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Budapest Business School

Budapest Business School

Hungary

uni-bge.hu

About

Budapest Business School (BBS), officially Budapest Business School - University of Applied Sciences (BGE), is one of Hungary's largest and most prominent universities specializing in business and economics. It is best known for its strong practical, career-oriented education, particularly in areas like International Business, Finance and Accounting, and Tourism and Catering. For international students, BBS offers a wide array of English-taught Bachelor's and Master's programs, supported by a dedicated International Office that facilitates exchange programs and provides comprehensive assistance. A distinctive characteristic is its strong emphasis on practical training and dual education opportunities, preparing students for immediate entry into the global workforce.

Background

Budapest University of Economics and Business (BUEB) (Hungarian: Budapesti Gazdaságtudományi Egyetem) is a public business school specializing in business studies and social sciences, located in Budapest, Hungary. It was founded in 1857 by the merchants and bankers of Austria-Hungary. It is the oldest public business school in the world, and the second oldest among all business schools, after the ESCP Business School in Paris. BUEB is the largest business school in Hungary. It conducts education and research in areas such as leadership, economics, operations management, marketing, entrepreneurship, and organizational behavior. The school offers 12 bachelor's degree programs, usually in English, French, German, or Hungarian, and 12 master's degree programs, including Master of Finance, Master of Management (equivalent to an MBA), Master of International Business, and Master of Tourism Management. It also offers a PhD in Management and other post-graduate professional qualifications.

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Quick facts

Country
Hungary
City
Budapest
Founded
1857
Source: Wikidata
Type
Public
Bachelor's & master's students
17,929 (2021/22)
Source: ETER (CC BY 4.0)
Website
uni-bge.hu
Source: Wikidata

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