Key information
- Duration: Full-time, 48 months
- Starting: September 2027
- Apply before: March 2027
- Language: English
- Delivered: On Campus
- Campus Location: Budapest, Hungary
Overview
As a geopolitical programme of this kind, the Geopolitics and Sustainable Development programme offered at Corvinus University of Budapest is unique in the country.
Key facts
The quality of education is raised partly by the courses and lectures of renowned colleagues in our field, and partly by renowned foreign guest researchers and lecturers. Along with many others, we had e.g. George Friedman, László Borhi, John Morelli and Deirdre Pfeiffer as visiting professors.
From the beginning, foreign students have also been admitted to the programme, from various countries such as China, Myanmar, Turkey, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Programme Structure
Research areas include:
- economic geography,
- geopolitics,
- development policy,
- urban planning,
- environmental economics,
- environmental policy,
- green finances,
- the relationship between sustainability and any of the above topics
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
13,034 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: 778-1,211 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.