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About Next Step International College
Next Step International College in Budapest, Hungary, aims to prepare international students for further study at European universities. Its programs support academic and language readiness for university study.
Fully English-Taught
All programs are taught in English
International Environment
A truly multicultural campus
European Universities
Preparation for EU universities
Budapest / 2026
Why Choose Next Step International College?
Academic readiness, language, and a clear direction for what comes next.
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Our Programs
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Business Administration and Management
Learn how organisations make decisions, manage resources and respond to changing markets. This BA introduces economic fundamentals, trends in the Hungarian and global economies, Hungarian taxation, accounting and finance, business law, and the basics of preparing applications and projects. You can deepen your studies through a focus on small and medium-sized enterprise management, regional development or logistics. The broad perspective is designed for students who want to launch a business, help an existing enterprise grow, or build adaptable skills for roles across the economy. The programme lasts 6 + 1 semesters and carries 180 + 30 ECTS credits.
English Language Preparation
An intensive English preparation programme built around each student’s starting level. Every student begins with a placement assessment covering speaking, listening, reading and writing, then joins the class that best matches their current ability. Structured lessons, guided conversation and academic-skills practice support steady progress toward confident university study and everyday communication.
German Language Preparation
An intensive German preparation programme organised around each student’s current proficiency. Students begin with a placement assessment covering speaking, listening, reading and writing, then join the class that best matches their level. Level-based instruction, practical conversation and academic-language practice create a clear path toward confident study and everyday communication in German-speaking environments.
International Business Economics
Study how businesses operate across borders and how global economic change shapes decisions. This BA combines economics and applied economic sciences with international business, trade, finance, marketing and development policy. Coursework emphasises analytical thinking, problem solving, teamwork and communication, and introduces the planning of international development projects connected to public institutions and global or EU frameworks. Graduates can pursue work with companies of different sizes, international institutions and public-sector development programmes, and may continue to master’s study. The programme lasts 8 semesters and carries 180 + 60 ECTS credits.
International Relations
Understand how international politics, economics, law and European Union institutions shape an interconnected world. This BA covers international relations theory, international organisations, EU integration and law, global and regional affairs, security policy and project management. Students develop tools to interpret international events, work across cultural contexts and engage with EU opportunities. Graduates may pursue roles involving international and EU affairs in ministries, government and public institutions, local government, economic organisations and private companies, including work on applications and projects. The programme lasts 6 semesters and carries 180 ECTS credits.