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International Business School (IBS)

International Business School is a state-recognised private business school in Budapest, known for English-taught, practice-led education, small interactive classes and internationally awarded degree pathways.

Updated 9 August 2026

State recognised BAC and FIBAA quality assuranceFoundation · Bachelor's · Master's · MBA · PhD ProgrammesFounded in 1991

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International Business School · Budapest, Hungary

Overview

About International Business School (IBS)

International Business School (IBS) is a state-recognised private higher education institution founded in Budapest in 1991. From its origins as one of Central Europe's early private business colleges, it has developed into an internationally focused school where students study in English within a collaborative, career-conscious academic environment.

IBS is distinguished by small interactive seminars, applied assessment and skills development rather than traditional large-scale lectures. Its Budapest campus in Graphisoft Park places students beside the Danube and within an active technology and business district. Depending on the programme, graduates may receive IBS qualifications together with British degrees from The University of Buckingham, while selected pathway programmes provide opportunities linked to Dublin Business School and other international partners.

For International Business School (IBS), UnivEase provides Global Admission Counselling with structured support from programme selection to final offer acceptance. Our service includes Bangladesh-specific academic, age and study-gap review, document preparation, English and interview guidance, application coordination, tuition planning and post-offer planning. Admission, scholarship, residence permit and visa decisions remain solely with the relevant institutions and authorities.

At a glance

Key Highlights

State-recognised in Hungary, with BAC accreditation and selected FIBAA-accredited programmes

International Recognition

IBS degrees with British dual-award and selected international study options

Degree Pathways

Small-group, practice-focused teaching with strong professional skills development

Learning Style

Students and faculty representing more than 100 countries

Global Community

IELTS 6.0 for Bachelor’s and 6.5 for Master’s, or accepted alternatives

English Requirement

UpSkill training, internships, study abroad, employer links and career support

Career Focus

On-campus residence and private Budapest housing; early booking advised

Accommodation

Entry, merit, Master’s, doctoral and alumni awards subject to eligibility

Scholarships

Recognition

Rankings & Recognition

Hungarian Recognition State-recognised and officially licensed

BAC Accreditation Institutionally accredited

FIBAA Accreditation Selected programmes accredited

University of Buckingham British academic partnership and quality oversight

International Degrees Dual awards and selected global pathways

Global Community Students from 100+ countries

Catalogue

Programmes at International Business School (IBS)

BSc in Business Management with Tourism

Bachelor'sBusiness Management, Tourism, Hospitality & EventsOn Campus February & September

€4,000/yr

৳5,69,920

3 years

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BSc in Corporate Finance

Bachelor'sCorporate Finance, Accounting & Financial ManagementOn Campus February & September

€4,000/yr

৳5,69,920

3 years

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BSc in Business Management with HRM and Business Psychology

Bachelor'sBusiness Management, HRM & Business PsychologyOn Campus February & September

€4,000/yr

৳5,71,200

3 years

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BSc in Business Management with Diplomacy and International Relations

Bachelor'sBusiness Management, Diplomacy & International RelationsOn Campus February & September

€4,000/yr

৳5,71,200

3 years

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MSc in IT for Business Data Analytics

Master'sBusiness Data Analytics, IT & Applied Data ScienceOn Campus February & September

€6,400/yr

৳9,11,872

1.5 years

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MSc in Strategic International Management with Finance

Master'sStrategic International Management & FinanceOn Campus February & September

€6,400/yr

৳9,11,872

1.5 years

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BSc in Business Management with Arts

Bachelor'sBusiness Management & Arts ManagementOn Campus February & September

€4,000/yr

৳5,71,200

3 years

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BSc in Business Management with Marketing

Bachelor'sBusiness Management, Marketing & CommunicationsOn Campus February & September

€4,000/yr

৳5,71,200

3 years

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MSc in Strategic International Management

Master'sStrategic International Management & Global BusinessOn Campus February & September

€6,400/yr

৳9,11,872

1.5 years

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BSc in Business Management

Bachelor'sBusiness Management & AdministrationOn Campus February & September

€4,000/yr

৳5,71,200

3 years

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BSc in Business Management with AI and Data Analytics

Bachelor'sBusiness Management, Artificial Intelligence & Data AnalyticsOn Campus February & September

€4,000/yr

৳5,71,200

3 years

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Eligibility

Admission Requirements

IELTS: Bachelor's 6.0 overall · Master's 6.5 overall

TOEFL iBT: Bachelor's 72 · Master's 95

PTE Academic: Bachelor's 50 · Master's 58

Duolingo English Test: Bachelor's 105 · Master's 120

Undergraduate Entry for Bangladeshi Applicants: A recognised HSC, Alim or other secondary qualification may be assessed as an international school-leaving certificate. IBS publishes a minimum overall average of 50% for high-school leaving qualifications, subject to individual review, certified English translation and the selected programme's conditions.

