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BSc in

Applied Economics

Analytical, compelling, world-changing. Value, production, distribution and consumption; microeconomic markets and macroeconomic systems.

The aim of the program is to train professionals who are familiar with fundamental economic concepts and relationships, capable of structured, model-based, critical thinking, and able to use a wide range of data analysis tools, while also possessing basic social science knowledge. This set of knowledge and skills opens the door to a large number of master’s programs for our graduates, allowing them to specialize in the direction that interests them the most. As a result, when entering the workforce, they will not only find a profitable career but also one that suits them best.

Most of our students continue their studies, and since the applied economics bachelor’s program serves as an excellent entry point to many master’s programs, career opportunities are also diverse. Many of our former students have secured positions in various analyst position at large companies, banks, insurance companies, consulting firms, and public policy research institutions, including positions such as macroeconomic analyst, market analyst, actuary, financial analyst, etc. Others hold decision-preparation or decision-making positions in economic policy-making institutions. However, the path may also lead to careers in journalism, real estate market expertise, statistics, or even academia.

This programme is also offered in Hungarian, switch language for more information.

Programme name: Applied Economics

Programme award: Bachelor, BSc

ECTS: 180

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)
Teaching hours: approx. 12-18 hours/week
Start date: September 2025

Tuition fee (EEA):
990 000 HUF/semester
cca. 2 500 EUR/semester*
Tuition fee (Non-EEA):
3 300 EUR/semester

*The official price list can be found in the annex to the Regulation on Student Fees and Benefits.

What will you study?

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* The above is not an exhaustive list. Corvinus University of Budapest reserves the right to change modules.

Application Requirements

Completed high school/secondary education (or higher)
Pass mathematics exam
B2 level of English, proven by a certificate
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For Hungarian Citizens

You can apply through felvi.hu, for more details switch to the Hungarian website.

Hungarian citizens with foreign high school diplomas can now apply to Corvinus through DreamApply.

Preparatory Programme

If you do not meet the requirements, you can apply for our preparatory programme.

There are three ways to apply to Corvinus as an international student

Self-funded route (available for all applicants)

Stipendium Hungaricum route (non-EU applicants only, further restrictions apply)

Diaspora scholarship route (non-EU nationals with Hungarian heritage only, further restrictions apply)

Self-funded route (available for all applicants)

Stipendium Hungaricum route (non-EU applicants only, further restrictions apply)

Diaspora scholarship route (non-EU nationals with Hungarian heritage only, further restrictions apply)

Dr. Dóra Győrffy

Programme Director

Professor

Dear Applicant,

Our resources (labor, savings, time, and attention) are scarce, meaning they are available in limited quantities. Economists seek to understand how to distribute these efficiently at the level of individuals, businesses, and states. How do the prices of individual products emerge? Who sets the prices? How do government interventions affect the economy? What causes inflation or unemployment? Why are some countries wealthier than others?

Economists work with data-based statistical analyses, mathematical models, and economic theories to find answers to these questions. The BSc in Applied Economics offers an introduction to this exciting world, providing a solid foundation for both entering the job market and pursuing MA-level studies.

A guy named Snow, considered practically a nobody at the beginning, takes down powerful enemies and is celebrated as a hero by the end of the story. Does that sound familiar? Surely it does, but no, this is not about Ned Stark’s illegitimate son, the bastard. It is about John Snow, who revolutionized the fight against cholera in mid-19th-century London through extensive data collection and rigorous analysis, saving many lives. Snow is now known as the father of epidemiology.

Have you ever heard about the Nazis’ grand plan, Operation Bernhard, where they aimed to cause economic chaos in Great Britain by counterfeiting British banknotes and flooding the country with them to gain an advantage in the war? An Oscar-winning movie, The Counterfeiters, was even made about the story.
Snow based his idea on data analysis, while the Nazis relied on economic theories. In the program, we focus on these two areas, and my colleagues and I are constantly working to train economists who are capable of combining theory with empirical methodologies.

Dr. László Tőkés

Program Representative

Assistant Professor

Accreditations and Rankings

#350-400 QS WUR Ranking By Subject

In Economics and Econometrics Studies

What do our students think?

“There’s a lot to be said about studying Applied Economics at Corvinus. While it is a challenging programme, I love that it offers both practical, real-world applications and a broad, comprehensive view of economics. We’re exposed to a range of topics—from economic theory to data-driven econometrics—ensuring a solid foundation in economics, with ample room to grow and develop according to our individual interests.

The campus itself is a comfortable and modern place to study, offering plenty of activities that make student life more exciting. From the annual career festival to the variety of student organizations and events, there are many ways to get involved, grow, and build lasting connections.”