Corvinus renews its accreditation as a Hungarian institution

In its decision dated 18 October, the HAC Board accredited Corvinus University of Budapest until 31 December 2029. The HAC evaluated the quality assurance system of Corvinus University of Budapest based on the European standards and guidelines (ESG) of quality assurance in higher education.  

According to the justification, the university interprets its internal quality assurance system at a strategic level, and its procedures and processes reflect its implementation at a systemic level. The institution has recognized the importance of organizational self-assessment for unified operation and strategic renewal. According to HAC, the leadership’s commitment to the continuous development of the organization is particularly noteworthy. The relationship between management processes and quality assurance processes is strong, the management of education is adequate, the management of research is good, its direction fits into the institutional strategy. Supporting processes (e.g., financial, management, IT, facility management and infrastructure) provide a good background for educational and research activities 

The report of the HAC states that the quality assurance and development processes of the institution are planned, and its planning, monitoring, measurement and evaluation procedures are regular.  For further development of the quality management system, it is necessary to align processes and manage documented information. The report also makes some additional recommendations, and a follow-up report responding to them must be submitted by June 30, 2027.