Hungarian University ranked among top global finance schools

For the first time, a Hungarian university’s English-language finance program has been ranked in the Financial Times’ Top 70 Masters in Finance global ranking. In this prestigious list, Corvinus University of Budapest’s master’s program secured 15th place in terms of value for money and 69th overall.

Financial Times recognizes Hungarian university in top finance rankings

The Financial Times released its ranking of the world’s best finance master’s programs, which this year includes Corvinus University’s English-language finance master’s program as the only representative from Hungary. This list, published yesterday, places the Hungarian university alongside prestigious institutions such as the London Business School and Switzerland’s University of St. Gallen.

Out of the numerous quality finance master’s programs globally, only 70 were featured in the ranking, with several popular European programs missing from the list. The evaluation criteria cover a broad range of aspects, from the current salaries and salary growth of graduates three years after completion, to the development of their career trajectory, and the ratio of international students and faculty.

Corvinus performed exceptionally well in terms of value for money, ranking 15th, ahead of institutions like HEC Paris and Italy’s Bocconi University. The university also achieved 17th place in the sub-ranking for international study experiences, ahead of institutions like Tilburg University in the Netherlands. Corvinus also performed strongly in terms of career progression for its finance master’s graduates, ranking 33rd in this category. Overall, Corvinus placed 69th in the total ranking.

“Corvinus University has a long-standing tradition of excellence in finance education. Our finance graduates are highly sought after by employers, not only in the banking sector but across all areas of the economy. Thanks to our international efforts, the program we launched in English just a few years ago has received significant recognition. This ranking clearly conveys to both domestic and international markets that the education provided here is of the highest quality and holds great value for both Hungarian and international students”, said Bruno van Pottelsberghe, Rector of Corvinus University.