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Study Abroad | Budapest

Hungary | Corvinus University | Fall 2023
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  • Fall 2023

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Overview

Spend a semester or academic year in the lively and culturally rich city of Budapest, Hungary, with AIFS! Choose from a variety of course options at Corvinus University, the leading higher education institute in Hungary and home to over 14,000 students. Located on the eastern Pest side of the Danube River, the campus is in the city’s commercial and political heart.

What’s Included

The AIFS inclusive program fee includes all of the great features below in addition to many pre-departure, on-site and upon-return services to help students make the most of their time abroad.

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  • Tuition

    Up to 15 semester credits

  • Courses

    Wide variety of courses available; taught in English

  • Housing

    Student apartment in a private residence hall

  • Excursions & Day Trips

    Trips to Szentendre, Lake Balaton and historic Vienna, Austria

  • Cultural & Social Activities

    A wide range of AIFS-organized cultural activities and social events to enrich your experience

  • On-Site Program Director

    to help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program

  • Health & Safety

    24/7 emergency support and comprehensive insurance
  • Personal/Professional Development

    Access to the renowned Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment and alumni network
  • Green Initiative

Additional Options & Opportunities

Program Details: Study Abroad | Budapest Multi Discipline

Program is closed

Dates

August 26, 2023December 21, 2023

Term

Fall

Institution

Corvinus University

Application Deadline

April 15, 2023

Inclusive Fees

$13,990

Stay for a year to save on cost

Eligibility

Open to Sophomore, Junior, Senior

Minimum of 2.6 GPA

Additional requirements may vary by course selection. See Academic section below.

Visa Requirements

Students are required to obtain a visa for the program. AIFS will provide guidance throughout the process; however, students must contact the Hungarian Embassy or Consulate directly for the appropriate visa forms. If you are a non-U.S. citizen you may also need a visa. Please contact the AIFS Program Advisor for further information.

Areas of Interest

  • Accounting
  • Architecture
  • Area Studies
  • Art
  • Art History
  • Business
  • Business Administration
  • Communications
  • Computer Science
  • Economics
  • Film Studies
  • Finance
  • Foreign Language
  • History
  • International Business
  • International Relations
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Travel and Tourism

Global Themes

  • Arts, Culture and Creative Industries
  • Business, Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship
  • Global Peace, International Security and Human Rights
  • Health Sciences and STEM
  • Language, History and Culture
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Academics

AIFS Abroad offers a unique global educational experience for students on this program, with the following academic options available:

Corvinus University is the leading higher education institution in Hungary, offering instruction in business, economics, humanities, law, public administration and social sciences. Founded in 1920, it is home to over 14,000 students. The university provides full degree programs in English at both undergraduate and graduate levels. It is the alma mater for a large number of business leaders in Central Europe and it was awarded the prestigious AACSB accreditation in 2022.

  • Accounting
  • Architecture
  • Area Studies
  • Art
  • Art History
  • Business
  • Business Administration
  • Communications
  • Computer Science
  • Economics
  • Film Studies
  • Finance
  • Foreign Language
  • History
  • International Business
  • International Relations
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Travel and Tourism

Full curriculum means that AIFS students can choose any course offered by Corvinus University of Budapest if prerequisites are met. Courses offered at Corvinus University of Budapest are taught in English apart from the Hungarian language courses. Students take five 3-credit courses each meeting for 45 contact hours. Hungarian language is not mandatory but is recommended to help students get the most out of their time in Budapest. 

Full curriculum means that AIFS students can choose any course offered by Corvinus University of Budapest if prerequisites are met. Courses offered at Corvinus University of Budapest are taught in English apart from the Hungarian language courses. Students take five 3-credit courses each meeting for 45 contact hours. Hungarian language is not mandatory but is recommended to help students get the most out of their time in Budapest. 

