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With a strong, extensive research component, this program is recommended as a stepping stone for PhD studies to candidates interested in global and urban issues, particularly on how political, economic and social structures interact on the urban, local and global scale.
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 aims to present you a wide range of theories and methods in sociology and social anthropology while examining their interaction and integration in the study of globalization and urban studies. It has a strong research component, including one semester devoted to research for a thesis. It is recommended for those who wish to pursue a deeper research agenda with a marked interest in global and urban issues broadly understood.
The program consists of three semesters of coursework, one semester of fieldwork and one semester devoted to thesis writing and including a thesis writing workshop. Courses are generally in seminar format, including lectures and discussions, requiring active participation on the students' part.
During the academic year you can attend a variety of workshops, seminars as well as lectures presented by visiting faculty or guest lecturers.
Study your passion
Courses include:
1. