Featured Programmes

BBU is among the 2024-2025 PRME Champions
18 Jan 2024

The PRME Secretariat has recently announced the new cohort of PRME Champions for 2024-2025. This cohort boasts 47 PRME Signatory Members with a track record of impactful contributions in thought and action leadership. Each institution was selected to join the cohort by the PRME Secretariat from a pool of strong and diverse applicants. Budapest Business University is the only university in the cohort from Hungary.

Two Hungarians win the Nobel Prize
13 Oct 2023

This year two Hungarian scientists were awarded the Nobel Prize by the Royal Swedish Academy: Katalin Karikó for Medicine and Ferenc Krausz for Physics. We congratulate the winners.

BBU Delegation at Europe's Largest International Higher Education Exhibition
12 Oct 2023

Europe’s largest annual international higher education exhibition took place in Rotterdam between September 26-29, 2023, where Budapest Business University represented itself with an independent stand and a delegation of 5 people. Over 6,700 visitors from a hundred countries attended the 33rd EAIE Conference and Exhibition this year to discuss the internationalization of higher education, hear about best practices at the conference, and build new relationships in the Dutch port city.

The Campus Visit of Hunan University of China
9 Oct 2023

On October 10th, a seven-person delegation from the Chinese Hunan University visited our university to start negotiations regarding a bilateral partnership between our institutions. Founded in 976, the prestigious university is one of China’s oldest higher education institutions, with approximately 36,000 students. Both parties expressed their intention to cooperate in the fields of education and research during the friendly negotiation, as well as emphasized the support of academic publication and exchange programs.

Chinese Partner to Visit BBU
2 Oct 2023

On September 21, representatives of BBU’s strategic partner, China’s Southwest University of Finance and Economics (SWUFE), visited the university. Since 2021, BBU has a cooperation agreement with the higher education institution that possesses international accreditations from AACSB, EQUIS and EFMD, and which is also one of China’s leading universities in the field of finance and economics. So far, the Chinese side has sent nearly 30 self-funded part-time students to BBU.

Ministry of Finance has reached a strategic cooperation agreement with Budapest Business University to establish an internship program
2 Oct 2023

The extended internship program opens up the opportunity for BBU students to try themselves in a privileged area of public administration.

Welcome Day at Budapest Business University
19 Sept 2023

On 16th September Budapest Business University organised a Welcome Day to international students. Almost 250 newcomers participated in various fun activities at Normafa, which is one of the most spectacular spots of the Buda side.

Record number of freshmen at Budapest Business University
16 Aug 2023

6474 Hungarian freshmen admitted to Budapest Business University, BBU are enrolling fully online as of this academic year. This is the highest enrolment figure since 2005.

BBS is applying jointly with five European universities for education and research programmes
5 Jun 2023

The members of ENVISAGE – European University Network for ENVisioning Sustainable AGilE transition are the German HSW – Wismar University of Applied Sciences, the Polish Krakow University of Economics, the French ICN Business School, Nancy, the Portuguese Portucalense University, Porto, as well as the Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences, Tallinn and the BBS from Hungary. Recently, the strategic alliance jointly applied for nearly 6 million euros in support for the joint development of education, research, innovation and services to society within the framework of the ERASMUS+ programme’s call for proposals of the European University Networks.

Read the international experiences of fellow BBS students
17 May 2023

At Budapest Business School, we believe that international experience is essential for today’s students to succeed in the globalized world. By studying abroad, students can expand their horizons, learn about different cultures, and develop valuable skills that will serve them well throughout their lives. That’s why we are committed to providing a wide range of exchange programs that allow our students to gain a global perspective and enhance their academic and professional development.

One university – 200 partners where you can spend one semester during your studies
11 May 2023

Budapest Business School recognizes the importance of collaborating with other universities and organizations in order to provide the best educational experience for our students. By forming partnerships, we can offer a wider range of resources, opportunities, and experiences to enhance student learning and success.

A visit to the Hungarian sanctuary of Pálinka
3 Apr 2023

Pálinka is a traditional Hungarian fruit distillate alcoholic drink. The most common fruit pálinka is distilled from plum, pear, apple, apricot, sour cherry, cherry, grape marc, or strawberries, but they can be made from any fruit grown in Hungary.

Hungarian Folk Dance Night
3 Apr 2023

Have you ever tried Hungarian folk dance?

Budapest Business School is the 4th most popular university among Hungarian students
8 Mar 2023

Budapest Business School has attracted over 17 thousand Hungarian applicants for its BSc and Master programs, out of which more than 8 thousand students have put BBS as their first choice.

2023 participants in PRME Champions programme announced
16 Jan 2023

The Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), an initiative of the United Nations Global Compact, is pleased to announce the new cycle of PRME Champions for 2023. This year, 47 PRME Signatory Members, with a track record of impactful contributions in thought and action leadership, were selected to join the cohort by the PRME Secretariat from a pool of strong and diverse applicants.

Day trip to Danube bend
7 Dec 2022

How to spend a December Saturday? Let us go on a train journey to the nearby Visegrád, a historical city lying in the Danube bend!

Our students visited Canada to compete LIVE with the best case-solvers of the world
29 Nov 2022

The team of the Lámfalussy College for Advanced Studies team arrived home from Canada, where they successfully completed the obstacles assigned to them at the 2022 LazICC case study competition.

