Bachelor of Finance and Accounting

If you have a structured approach to problems, are curious about the interrelationships of business and corporate life, the drivers of financial processes, and want to plan and manage them, this is the degree for you. A degree from ELTE's Faculty of Economics opens up dozens of opportunities, because during your three and a half years here you will learn the ins and outs of the profession from experts. Our Bachelor's programme is accredited by the world's largest accountancy body, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), paving the way for you to gain a prestigious qualification in finance and accounting, recognised in 180 countries around the world, and to take up similar positions worldwide.

The European Union's Erasmus+ programme offers you the opportunity to study at over 70 universities in Europe, and ELTE's international cooperation network allows you to study at many overseas universities. Our special language programme supports the study of 7 foreign languages in addition to English. Furthermore, in the Finance and Accounting programme, you can study the whole programme or selected courses in English.

The most common career opportunities for young graduates:

• Accountant - Accounting assistant
• Controller and business analyst 
• Internal auditor
• Tax and transfer pricing consultant 
• Treasury associate
• Risk manager/risk analyst 
• Investment analyst
• Starting your own business

After completing your Bachelor's degree, you can continue your studies with a master's degree in finance or accounting, which will prepare you specifically for a management position. Financial managers are responsible for designing and managing the financial and economic processes of an organisation and making strategic decisions. They are responsible for financial planning, forecasting and overseeing financial reporting.

Starting salaries in finance and accounting range from HUF 600,000 to HUF 750,000 gross per month, depending on whether the new graduate starts with a bachelor's or master's degree. With a few years' experience in the field, you can earn between HUF 900,000 and HUF 1,300,000, while salaries in higher management positions can reach over HUF 1,800,000, and even up to HUF 3,700,000 at the senior financial management level (CFO, Chief Financial Officer).

State-funded scholarships:

• Automatic for those who receive a state-funded scholarship (no extra payment for English tuition)
• To keep a state-funded scholarship, you must have completed a total of 36 credits in the last two active semesters and have a minimum GPA of 3.00.