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Philosophy, Politics, Economy (PPE)

Corvinus University of Budapest · Hungary

Philosophy, Politics, Economy (PPE)

Six-semester interdisciplinary degree in English joining philosophy, politics and economics, with eight specialisations you choose later and training in analysis, policy and decision-making.

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Where
BudapestHungary
Degree
BA
Length
3 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 1,700,000 a yearEEA rate
More facts
Degree
BA
Length
3 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 year introduces all three disciplines: logic and moral and political philosophy, comparative politics and political decision-making, and economics, together with research methods and themes such as sustainability and AI. Year two links them through the individual, community and society, advanced political economy and global governance. Year three is for specialised study and two thesis projects. After year two you pick one of eight specialisations, such as Economics and Philosophy, Modern Political Problems or Global Social Challenges, and study abroad is recommended in year three. Graduates work as policy analysts, economic analysts and government relations specialists.

What you need

  • Both parts must be passed: the maths requirement (IB Maths SL 5 or HL 4 replaces the exam) and then an online interview.
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
    • Interview
    Two parts, both to be passed: the maths requirement (or exam), then a 10-15 minute interview; scored out of 100 against a yearly threshold set by the Dean.
Sources (3)
  1. Philosophy, Politics, Economy (PPE) at Corvinus — checked 2026-09-30
  2. Entry requirements
  3. IB applicants at Corvinus

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