Admission Requirements

Please find below a detailed description of all the documentation to be uploaded to our online application system. Your application will not be reviewed until ALL documentation is uploaded.

Application Form

Available here; submission is free of charge.

Professional Resume/CV

The resume should include details of the applicant’s full and part-time employment record, including the nature of work and responsibilities and the evolution of professional activities.

CEU Business School requires a minimum of three years of full-time work experience from applicants to its MBA programs.

Undergraduate Degree Diploma and Transcripts

Applicants to the graduate programs must possess an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution, comparable to an approved U.S. Bachelor's degree.

CEU Business School requires certified copies of the diploma and transcripts (academic records which shows courses taken and grades achieved broken down by academic year and/or semester of study) in original language, accompanied by official English translations.

For the evaluation of the application, applicants should upload a scanned copy of an official English translation of their diploma and transcripts to the online application system. In case of an Offer, certified copies and official translations must be submitted in hard copies to the Admissions Office, by the deadline specified in the Offer Letter.

A certified copy is one which:
- bears an ink stamp and a signature by an authorized university official, or by a public notary;
- contains the stamp and signature on each page or over a folded fastened corner of the document.

 An official translation is one which:
- bears the ink stamp and a signature of a sworn translator or an authorized official of the institution that issued the original;
- contains the stamp and signature on each page or over a folded fastened corner of the document;
- includes a statement of authenticity on the last page.

Candidates must ensure that EITHER the stamp OR the signature is in color (black ink is not acceptable).

Notes:

1. Applicants must submit academic records about the first (Bachelor’s) degree they have obtained.

2. Students holding an official diploma and transcript issued by their university in English are exempt from the requirement to submit an official copy of their diploma and transcript in the original language.

3. Students holding an official transcript containing a statement about the degree earned, including the date of graduation and the title of the academic degree awarded, are exempt from the requirement to submit an official copy of their diploma.

4. For students holding an official "Diploma Supplement," which is an additional document given with a diploma: according to EU rules, this document cannot be accepted in place of the diploma. Therefore, students holding a "Diploma Supplement" are still required to submit an official copy of the diploma in the original language with an ink stamp and signature of a notary public or an authorized university official and an official English language translation of the diploma.

Motivational Letter

CEU Business School requires an essay written on the applicant's motivation for applying to the program. It should be no longer than two pages.

Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) Score

The GMAT is an admission requirement for our graduate programs. As the GMAT is one of several criteria we use when assessing an applicant's suitability, the acceptable score is considered in relation to the assessment of the other criteria. However, as a general rule, the higher the GMAT score, the better the chance of being admitted. The average GMAT score for the last three cohorts of our MBA students is 580.

In exceptional circumstances, applicants who meet the following key requirements may be considered for a GMAT waiver from the Admissions Committee:

1. Have at least:

a) 10 years of successful management experience in business demonstrating a career progression OR

b) 7 years of successful management experience in business demonstrating a career progression and hold another Master’s or Ph.D. degree from a reputable institution;

2. Be at least 30 years of age at the start of the program they are applying for; AND

3. Fully meet all other necessary admission requirements.

If you register to take the GMAT, you must forward your test results to CEU Business School (institutional code: 0203).

For more information about the GMAT, please visit www.mba.com

English Language Proficiency 

Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English by submitting standardized English language test scores, e.g., the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or other substitute tests listed below.

If your first language is English, you will normally be exempted from this requirement. You may also be exempted if:

1. You are a current or a former CEU student;
2. You have obtained a Bachelor's or a Master's degree taught exclusively in English.

To be exempted from the English language proficiency requirement, you must include a written request as part of the application package. Decisions regarding exemptions are at the discretion of the admissions committee.

Students taking TOEFL should request a copy of their results to be sent to the CEU Business School's Admissions Office. (CEU Business School’s institution code is 0203.) Other substitute tests of the English language are as follows:

Letters of Recommendation

Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation assessing their ability to conduct graduate level work and their potential for a successful professional career.

The letters of recommendation may be completed by supervising employers, former professors, and others who are familiar with the applicant's character as well as professional and/or academic abilities and achievements.

We can only accept recommendation letters uploaded to our online application system by the referee, or via post. When received through the applicants, the Admissions Office will accept recommendation letters only if they are in a sealed envelope, with the referee's signature across the sealed envelope’s flap.

If you need any assistance in the Admission process, please feel free to contact us.

CEU Business School, Admission Office
Frankel Leó ut 30-34
1023 Budapest, Hungary
Tel: +36 1 887 5111
Fax: +36 1 887 5115
E-mail: admissions@ceubusiness.org