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Foundation Year for Business Studies
Preparatory · Full Time · On Campus · 1–2 semesters · Intakes: February & September
Updated 19 August 2026
Tuition Fee: €5,500Deadline: ASAPIELTS: 4.0 bandLocation: Budapest, Hungary
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Key Highlights
Tuition Fee
€5,500
৳780,120 BDT
Application Fee
€200
Deadline
ASAP
Apply early
Location
Budapest, Hungary
Programme Link
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Official Wekerle International University site
At a glance
Basic Information
Course NameFoundation Year for Business Studies (delivered in English)
LevelPre-Master's / Preparatory
Course TypeFoundation / Preparatory (non-degree)
Campus ModeOn Campus
Duration1 or 2 semesters
IntakesFebruary & September
DisciplineBusiness English, Academic Skills, Mathematics & European Studies
Eligibility
Academic Requirements
School-Leaving Requirement (Main)
- A recognised school-leaving qualification completed after 12 years of education is required; authenticated certificates and result sheets must be submitted
- WIU publishes a minimum of 50% in English, Mathematics and the overall result in both the 10-year and 12-year school certificates
Note
Meeting the published minimums does not guarantee admission. Eligibility, document authenticity, English ability and the institutional entrance assessment remain subject to WIU review.
Tests
Standardized Test Requirement
No SAT or ACT is published as a requirement. WIU’s admission terms refer to successful completion of an institutional entrance examination.
Language
English Proficiency Requirements
| Test | Overall Score | Minimum per Band |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 4.0 band | Not specified |
| TOEFL iBT | 47 | Not specified |
| Other recognised certificate | Minimum B1 equivalent | Not specified |
Notes
- WIU requires B1-level English and lists IELTS 4.0 band or TOEFL iBT 47 as accepted examples. No separate minimum IELTS score for each band is published.
- The programme is designed to develop students to B2 English while strengthening business communication, academic study skills and Mathematics for later Bachelor’s study.
Waiver: Not Available, recognised B1-level English evidence required.
Funding
Scholarships
WIU has advertised the intake-specific “Enrol One, Empower Three” Scholarship for eligible international students: when a student completes the Foundation Year and continues to an English-taught Bachelor’s programme at WIU, the Foundation tuition may cover the first year of Bachelor’s tuition. If the student does not progress to a WIU Bachelor’s programme, the Foundation tuition is non-refundable. Availability and current terms must be reconfirmed for the intended intake.
Good to know
Remarks & Additional Information
- Apply ASAP. WIU’s latest published international fee chart lists EUR 5,500 and EUR 3,500 advance-payment options, plus EUR 200 payable during registration; confirm the current invoice before payment.
- The full-time programme runs for one or two semesters and targets B2 English through Business English, Academic Skills, European Civilization and business-focused Mathematics.
- It prepares students for business Bachelor’s study, including Commerce and Marketing or Business Administration and Management; progression remains subject to WIU’s degree-entry conditions.
- Bangladeshi applicants normally submit the study residence-permit application outside Hungary. Admission, visa and residence-permit decisions and timelines remain authority-controlled.
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