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A DAY IN THE LIFE Budapest

Say hello to Christian, a college student from UNC Charlotte who took over the AIFS Abroad Instagram story recently to answer questions about what it’s like to study abroad in Budapest, Hungary during his fall semester! Watch as he highlights what a typical day in the life looks like there.

Living Abroad

Student Apartment

The perfect way to immerse yourself in the city, and still easily accessible for the university.

  • Single room
  • Shared kitchen, bathroom and living area
  • Located in a private student residence hall

Internet access is included in all AIFS housing in Budapest.

Culture

Budapest is a lively, friendly and exciting city rich in history and cultural achievement that features: theaters, cinemas, cafés, festivals, sports events and lively nightspots.

Architecture

Budapest has much to offer: seven impressive bridges spanning the River Danube in the heart of the city, imposing Royal castle perched on Buda Hill, a neo-Gothic Parliament building whose architectural beauty is unique, Turkish baths, thermal springs, Roman ruins and much more.

Geography

Present day Budapest is split into Buda on the western bank of the Danube, with its Castle, Royal Palace and historic old town and Pest on the eastern bank, which is the city’s commercial, political heart and home to Corvinus University with its imposing buildings on the riverbanks.

AIFS in Budapest Director, Academic Year and Semester Programs

Dr. Deniz Bingol Hall headshot.

Dr. Deniz Bingol Hall

Üdvözöljük! Welcome to Budapest! Originally a native of Istanbul, my graduate studies in Political Science took me to this beautiful and unique city where I made a home and lifelong friends.

Budapest, Hungary is at the heart of Europe, with one foot in its glorious Austro-Hungarian past and another foot firmly placed into the future. The city has undergone many changes since I arrived, but its Hungarian residents, young and old, are committed to preserving its unique and colorful historical character.

Here in Budapest and Hungary, you will hear great music, marvel at one of the most pristine urban architectures in Europe yet with an authentic Hungarian character; get to experience its culinary delicacies and its wine culture as an enduring symbol of fine living since the Roman times and study at the home of Hungary’s Nobel laureates in sciences and literature. You will gain competence in a unique European language and get to practice it daily with Hungarian friends on walking trips throughout the city’s beautiful boulevards and its many historical neighborhoods, sailing along the Danube Bend and visiting other cultural and natural treasures in Hungary. I look forward to welcoming you to Budapest!

The Program Director provides academic advice, introduces you to the community and handles communication with the University.

Budapest has a very busy and vibrant cultural life. In addition to the day trips and excursions, a cultural calendar of activities and social events are included in the program fee. These activities will include both typical tourist sites and attractions and lesser known visits which take advantage of the expert knowledge of our local AIFS staff and give you a more authentic and insightful view of life in Budapest. Typical activities include:

  • Walking tour of the Buda Castle area
  • Walking tour of the Budapest Jewish District
  • Culinary tour of the Budapest Food Market
  • Boat trip along the Danube
  • Visit to Budapest Christmas Market
  • Ottoman Heritage Tour
  • Music concerts and ballet and contemporary dance performances
  • Explore Roman Budapest

You may be asked to pay a small supplementary fee for some events.

AIFS has developed volunteering programs for students in association with two Hungarian NGO’s on themes of social responsibility, assistance to refugees and inclusion of the Roma community. Students will assist in leading conversation courses, assisting in conducting of art and sports classes. They will receive training and instruction and will be supervised by an NGO team leader. Students will also take part in projects where they will interact and work alongside local volunteers and community members in carrying out renovation tasks, helping out in the community kitchen and assist with maintenance of refugee shelters and community centers.  

The Tandem Partnership offers each AIFS student a Corvinus student Tandem, a buddy who will assist you before your arrival via e-mail and facilitate your first few weeks settling into the student and academic life at Corvinus University. During the program, other immersion opportunities and cultural experiences such as social hours, cooking classes taught by Hungarian students, and volunteering activities will be available. 

Excursions

This program offers a range of day trips and excursions that will take you outside Budapest and deepen your social, historical and cultural understanding of Hungary. Previous excursions have included:

Szentendre, Hungary.

