Overview

Key Features

Have you ever wondered how you could improve your English efficiently? Are you considering continuing your university studies in English? Are you thinking about making a big change in your life and career and start something new? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, then your place is here with us at IBS University Foundation Programme.
The teachers are highly qualified, well-experienced, they pay attention to your individual needs and they have been striving to do their best to help you improve your English and reach your aims in life. We have a friendly, supportive atmosphere, where students can experience studying in an international team, where teachers are more like mentors.
The classrooms are well-equipped, every classroom has a computer and a projector or flat-screen television.
The students of the International University Foundation programme from International Business School get 400 hours of English, 16 classes per week. So what are you waiting for? Join us, we are looking forward to meeting you here at IBS in Budapest, in the heart of Europe.

Programme Structure

Our programme offers English language subjects on four levels:

On the elementary level, students get General English, where they can build up their language knowledge from the foundations.

On the lower-intermediate level, in addition to General English, students also get Culture Projects subject, where they can focus on their oral skills and on the nature of project work, which is highly appreciated at workplaces and universities all around the world.

On the intermediate level, students get four subjects, General English, Study Skills, Maths and IT Skills and Culture Projects. Since students’ level of English is higher here, they are able to learn a range of excellent subjects, which enable them to continue their studies in English either on a BA or MA course.

On the upper-intermediate level, we have five subjects, General English, Business English, Study Skills, Maths and IT Skills and Culture Projects.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Budapest, Hungary

Disciplines

Education Language Studies View 11 other preparation in Education in Hungary

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

High School Leaving Certificate
This is an English course with groups from beginner to advanced level. Non-EU students must have a high school diploma to be able to attend.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

6000 EUR / year

≈ 6000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

6000 EUR / year

≈ 6000 EUR / year

Living costs

Budapest

Hungary

172338 - 268251 HUF / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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