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Corvinus does not strictly require the GMAT or GRE for its Master in Management. Admission to the standalone MSc in Management runs through an in-house written entrance examination (plus an oral exam for some applicants), and a recognised test score is accepted as an alternative if you have one — at least GMAT 500, GRE 300, NMAT 150 or CAT 80th percentile. Because no GMAT average is published for admitted students, there is no score range to quote — the figures above are the minimum thresholds the school will accept, not a class profile. The standalone MSc in Management does not mandate a separate English certificate, though the programme is taught entirely in English; the CEMS-integrated Management & Leadership track does require TOEFL iBT 100 or IELTS 7.0. If you're weighing test-optional routes, see our guide to a MiM in Europe without the GMAT.
Corvinus University of Budapest does not publish a GMAT range.
Most European MiM programs, including this one, accept the GRE and often the GMAT Focus
Edition or a school-specific test as alternatives, and weigh the whole application —
academics, internships, essays, and interview — rather than the score alone.
Frequently asked questions
Do you need the GMAT for the Corvinus Master in Management?
No. Admission to the standalone MSc in Management runs through an in-house written entrance exam (plus an oral exam for some applicants), with a recognised test score accepted as an alternative if you have one — at least GMAT 500, GRE 300, NMAT 150 or CAT 80th percentile. No admitted-student GMAT average is published, so those figures are acceptance thresholds, not a class profile. The standalone MSc in Management doesn't require a separate English certificate (the programme is taught in English), whereas the CEMS-integrated Management & Leadership track requires TOEFL iBT 100 or IELTS 7.0.
When is the Corvinus application deadline?
Corvinus has a single annual September intake. For the 2026 intake the application platform closed on 25 June 2026 for self-funded, visa-requiring international applicants (written entrance exam by 28 June, oral exams 15–17 July), and stayed open until 13 August 2026 for EU/EEA and non-visa nationals (written exam 16 August, oral exams 24–26 August). Because there is only one window a year, plan around the application deadline and the time you'll then need for a Hungarian student visa or residence permit, and confirm the current cycle's exact dates on Corvinus's application page.
Sources
Corvinus University of Budapest — MSc in Management (Master in Management, MiM) ↗ — Corvinus University of Budapest
Corvinus University of Budapest — About the university (history, accreditations, CEMS, scale) ↗ — Corvinus University of Budapest
Corvinus University of Budapest — Admissions requirements (entrance exam, GMAT/GRE thresholds, English, application fee) ↗ — Corvinus University of Budapest
Corvinus University of Budapest — Application information (2026 intake timeline) ↗ — Corvinus University of Budapest
CEMS — Corvinus University of Budapest (Hungary's only CEMS member; member since 1996; CEMS MIM) ↗ — CEMS Global Alliance