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Data Science in Business

Corvinus University of Budapest · Hungary

Data Science in Business

Eight-semester data science degree in English with strong maths, statistics and programming (Python, SQL, R), practical data-lab projects and about 480 hours of internship; no programming experience needed.

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Where
BudapestHungary
Degree
BSc
Length
4 years
Taught in
English
Starts
Autumn 2027
Apply by
Not published yet2026: rolling; exams to 26 May; early bird 26 Jan
Admission
SelectiveEntrance exam
EU/EEA fee
HUF 1,980,000 a yearEEA rate
More facts
Degree
BSc
Length
4 years
Taught in
English
Starts
Autumn 2027

Deadlines

Not published yet2026: rolling; exams to 26 May; early bird 26 Jan

  1. 6 July 2027*

    IB results released
    Details

    After most Hungarian deadlines. You apply on predicted grades and entrance exams, and upload the Diploma once you have it.

    Source

  2. 1 August 2027*

    Corvinus - final diplomas, certificates and proof of English due
    Hard deadline
    Details

    Published as "1 August" with no year, twice: the application-information page lists "Step 8 Submit final diplomas and certificates by 1 August", and the admissions-requirements page says Corvinus "accepts the following proof of English language proficiency (minimum equivalent B2 level) submitted no later than 1 August". This site assumes the 2027 intake. Comfortable for an IB candidate - the diploma is issued in early July - but it is the last gate before enrolment, and an offer is conditional on it.

    Source

* Last year’s date, not yet confirmed.

Every date in Hungary

What it is

The first two years build mathematical and statistical foundations (calculus, linear algebra, probability) using Excel and R, with Python and SQL programming taught from scratch, plus economics, accounting, databases, data visualisation and statistical modelling. Later years turn to machine learning, business intelligence and project courses such as data-driven business decisions, worked on corporate datasets in the university's data labs. A long internship and a thesis complete the degree. Exchange places are available through the university's partner network. Graduates work as data analysts, BI consultants, AI specialists and financial analysts.

What you need

  • IB Maths SL 5 or HL 4 replaces the Corvinus maths exam; without it you sit the online 60-minute maths exam.
Requirements in full

Every IB applicant at Corvinus

The IB Diploma is named as accepted: IB English SL 5 or HL 4 covers the English proof, and Maths SL 5 or HL 4 replaces the maths entrance exam. No GPA or subject minimum; admission is on exam or interview points.

Where it says so

Its entry requirements

Check it on uni-corvinus.hu

How places are decided

    • Entrance exam
    Scored out of 100; the Dean sets a points threshold each year. The online maths exam (26 questions) is skipped with IB Maths SL 5 or HL 4.
Sources (3)
  1. Data Science in Business at Corvinus — checked 2026-09-30
  2. Entry requirements
  3. IB applicants at Corvinus

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