Budapest University Offers Generous Scholarships to Students
Corvinus University in Budapest continues to offer tuition-free education to over three-quarters of its students through the unique Corvinus Scholarship. Unlike state scholarships, this scholarship is funded by the Maecenas Universitatis Corvini Foundation and provides more flexible regulations for recipients. In the upcoming academic year, the university plans to welcome approximately 1,500 tuition-free students once again.
Corvinus University stands out as the only foundation-maintained institution in Hungary that offers tuition-free places without relying on state funding. The scholarship covers tuition fees and allows students to study free of charge. Applicants from Hungary can apply for this scholarship by selecting the “Supported Program” option when applying through felvi.hu.
One key difference between the Corvinus Scholarship and state scholarships is that self-funded students can reapply for the scholarship each academic year. Additionally, recipients are not required to commit to mandatory employment in Hungary after graduation to repay the cost of their tuition-free education.
In the 2024/25 academic year, Corvinus University admitted a total of 1,871 students through central admission procedures. Over three-quarters of first-year students in bachelor’s and master’s programs received the Corvinus Scholarship, totaling over 1,500 students studying free of charge at the university.
The university plans to maintain a similar number of tuition-free places for the upcoming academic year, ensuring around 1,500 opportunities for students. Despite claims made by the Academic Workers’ Forum from Hungary suggesting a reduction in tuition-free spots, the university remains committed to providing access to education through the Corvinus Scholarship.
For more information on Corvinus University’s achievements and rankings, readers can explore the provided links to learn about the institution’s prestigious recognitions. Additionally, recent accomplishments in the 2024 Shanghai Rankings highlight Hungary’s universities that have broken into the top 200, showcasing the country’s academic excellence on a global scale.
