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Central European University
Central European University (CEU), Vienna Austria
# =32QS WUR Ranking By Subject
3Undergraduate programs
53Postgraduate programs
12,000 EURTuition Fee/year
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About Central European University
Based in Vienna and Budapest, Central European University (CEU) brings together students and faculty from over 100 countries to exchange ideas in an open and dynamic community in the heart of Europe.
CEU is accredited in the United States, Austria and Hungary, and offers 50 English-language graduate degree programs in a wide range of disciplines, as well as three interdisciplinary undergraduate programs in the social sciences and humanities. Listed among the top 100 universities worldwide in the QS World University Rankings in a variety of subjects, CEU is known for excellence in teaching and research. English is the official language of instruction at CEU.
To learn more about CEU, visit its social media platforms: Facebook ; Instagram ; YouTube ; Twitter ; LinkedIn .
Why CEU?
Study in Vienna
Consistently ranked among the world’s “most livable city” by the Economist Intelligence Unit, Vienna has much to offer, from a wide range of academic and state-of-the-art research opportunities to vibrant student life. Being home to a large student population, the Austrian capital is a multicultural hotspot with a thriving international community. Vienna offers an intriguing blend of modern urban life and Central European tradition, with world-class galleries and museums, concerts, open-air festivals, and more.
This is a city with outstanding public transportation and infrastructure. Located in the heart of Europe, Vienna is also ideal for those who wish to travel around Europe, with its excellent transport links to Austria’s top sights and other must-see capitals of the continent.
About Central European University
Based in Vienna and Budapest, Central European University (CEU) brings together students and faculty from over 100 countries to exchange ideas in an open and dynamic community in the heart of Europe.
CEU is accredited in the United States, Austria and Hungary, and offers 50 English-language graduate degree programs in a wide range of disciplines, as well as three interdisciplinary undergraduate programs in the social sciences and humanities. Listed among the top 100 universities worldwide in the QS World University Rankings in a variety of subjects, CEU is known for excellence in teaching and research. English is the official language of instruction at CEU.
To learn more about CEU, visit its social media platforms: Facebook ; Instagram ; YouTube ; Twitter ; LinkedIn .
Why CEU?
Study in Vienna
Consistently ranked among the world’s “most livable city” by the Economist Intelligence Unit, Vienna has much to offer, from a wide range of academic and state-of-the-art research opportunities to vibrant student life. Being home to a large student population, the Austrian capital is a multicultural hotspot with a thriving international community. Vienna offers an intriguing blend of modern urban life and Central European tradition, with world-class galleries and museums, concerts, open-air festivals, and more.
This is a city with outstanding public transportation and infrastructure. Located in the heart of Europe, Vienna is also ideal for those who wish to travel around Europe, with its excellent transport links to Austria’s top sights and other must-see capitals of the continent.
Available programs
Bachelor UG
Master PG
PHD
CEU offers three interdisciplinary undergraduate programs in the social sciences and humanities:
• Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) • Culture, Politics and Society (CPS) • Quantitative Social Sciences (QSS)
Entry requirements for undergraduate programs at CEU are as follows:
• Completed online application form • High school records • Proof of English proficiency • CV • Application essay • Letter of motivation • Letter of recommendation • Evidence of mathematical competence (only for the Quantitative Social Sciences program) • Interview (finalists only)
The tuition fee for all students at an undergraduate level is €7,000 per year.
Find out about special funding available at the undergraduate level here.
Special funding includes:
• Program scholarships • Presidential Scholar Award (which covers part of the tuition fee throughout the four years of BA studies as follows):
The application deadline for financial aid is February 1st.
Scholarships also include:Students may also benefit from external financial support and scholarship opportunities.
In order to apply, applicants need to complete and submit the online application form on the CEU website, along with the required application documents.
Arts and Humanities (2)
BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Social Sciences and Management (2)
BA in Culture, Politics and Society
BA/ BSc in Data Science and Society
CEU offers 35 master’s and 12 doctoral programs in a wide range of fields:
• Cognitive Science • Economics and Business • Environmental Sciences and Policy • Gender Studies • History • International Relations • Legal Studies • Medieval Studies • Nationalism Studies • Network and Data Science • Philosophy • Political Science • Public Policy • Sociology and Social Anthropology
Find out about graduate entry requirements here.
