International Programs / Study Abroad

Budapest, Hungary

Live and Study in the Heart of Budapest 

The study abroad program at Corvinus University of Budapest (formerly the Budapest University of Economic Sciences and Public Administration) offers a unique opportunity for DePaul students to integrate into a multinational and intercultural community of students from around the world living and studying together in one of Europe's most beautiful cities.

Initiated in the spring of 1984, DePaul’s Study Abroad Program in Budapest, Hungary was one of the first U.S. programs in the region. Since then, DePaul students have experienced and witnessed first hand the phenomenal social, cultural and political transformations as Central and Eastern Europe have moved toward a market Economy. Hungary has been a leader in the economic and political changes altering the face of Europe. Studying in Budapest, DePaul students have the unique opportunity to learn about these important developments through courses and everyday interactions.

Situated on the banks of the legendary Danube River, the two cities of Buda and Pest are the center of Hungary’s industrial and cultural life. Historically tied to Austria and Germany, Hungary continues to forge new paths in the development of a multi-party political system and a market economy. Participants will enjoy the location of this renowned program. Corvinus University is set in the heart of the city and borders a thriving commercial and tourist area on the Pest side of the river.

COURSES   

Courses in this program are taught in the International Studies Center (ISC) of the Corvinus University of Budapest. The ISC is responsible for all foreign and Hungarian students following courses of study in English at the university.

The university has a large selection of available course topics including Hungarian language and culture. The courses are taught in English by faculty from around the world and include offerings in business, humanities and the social sciences. You’ll see on the course equivalency chart above that courses at Corvinus can count for requirements in majors from art to marketing, from computing to political science. This program is appropriate for a very broad range of majors, and highly recommended for its International Business courses.

During their stay in Budapest, students will receive a total of 18-22.5 credit hours for their coursework. Students are required to take a Hungarian language course at their appropriate levels. In addition, students must take either three or four electives in the areas of their choice.

Required Course (4.5 credits):

Hungarian Language - (at the appropriate level)

Elective Courses (4.5 credits each):

Students may take courses in a variety of subjects at Corvinus, including:

Art History
International Business
Computing
Economics
European Studies
History
Management
Marketing
Political Science
Sociology

Students living in Budapest are able to travel to nearby countries and cities during their weekends and breaks. In addition, the ISC provides many cultural and social events in which program participants have the opportunity to interact with Hungarian and international students.

Circumstances, such as an unexpected event abroad or a curriculum change at a host institution, may require DePaul University to make changes to the program. DePaul University reserves the right to cancel or alter programs and courses without notice.

LIVING ARRANGEMENTS   

DePaul students in this program will either live in a dormitory or rent apartments with other international students at Corvinus University. Students are able to eat at the school cafeteria, located in the main University building, or prepare their own meals in a small kitchenette in their dormitory or in their apartments.

EXPENSES   

In addition to DePaul tuition for 18-22.5 credit hours, costs include a specific program fee. For updated information on specific programs expenses, click here: 

For this program, the fee covers housing in the dormitory and study abroad health insurance. It does not include meals.

In addition to meals, students must plan their budgets to cover airfare, passport and visa fees, local transportation, supplies, textbooks and personal expenses. Students choosing to live in apartments must also pay their own rent.

Program fees are based on actual costs of the prior year and projections for the current year. Inflation and fluctuating exchange rates make it impossible to state a fixed cost. DePaul University reserves the right to adjust program fees without notice.

Scholarship Opportunities

The Study Abroad Program is also accepting applications for the Jason M. Bristow Study Abroad Scholarship.  This scholarship is an award of $1,500 given to one student annually.  All DePaul students studying for the first time in one of DePaul's term-long programs in Hungary or Poland are eligible, including adult and returning students.

APPLICATION   

There is no language prerequisite. However, students must have at least a 2.5 GPA to participate in this program. To apply to this program, students must submit the following to the Study Abroad Program office:

  • A complete DePaul Study Abroad Program application form
  • Two (2) academic recommendation forms from faculty familiar with your academic work.
  • An official copy of your transcripts. At DePaul, these may be requested on Campus Connect in the Students section under Records and Registration.

DePaul University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex or handicap in admissions, employment or the provision of services. Inquiries regarding this policy should be addressed to the Director of Human Resources, 1 East Jackson Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60604.

Application Deadline:  February 15

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