budapest. |
|
December 15 - 19
|
Final Exams
Final exams will be held at Corvinus University of Budapest. |
|
December 20
|
Program Ends/Move-Out
Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day. |
Sample Budget
This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.
Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.
Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.