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Address global challenges with an interdisciplinary approach to development policy.
Aimed at training professionals who can identify and address broad economic and social challenges. Graduates will be equipped to apply their knowledge to development policy-making and project implementation,
A coherent, interdisciplinary approach to global development, providing deep insights into global development theory, policy, and practice.
Emphasises historically informed, holistic, and critical thinking on strategies, policies, and practices to address global challenges.
Advanced training for specialist expertise to critically analyse and understand the complexities of global development.
Provides knowledge and skills to investigate, analyse, and respond to contemporary global challenges.
Introduces students to theoretical and practical methods in global development policy and development studies, engaging with key academic and policy debates.
Who is expected to attend the training
This programme is aimed at students who want to get to the front lines of global development and are ready to work for development at global, regional, national, or local levels. We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to be able to address global development challenges with an interdisciplinary approach. These will enable you to formulate constructive proposals, develop strategies, and turn these into effective solutions that work in the real world. We welcome students from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds who are willing to engage with complex problems that require interdisciplinary approach and critical thinking. This programme is for you if you want to become an outstanding member of the global development community and contribute to a more sustainable and inclusive development of your community and the world.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Development Studies
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Address global challenges with an interdisciplinary approach to development policy.
Aimed at training professionals who can identify and address broad economic and social challenges. Graduates will be equipped to apply their knowledge to development policy-making and project implementation,
A coherent, interdisciplinary approach to global development, providing deep insights into global development theory, policy, and practice.
Emphasises historically informed, holistic, and critical thinking on strategies, policies, and practices to address global challenges.
Advanced training for specialist expertise to critically analyse and understand the complexities of global development.
Provides knowledge and skills to investigate, analyse, and respond to contemporary global challenges.
Introduces students to theoretical and practical methods in global development policy and development studies, engaging with key academic and policy debates.
Who is expected to attend the training
This programme is aimed at students who want to get to the front lines of global development and are ready to work for development at global, regional, national, or local levels. We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to be able to address global development challenges with an interdisciplinary approach. These will enable you to formulate constructive proposals, develop strategies, and turn these into effective solutions that work in the real world. We welcome students from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds who are willing to engage with complex problems that require interdisciplinary approach and critical thinking. This programme is for you if you want to become an outstanding member of the global development community and contribute to a more sustainable and inclusive development of your community and the world.
Admission Requirements
7+
100+
68+
Undergraduate diploma (or higher)
Your qualification must be legally recognised to be equivalent to a Hungarian undergraduate degree (Act C, Recognition, 2001).
If your qualifications are not in English or Hungarian, official translations into English or Hungarian will be required for all diplomas and transcripts. The institution does not require an apostille.
Minimum credit requirements In Hungary, there are specific legal prerequisites and credit requirements for studying master’s programmes.
Please make sure you meet the minimum requirements for this programme before applying. You can take a look at credit requirements on our website.
Valid passport or, in the case of EU nationals, national ID
There are no specific English language requirements in the case of Corvinus Master’s programmes. Your English language level will be assessed as part of our entrance exam process.
Entrance exam – Written test & Interview
Applicants to the MSc in Global Development Policy are required to complete a ‘Type A’ written test and an interview as part of the admissions process.
The maximum number of points you can get in the admissions process is 100. - In-house written entrance exam, type A: 60 points topics: language skills; quantitative analytical skills; logical reasoning and data insights - Interview: 30 points topics: motivation and aptitude interview
The written exam is an online test facilitated by SkillCert. Interviews are generally held online via Microsoft Teams and last around 10–15 minutes.
The written examination can be waived in the following circumstances: • If you have a diploma graded at least good/B ( ECTS ) issued by a university with AACSB or EQUIS accreditation or by a CEMS member university, including Corvinus. - If you have a diploma with a good (4) grade, you will get 50 points for the written exam - If you have a diploma with an excellent (5) grade, you will get 60 points for the written exam • Results from a recognised international test will also be accepted, if minimum scores have been achieved: at least 500 on GMAT, 300 on GRE, 150 on NMAT or 485 on GMAT FE.
Please note that, as these are minimum scores, you may need to achieve more points to be admitted.
25 May 2026
Tuition fees
International
6,800
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MSc in Global development policy
Main Campus, Budapest, Hungary
6,800 Tuition Fee/year
25 May, 2026Application Deadline
Programme overview
Main Subject
Development Studies
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Address global challenges with an interdisciplinary approach to development policy.
Who is expected to attend the training
This programme is aimed at students who want to get to the front lines of global development and are ready to work for development at global, regional, national, or local levels. We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to be able to address global development challenges with an interdisciplinary approach. These will enable you to formulate constructive proposals, develop strategies, and turn these into effective solutions that work in the real world. We welcome students from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds who are willing to engage with complex problems that require interdisciplinary approach and critical thinking. This programme is for you if you want to become an outstanding member of the global development community and contribute to a more sustainable and inclusive development of your community and the world.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Development Studies
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Address global challenges with an interdisciplinary approach to development policy.
Who is expected to attend the training
This programme is aimed at students who want to get to the front lines of global development and are ready to work for development at global, regional, national, or local levels. We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to be able to address global development challenges with an interdisciplinary approach. These will enable you to formulate constructive proposals, develop strategies, and turn these into effective solutions that work in the real world. We welcome students from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds who are willing to engage with complex problems that require interdisciplinary approach and critical thinking. This programme is for you if you want to become an outstanding member of the global development community and contribute to a more sustainable and inclusive development of your community and the world.
Admission Requirements
Your qualification must be legally recognised to be equivalent to a Hungarian undergraduate degree (Act C, Recognition, 2001).
If your qualifications are not in English or Hungarian, official translations into English or Hungarian will be required for all diplomas and transcripts.
The institution does not require an apostille.
Minimum credit requirements
In Hungary, there are specific legal prerequisites and credit requirements for studying master’s programmes.
Please make sure you meet the minimum requirements for this programme before applying. You can take a look at credit requirements on our website.
Valid passport or, in the case of EU nationals, national ID
There are no specific English language requirements in the case of Corvinus Master’s programmes. Your English language level will be assessed as part of our entrance exam process.
Entrance exam – Written test & Interview
Applicants to the MSc in Global Development Policy are required to complete a ‘Type A’ written test and an interview as part of the admissions process.
The maximum number of points you can get in the admissions process is 100.
- In-house written entrance exam, type A: 60 points
topics: language skills; quantitative analytical skills; logical reasoning and data insights
- Interview: 30 points
topics: motivation and aptitude interview
The written exam is an online test facilitated by SkillCert.
Interviews are generally held online via Microsoft Teams and last around 10–15 minutes.
The written examination can be waived in the following circumstances:
• If you have a diploma graded at least good/B ( ECTS ) issued by a university with AACSB or EQUIS accreditation or by a CEMS member university, including Corvinus.
- If you have a diploma with a good (4) grade, you will get 50 points for the written exam
- If you have a diploma with an excellent (5) grade, you will get 60 points for the written exam
• Results from a recognised international test will also be accepted, if minimum scores have been achieved: at least 500 on GMAT, 300 on GRE, 150 on NMAT or 485 on GMAT FE.
Please note that, as these are minimum scores, you may need to achieve more points to be admitted.
Tuition fees
International
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