
Budapest University of Economics and Business
Why Chose Budapest University of Economics and Business?
Budapest University of Economics and Business, historically founded in 1857 and re-established officially in 2000, is Hungary’s flagship institution in economics, business, and social sciences. As the oldest public business university in the world with its 150+ years of heritage, BUEB consistently ranks among the top universities across Central and Eastern Europe, withholding top-tier international accreditations and the Higher Education Quality Prize awarded in 2010. With roughly 15 to 20% international students, it remains one of Hungary’s most internationally focused schools. The university’s campuses, located in central Budapest, combine historic architecture and state-of-the-art facilities, offering access to the city’s vibrant cultural and business hubs.
BUEB emphasizes practice-based learning, collaborating closely with over 350 corporate partners. It is internationally recognized for its first-in-region accreditations, such as NIBS for institutional excellence and CIPR recognition for its communication programme. BUEB also holds the PRME Champion status, making it the only Hungarian institution in the UN initiative. This combination of academic legacy, experiential orientation, international accreditations, and
Accreditations
- Network of International Business Schools (NIBS) Accredited
- Institute of Hospitality Accredited
- Hungarian Accreditation Committee (HAC) Accredited
- Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) Recognized (Programme)
- International Association of Universities (IAU) Member
- European University Association (EUA) Member
- Central and East European Management Development Association (CEEMAN) Member
- European Association of Higher Education Institutions (EURASHE) Member
- Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) Member
- Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Member
- University Industry Innovation Network (UIIN) Member
Rankings
- Times Higher Education - World University Ranking 2025: 1201-1500
- QS World University Rankings By Subject –Business & Management Studies 2025: 501
Degree Programmes
Degrees
Fields of study
Applied & Professional Studies
- Catering
- Tourism
- Tourism Management
Business & Management
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Business Management
- Commerce
- Consumer Protection Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- International Business
- International Business Economics
- Marketing
Communications & Media
Communication & Media Studies
Summer Programmes
Fields of study
Business & Management
- Project Management of Investment
- Corporate Finance and Appraisal
- Strategic Planning
- Global Trading Relations.
Communications & Media
Debate and Argumentation Techniques