BBS team took second place in the STR international tourism market analysis world competition
22 Nov 2022

This weekend was all about analyzing tourism markets at the Smith Travel Research Share Center as part of the 2022 STR Global Student Market Study Competition. On Saturday, November 19, the final teams of the bachelor’s courses, and on Sunday the master’s courses were competing. Both days started with a welcome from the STR vice-president, followed by the presentation of the international expert jury. In a 30-minute presentation, the finalist teams presented their results which is the outcome of almost three months of preparation.

Hungarian Folk Dance event
16 Nov 2022

Our international students could get a glimpse of traditional Hungarian folk dance in a very authentic hall, at Fonó Dance Hall in Buda.

We are not afraid of Halloween!
15 Nov 2022

The International Relations and Mobility Office and the Students’ Union of BBS invited all international students to an event in connection with Halloween: a Pumpkin Carving night!

Successful Citi guest lecture
14 Nov 2022

Our Year 2 students on the English-language BA Communication and Media programme had the opportunity to attend a guest lecture by Dr Orsolya Gantner, Head of Legal for Citi Hungary and CE5 Cluster Legal Head on November 7th. The lecture covered a variety of legal and business topics, including bank operations from legal perspective and internationalisation of operational processes.

Partner university visit from Belgium
10 Nov 2022

On 9th November, 70 students from the Belgian Thomas More University visited the Faculty of International Management and Business at Budapest Business School.

Paying a visit to two Indian partner institutions
8 Nov 2022

Representatives of Budapest Business School recently visited two partner institutions in India.

Welcome Day for International students
28 Sept 2022

Budapest Business School organised a Welcome Day to all our newcomer international students on 24 September.

Orientation Day at Budapest Business School
5 Sept 2022

Almost 200 students from 35 countries attended the Orientation Lecture of Budapest Business School, which was organised on 1 September at the Reception Hall of our Markó street Campus.
We are still waiting for some students to arrive but they could follow the events online.

Success Reloaded Summer School at BBS was really a success
25 Aug 2022

Almost 20 students from five countries spent two weeks at the Summer School of Budapest Business School and they investigated a very exciting project.
During the Summer School participants had the opportunity to gain a uniquely global perspective by getting an insight into both the local and international businesses’ operations.
The main aim of the organisers was to show the hidden aspects of the economy of Central Europe, reveal the trends of international processes and highlight the growing importance of the IT world which plays a major role in commerce, finance and logistics nowadays.

Networking and academic event in Bogota, Columbia with BBS presence
11 Aug 2022

The Hungarian Embassy in Bogota, Columbia organized a networking and academic event titled “Destino: Hungary” for Colombians who graduated from Hungarian universities where Dr. Gábor Réthi, our professor from the Faculty of Finance and Accounting was also present.

Budapest Business School is the third most popular university in Hungary
26 Jul 2022

Budapest Business School is the third most popular university in Hungary among Hungarian students and the only university in the top 3 that focuses on business programs only. Universities that could attract more students also offer other disciplines like medicine, law or engineering.

BBS organised the first joint Degree Award Ceremony for all three faculties
11 Jul 2022

Budapest Business School organised the first joint Degree Award Ceremony for all three faculties, where fresh graduates of the Faculty of International Management and Business, Faculty of Finance and Accountancy and Faculty of Commerce, Hospitality and Tourism received their degrees.

Network of International Business Schools Conference organised by BBS
5 Jul 2022

Budapest Business School has successfully organised the 29th NIBS (Network of International Business Schools) Conference with the participation of over 50 international representatives of member universities from all over the world.

The AACSB accreditation of our university has reached an important milestone
28 Feb 2022

The Committee of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) approved the preliminary application of Budapest Business School (BBS) in February of this year. Therefore, our university can now begin the international accreditation process of one of the most recognised and prestigious global quality assurance organisations in the field of business education.

Oriental Business and Innovation Center organises Chinese New Year Party
23 Feb 2022

On 15 February, on the day of the Lantern Festival 🏮, OBIC in association with the Confucius Institute successfully organized its Chinese Party for BBS students to celebrate the Chinese New Year. 🧧

Double degree agreement with the University of Stirling, UK
3 Dec 2021

We proudly announce that BBS and the University of Stirling concluded a cooperation agreement. Within the framework of the agreement our MSc International Economy and Business students can earn the MSc International Business degree of our UK partner by spending one semester in Stirling, Scotland.

Meet Indonesia at Budapest Business School
2 Dec 2021

On 1 December 2021, Oriental Business and Innovation Center organized a cultural exchange event with the Indonesian Student Association in Hungary (PPI Hongaria).

South Korea 'visited' Budapest Business School
24 Nov 2021

After 2 years Oriental Business and Innovation Center of BBS could successfully organize its Dialogues with the Orient event in person again

Students from Belgian partner university visited Budapest Business School
23 Nov 2021

Students and faculty members from our double degree partner, Thomas More University (Mechelen, Belgium) visited the Faculty of International Management and Business (FIMB) on 9th November.

Workshop with education high commissioners from Georgia
12 Nov 2021

A delegation of high ranking education professionals from Georgia visited Budapest Business School

Double degree opportunity at Masters level as well
8 Nov 2021

We are happy to inform the current and prospective students of our MSc International Economy and Business programme about the double degree agreement concluded between BBS and Augsburg University of Applied Sciences.