Central European University : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details

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.

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Why CEU?

World-ranked master's and doctoral programs in the humanities and social sciences
Interdisciplinary bachelor’s programs taught by leading scholars
Valuable degree accredited in the U.S. and Austria
Close supervision and faculty contact with top researchers
Outstanding 7:1 student-faculty ratio
Students and faculty from 100+ countries, with no dominant nationality
82% of our graduate students receive financial aid
Committed to academic freedom and open debate

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?

World-ranked master's and doctoral programs in the humanities and social sciences
Interdisciplinary bachelor’s programs taught by leading scholars
Valuable degree accredited in the U.S. and Austria
Close supervision and faculty contact with top researchers
Outstanding 7:1 student-faculty ratio
Students and faculty from 100+ countries, with no dominant nationality
82% of our graduate students receive financial aid
Committed to academic freedom and open debate

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

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):

Year 1: €500
Year 2: €1,000
Year 3: €1,500
Year 4: €2,000

The application deadline for financial aid is February 1st.

Scholarships also include:

Partial Tuition Award
Presidential Scholar Award
External financial support and scholarship opportunities

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)

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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

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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

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General

GPA

3+

GMAT

600+

ACT

27+

SAT

650+

International Baccalaureate

33+

PTE Academic

59+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

180+

TOEFL

88+

IELTS

6.5+

Bachelor

ACT

27+

Master

IELTS

6.5+

TOEFL

88+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

180+

PTE Academic

59+

Please check individual programs for additional program-specific requirements

Tuition fee and scholarships

Tuition Fee
Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

12,000 EUR

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

-

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

12,000 EUR

Other Expenses

-

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.