General admissions requirements for graduate programs:
• Completed online application form • Proof of English proficiency • Letters of recommendation • CV • Bachelor’s/master’s degree • Academic records
Program-specific requirements for graduate programs:
• Academic writing (statement of purpose, research proposal, academic essay on a given subject or writing sample) • Some programs at the Department of Economics and Business require GRE or GMAT scores as an entry condition. Alternatively, candidates may take the CEU Math Test.
The tuition fee for the majority of CEU master’s programs is €12,000 per year. Joint programs charge different fees established in cooperation with partner universities.
Special funding and scholarships are available at graduate level – granted on the basis of academic merit and financial need.
Financial aid is granted on the basis of academic merit. CEU scholarships are available for most of our programs. Please make sure to check your future program's website before you start your application.
The CEU Master's Scholarships may cover various amounts of the tuition fee and provide health insurance coverage.
In addition, it may also include a monthly stipend to assist with housing and living costs.
CEU Master’s Excellence Scholarship - 1,000 EUR/month
CEU Master's Distinction Scholarship - 750 EUR/month
CEU Master's Scholarship - 500 EUR/month
CEU Master's Partial Scholarship - 300 EUR/month
Application deadline for financial aid: February 1
Arts and Humanities (4)
MA in Comparative History (1 year)
MA in Comparative History (2 years) – Track: Comparative History from 1500 till present time
MA in Comparative History (2 years) – Track: Late Antique, Medieval, and Renaissance Studies
MA in History in the Public Sphere
MA in Late Antique, Medieval and Early Modern Studies
MA in Philosophy (1 year)
MA in Philosophy (2 years)
Business and Management (4)
MS in Finance
MSc in Business Analytics
Natural Sciences (4)
MSc in Environmental Sciences and Policy
MSc in Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management (MESPOM)
Social Sciences and Management (4)
LLM in Comparative Constitutional Law
LLM in Global Business Law and Regulation
LLM in Human Rights
MA in Critical Gender Studies
MA in Cultural Heritage Studies – Track: Academic Research and Protection of Cultural Heritage
MA in Cultural Heritage Studies – Track: Cultural Heritage Management and Policy
MA in Economic Policy in Global Markets
MA in Economics
MA in European Women's and Gender History (MATILDA)
MA in Gender Studies
MA in Global Economic Relations
MA in Human Rights
MA in International Public Affairs
MA in International Relations (1 year)
MA in International Relations (2 years)
MA in Nationalism Studies (1 year)
MA in Nationalism Studies (2 years)
MA in Political Science (1 year)
MA in Political Science (2 years)
MA in Public Policy
MA in Public Policy (Mundus MAPP)
MA in Sociology and Social Anthropology (One-Year)
MA in Sociology and Social Anthropology (Two-Year)
MA in Women's and Gender Studies (GEMMA)
Master of Public Administration
Arts and Humanities (6)
Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Sciences and Policy
PhD in Comparative History
PhD in Late Antique, Medieval and Early Modern Studies
PhD in Philosophy
Business and Management (6)
PhD in Business Administration
Engineering and Technology (6)
PhD in Network Science
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
PhD in Cognitive Science
Natural Sciences (6)
PhD in Environmental Sciences and Policy
Social Sciences and Management (6)
Doctor of Juridical Science / Doctor iuris
PhD in Comparative Gender Studies
PhD in Economics
PhD in Political Science – Track: Comparative Politics
PhD in Political Science – Track: Comparative and International Political Economy
PhD in Political Science – Track: International Relations
PhD in Political Science – Track: Political Theory
PhD in Political Science – Track: Public Policy
PhD in Sociology and Social Anthropology
University information
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One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
Rankings & ratings
Central European University is one of the top private universities in Vienna, Austria. It is ranked #=32 in QS WUR Ranking By Subject 2024.
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