Key information
- Duration: Full-time, 48 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting September 2027; Apply before Mar 2027
Overview
The Financial Management and Accounting programme from Corvinus University of Budapest aims to give a solid foundation of the empirical and theoretical tools of modern finance and accounting, drawing essentially on the corporate and management aspects.
The programme looks for local and international students with a solid background in finance or accounting. They are interested in using empirical approaches and apply the discipline of economics in case of particular topics.
Programme Structure
General areas of research include:
- Accounting
- Corporate Finance and Governance
- Financial Institutions and Services
- Financial Markets
Visit programme website for the full curriculum.
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 100
- IELTS: 6
Other requirements
General requirements
- A degree from a university or equivalent accredited Master’s programme (MA or MSc) (Part-time MBA degrees are not accepted).
- A minimum level of B2 in English is required to complete the training. Please upload copies of language examinations, if available, as proof of language proficiency on the application page.
- You can apply even if you have no prior studies in the relevant discipline (but otherwise meet all the admission requirements). You can start your studies on condition that you take the designated catch-up courses and pass an exam in the first semester of your PhD studies.
- Preference will be given to applicants who have won an OTDK (National Scientific Students’ Associations Conference) award. Proven research ability (OTD, scientific publications) is also an advantage.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 13,035 AUD / year (≈ 8,000 EUR / year)
- EU/EEA: 6,449 AUD / year (≈ 3,958 EUR / year)
Additional Details: Hungarian citizens and foreigners (EU and EEA): HUF 800,000/semester
Living costs
Budapest, Hungary: 772-1,201 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.