Graduate Programmes for Bangladeshi Applicants: A first- or second-class Bachelor's degree in any academic field is accepted for the conversion-style MSc programmes. Applicants must also provide English evidence or a permitted medium-of-instruction document and complete the compulsory online Orientation Interview.

Research / PhD Programmes: A first- or second-class upper-division Master's degree is normally required, together with a detailed research plan and one academic referee's report. Progression depends on academic review, the online research interview and availability of suitable supervision.

Age & Study Gap: Under current IBS immigration-related rules, BSc applicants must be under 28 and MSc applicants under 35, with a maximum study gap of five years. Minimum entry ages also apply to Bachelor's and Foundation students.

Work Experience / Tests: GMAT and GRE are not general requirements. The MBA requires three to five years of relevant work experience, a CV, work references, a motivation letter and prior study in mathematics or finance.

Application Documents: Applicants normally upload a passport, academic certificate and transcript, certified English translations, English certificate or accepted medium-of-instruction evidence, and any programme-specific CV, reference, motivation or research documents. Originals must be presented at enrolment.

Application Portal & Fees: Applications are submitted through the IBS online portal and become valid after the non-refundable EUR 200 application fee is paid. For September, Budapest BSc tuition is generally EUR 4,000 per semester; non-EU students pay EUR 9,200 before visa support, covering one year's tuition and the EUR 1,200 registration fee. Most MSc and MBA programmes cost EUR 12,800 in total plus the EUR 1,200 non-EU registration fee.

Calendar

Application Deadlines

September - Bachelor's / Master's / MBA / Foundation: The deadline is generally 31 May. Bangladeshi applicants should not rely on late admission because tuition and visa steps require sufficient lead time.

February 2027 Intake: The 2026/27 calendar confirms new-student enrolment from 11-30 January 2027, compulsory orientation on 10-12 February and classes from 15 February. IBS has not yet published a general application deadline for this intake.

Doctoral Entry: The September PhD deadline is generally 15 April. Applicants for the next cycle should begin research-plan and supervisor preparation before the new deadline is announced.

Visa-Required Planning: Apply ASAP once the intended intake is open. IBS issues visa-support certificates after the required tuition payment, while the applicant remains responsible for securing the Hungarian residence-permit appointment and submitting the complete immigration file.

UnivEase Guidance Available

For International Business School (IBS), UnivEase provides structured admission guidance from programme selection to final offer acceptance, including Bangladesh-specific qualification, age and study-gap review, English and interview preparation, document guidance, application coordination, tuition planning and post-offer planning.

Note: Programme availability, English evidence, tuition, registration charges, payment timing, intakes, deadlines, scholarships and visa-support conditions can change. Final admission, funding, residence permit and visa decisions are made solely by IBS and the relevant Hungarian authorities.

Funding

Scholarships at International Business School (IBS)

Dr Frances Robinson Scholarship

Eligibility: IBS · One newly admitted Master's student per intake · Outstanding undergraduate record and a one-page English cover letter

Amount: 75% reduction from the total Master's tuition fee, subject to competitive selection

Budapest Master's and MBA Scholarship

Eligibility: New Budapest MSc and MBA applicants · CGPA 3.00-4.00 or 75-100% average · IELTS 7.0 / TOEFL 94 or equivalent · Motivation letter

Amount: 10%-35% reduction from the first tuition payment, linked to the published academic scale

IBS Academic Scholarship

Eligibility: Enrolled BSc students from the second active semester · Completion of the prescribed modules and qualifying IBS academic results

Amount: 10%-100% reduction from one semesterly tuition instalment under the current performance categories

IBS also publishes a Starter Scholarship, PhD Graduate Teaching Assistant support and a 25% alumni discount. Awards are limited, competitive and governed by separate criteria and deadlines; Bangladeshi applicants should confirm that their qualification profile fits the selected scholarship before relying on any reduction.

Scholarship information for International Business School (IBS) is being curated. Book a free consultation to ask about funding options.

Student life

Campus & Student Life

On-campus Housing

Residence Hall near campus, plus private Budapest housing

Campus Facilities

Library, study spaces, dining and restored Graphisoft Park buildings

Career & Skills

UpSkill training, internships, job fairs and Career Office support

Business-District Campus

Riverside Graphisoft Park campus among 60+ companies

Health Cover

Travel cover before entry and designated Hungarian insurance after arrival

Student Support

Academic, wellbeing, mentoring and international student support

Global Community

English-speaking community representing 100+ countries

IBS offers a close-knit business-school setting at Graphisoft Park with easy access to central Budapest. Residence Hall places are limited and student-funded, so Bangladeshi applicants should arrange housing, insurance, tuition funds and immigration documents early.

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