Szentendre

Escape to the artsy Hungarian town of Szentendre, with sightseeing of the multicolored houses, narrow winding streets, and Baroque city center. Includes round-trip transportation. 

  • Hungary
  • Day Trip
  • Included in Program Fee
Vienna, Austria.

Vienna

Guided sightseeing experience at Vienna city center, including the Hofburg Palace and Stephansplatz. Tour of Schönbrunn Summer Palace. Free time to explore on your own.   Includes round-trip transportation, accommodations and a group dinner.  
  • Austria
  • 3 Days
  • Included in Program Fee
Lake Balaton.

Lake Balaton

Sightseeing tour, wine tasting, bike riding, hiking, and culinary experiences. Includes round-trip transportation and accommodations. 

  • Hungary
  • 2 Days
  • Included in Program Fee
Large buildings in the heart of Prague, Czech Republic.

Prague

Take a guided tour of Old Town Square, the Prague Castle, the Malá Strana, Hradcany castle complex and the 14th-century Charles Bridge. Explore culinary and beer making traditions. Spend free time exploring Golden Lane and the Prague Jewish Ghetto, which includes the Kafka house, Jewish Museum and the oldest Jewish cemetery in Europe. Includes round-trip transportation, accommodations and daily breakfasts. 
  • Czech Republic
  • 3 Days
  • $545
Barcelona,Spain
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A view of Prague.

Social identity & access

One of the best things you can do before departure is enter into the journey knowing that your time abroad will be unique to this experience. The resources, community, and support available to you when abroad will likely be different as well. In order to help you prepare for your experience, we have compiled many resources about social identity and access in specific locations abroad. Your program staff will also provide you with more details pre-departure and during orientation.

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Important Dates & Deadlines

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Dates & Deadlines

Details

  • Early Application Deadline*
  • Application Deadline
    April 15, 2023
  • Deposit Deadline
    June 1, 2023
  • Scholarship Deadline
    April 20, 2023
  • Visa Deadline****
  • Optional Departure Flight from US***
    August 25, 2023
  • Program Begins
    August 26, 2023
  • Program Ends
    December 21, 2023
  • Optional Return Flight to US***
    December 22, 2023
  • *** Included for students on AIFS flight package.
  • **** AIFS Abroad offers visa processing services to applicants who enroll into the program by this date. All other applicants who enroll after this date will be responsible for securing their own visa with guidance from AIFS Abroad.

Optional Flight Package

Students can select an optional transportation package for all AIFS programs. Students who choose to book their own flights should meet up with group at the program location and will need to make their own ground transportation arrangements.

Below are fees by departure city based on average historical costs and subject to change. If you select this option on your application, the total flight package price will be confirmed in your account 6 months prior to departure. (Program fee is guaranteed.)

Depature City

Fee

  • Atlanta
    $1,640
  • Boston
    $1,620
  • Buffalo
    $1,540
  • Charlotte
    $1,640
  • Chicago
    $1,600
  • Cincinnati
    $1,640
  • Columbus
    $1,540
  • Dallas
    $1,760
  • Denver
    $1,940
  • Des Moines
    $1,720
  • Detroit
    $1,680
  • Houston
    $1,840
  • Los Angeles
    $1,780
  • Miami
    $1,660
  • Minneapolis
    $1,680
  • New York
    $1,660
  • Newark
    $1,660
  • Orlando
    $1,680
  • Philadelphia
    $1,600
  • Phoenix
    $1,680
  • Pittsburgh
    $1,540
  • Raleigh/Durham
    $1,640
  • San Francisco
    $1,960
  • Seattle
    $1,760
  • St. Louis
    $1,720
  • Washington/Dulles
    $1,760
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Ready to Study Abroad in Budapest?

For more dates or questions, contact your program consultant:
(203) 399-5163 or email: aifsabroad@aifs.com