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Corvinus University of Budapest (Budapesti Corvinus Egyetem) is a prestigious private research university in Hungary, specializing in business administration, economics, and social sciences. It operates in Budapest and Székesfehérvár, enrolling around 9,600 students and offering programs in Hungarian, English, French, and German. Historical Overview Founded in 1846 as József Industrial School. Became Faculty of Economics of the Royal Hungarian University in 1920. Merged into Hungarian Royal Palatine Joseph University of Technology and Economics in 1934. Became Hungarian University of Economics in 1948 and renamed Karl Marx University of Economic Sciences in 1953. Renamed University of Economics of Budapest in 1990 after Hungary’s political transition. 2000: Merged with the College of Public Administration, forming Budapest University of Economic Sciences and Public Administration (BUESPA). 2003: Integrated faculties from University of Horticulture. 2004: Adopted its current name, referencing King Matthias Corvinus and his Bibliotheca Corviniana. 2012: The Faculty of Public Administration became part of the National University of Public Service. 2019: Placed under the Maecenas Universitatis Corvini Foundation, receiving government assets for financial independence. 2021: Előd Takáts became rector, succeeding András Lánczi. Notable Alumni Includes former Hungarian prime ministers, governors of the Hungarian National Bank, and other influential figures in politics and business. The university remains one of Hungary’s most prestigious and selective institutions, recognized for its strong focus on economics and public administration.