In this supportive, partnership-based teacher-student relationship, it becomes easier to see the next step, whether it’s moving towards arts, economics, or humanities studies, or even taking a gap year. Teachers help students choose freely and pursue what is most beneficial for them to become happy and balanced adults.

In 2024, the school held its second round of graduation exams and entrance processes. We were particularly pleased when the head of the graduation exam committee praised our administration and school atmosphere, but even more so that nearly every graduating student was able to continue their studies as they had planned.

The range of fields was broad: economics, humanities, and arts were among the students’ goals, and the preparation and hard work paid off. With only one exception, all JPP graduates were accepted where they wanted to go, and the range of interests was very diverse.

The high school at BPS is not an elite training ground, nor does it focus on one specific field. This is well demonstrated by the variety of choices made by BPS graduates, from Europe’s top 30 universities, Hungary’s top reforming Corvinus University, the Buddhist University, to taking a gap year—students followed their personal interests and goals.

• Gap Year - 3
• Budapest Metropolitan University (METU) - 3 students
• The American University of Rome - 1 student
• Hungarian Buddhist University - 1 student
• IE University, Segovia, Spain - 1 student
• Hungarian Dance Academy - 1 student
• Accademia Italiana, Florence1Bocconi University, Italy - 1 student
• Corvinus University of Budapest - 1 student
• International Business School (IBS) - 1 student

Four graduates are continuing their studies at foreign universities:

• Bocconi University (Italy), Economics
• IE University, Segovia (Spain), Law and International Relations
• Accademia Italiana (Florence), Photography
• The American University of Rome

According to the Times Higher Education ranking, Bocconi University is ranked 27th in the world and 9th in Europe for economics and business studies. IE University ranks between 101-125th globally for law programs, and according to QS World University Rankings, it is one of the top institutions in Spain for Law and International Relations, placing among the top 100 law programs worldwide. Both Accademia Italiana and The American University of Rome are also highly regarded for their programs in the arts and cultural studies.

Students continuing their studies in Hungary have been accepted into the following universities:

• Corvinus University of Budapest, Economics
• Budapest Metropolitan University (METU), Media Design (BA)
• Budapest Metropolitan University (METU), Communication and Media in English (BA)
• Budapest Metropolitan University (METU), Photography (BA)
• Hungarian Buddhist University, Bachelor’s Program
• Hungarian Dance Academy, Dancer and Choreographer - Modern Dance (BA)
• International Business School (IBS), Economics

To be admitted to Corvinus and METU, at least 400 points (out of a maximum 500) were required, while admission to the Hungarian Dance Academy involved a multi-step process. Admission to arts programs also involves multi-stage, performance-based assessments requiring concentration and dedication.

Not all students feel ready to continue their studies immediately. Several BPS graduates have decided to take a gap year to spend time focusing on themselves, traveling, doing volunteer work, or pursuing personal projects. Some were accepted to universities but chose to defer their admission to focus on themselves and their goals. Two students will stay in Hungary, and one will go to Scotland for a gap year, where they will volunteer.