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MA in International Public Affairs

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Central European University, Vienna, Austria
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Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

12,000 EURTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

Public PolicyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Earn a valuable degree

This highly interdisciplinary program prepares you for a career in international organizations, NGOs, journalism, academia or the private sector. You will take core courses in public policy, economics, international relations and political science and will be able to choose from a large number of electives to customize your studies.

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Full-time duration: 2 years

Starting in: September

Tuition fee: €12,000 per year

Location: Vienna, Austria

Degree: Dual Austrian and the U.S. degree

The program captures two dimensions of study: on the one hand, the international, which includes governance on the regional, global and transnational levels; and on the other hand, the public, which includes interaction among the government, private and the voluntary sector.

Study your passion

After the first term of compulsory courses in public policy, politics, economics, and international relations, you must choose one of two specializations for the next three terms of your MA: (i) Democracy and Rule of Law or (ii) Policy and Governance. The final two terms of the second year are devoted to a mandatory thesis.

Courses include:

    • Policy Analysis
    • International Relations
    • Democratic Institutional Design
    • Documentary for Social Change
    • Economic Analysis for Public Policy
    • Law and Public Policy
    • Elections and Democracy
    • Media Systems and Democracy
    • European Union Governance
    • Public Management
    • Economics of Higher Education
    • Institutions and Actors in the Policy Process
    • International and European Refugee Law and Policy
    • The Law and Politics of Combating Violence Against Women
    • Media Systems and Democracy: Social Media

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    Admissions requirements:

    • Completed online application form
    • Proof of English proficiency
    • Letters of recommendation
    • CV
    • Bachelor’s degree (social sciences preferred)
    • Academic records
    • Statement of purpose

    Program overview

    Main Subject

    Public Policy

    Degree

    MA

    Study Level

    Masters

    Study Mode

    On Campus

    Earn a valuable degree

    This highly interdisciplinary program prepares you for a career in international organizations, NGOs, journalism, academia or the private sector. You will take core courses in public policy, economics, international relations and political science and will be able to choose from a large number of electives to customize your studies.

    QUICK FACTS

    Full-time duration: 2 years

    Starting in: September

    Tuition fee: €12,000 per year

    Location: Vienna, Austria

    Degree: Dual Austrian and the U.S. degree

    The program captures two dimensions of study: on the one hand, the international, which includes governance on the regional, global and transnational levels; and on the other hand, the public, which includes interaction among the government, private and the voluntary sector.

    Study your passion

    After the first term of compulsory courses in public policy, politics, economics, and international relations, you must choose one of two specializations for the next three terms of your MA: (i) Democracy and Rule of Law or (ii) Policy and Governance. The final two terms of the second year are devoted to a mandatory thesis.

    Courses include:

      • Policy Analysis
      • International Relations
      • Democratic Institutional Design
      • Documentary for Social Change
      • Economic Analysis for Public Policy
      • Law and Public Policy
      • Elections and Democracy
      • Media Systems and Democracy
      • European Union Governance
      • Public Management
      • Economics of Higher Education
      • Institutions and Actors in the Policy Process
      • International and European Refugee Law and Policy
      • The Law and Politics of Combating Violence Against Women
      • Media Systems and Democracy: Social Media

      Apply

      Admissions requirements:

      • Completed online application form
      • Proof of English proficiency
      • Letters of recommendation
      • CV
      • Bachelor’s degree (social sciences preferred)
      • Academic records
      • Statement of purpose

      Admission requirements

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      Applying to the Master of International Public Affairs (MIPA) requires a written application for the two-year MIPA program. Incomplete applications cannot be considered. In addition to standard CEU requirements, applicants are asked to submit a Statement of Purpose that is specific to the two-year MIPA program. In 500 words please explain why you wish to pursue the two-year MIPA at CEU, and in particular, how you consider the "international public affairs" orientation of the program will benefit your future professional or research career.  The statement of purpose should also describe the applicant's previous studies and/or research undertaken that has lead them towards developing an interest in the Master of International Public Affairs.
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      • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
      • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

      Tuition fee and scholarships

      Domestic Students

      12,000 EUR
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      International Students

      12,000 EUR
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      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):

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

      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

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