Budapest Metropolitan University

Budapest, Hungary

Budapest Metropolitan University (METU) is Hungary's largest private university of applied sciences, located in Budapest and founded in 2000. It offers a wide range of bachelor's and master's programs in business administration, marketing, communication, media studies, tourism, graphic design, animation, and film — with many programs available in English for international students. METU emphasizes practical, industry-relevant education with strong ties to over 200 partner companies and a vibrant multicultural environment. The university holds QS Stars 4-Star status and is accredited by the Hungarian Accreditation Committee (MAB).

Key facts

• Country: Hungary
• City: Budapest
• Founded: 2000
• Students: 8,000
• Global ranking: #1000
• Acceptance rate: 80%
• Tuition: €7,000–€9,980 per year
• Average living cost: €800/month
• Application deadline: 2026-01-15
• Languages of instruction: Hungarian, English

Programs

• Commerce and Marketing (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Business Administration) — €7,000/yr , 3.5 years
• International Business Economics (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Business Administration) — €7,200/yr , 4 years
• Communication and Media Studies (M.A.) (Master, Media & Communications) — €7,800/yr , 2 years
• Human Resource Counselling (M.Sc.) (Master, Business Administration) — €7,800/yr , 2 years
• Fashion and Textile Design (M.A.) (Master, Arts & Humanities) — €9,980/yr , 2 years
• Tourism Management (M.A.) (Master, Business Administration) — €7,200/yr , 2 years
• Creative Photography (B.A.) (Bachelor, Arts & Humanities) — €9,980/yr , 3 years
• Media Design (M.A.) (Master, Media & Communications) — €9,980/yr , 2 years
• Graphic Design (B.A.) (Bachelor, Arts & Humanities) — €9,980/yr , 3 years
• International Relations (B.A.) (Bachelor, Social Sciences) — €7,800/yr , 3 years
• Environmental Design (B.A.) (Bachelor, Other) — €9,980/yr , 3 years
• Business Development (M.Sc.) (Master, Economics) — €7,200/yr , 2 years
• Communication and Media Studies (B.A.) (Bachelor, Media & Communications) — €7,800/yr , 3 years
• Animation (M.A.) (Master, Other) — €9,980/yr , 2 years
• International Economy and Business (M.Sc.) (Master, Economics) — €7,800/yr , 2 years
• Finance and Accounting (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Business Administration) — €7,000/yr , 3.5 years
• Art and Design Management (M.A.) (Master, Business Administration) — €7,980/yr , 2 years
• Visual Representation (B.A.) (Bachelor, Other) — €9,980/yr , 3 years
• Design Culture (B.A.) (Bachelor, Other) — €9,980/yr , 3 years
• Business Administration and Management (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Business Administration) — €7,000/yr , 3.5 years
• Film and Media Studies (B.A.) (Bachelor, Media & Communications) — €9,980/yr , 3 years
• Tourism and Catering (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Tourism & Hospitality) — €7,000/yr , 4 years
• Graphic Design (M.A.) (Master, Arts & Humanities) — €9,980/yr , 2 years
• MBA (Correspondence / Part-time) (M.Sc.) (Master, Business Administration) — €8,200/yr , 1 years
• Marketing (M.Sc.) (Master, Business Administration) — €7,200/yr , 2 years
• Media Design (B.A.) (Bachelor, Media & Communications) — €9,980/yr , 3 years
• Business Administration (M.Sc.) (Master, Business Administration) — €8,200/yr , 2 years
• Management and Leadership (M.Sc.) (Master, Business Administration) — €7,200/yr , 2 years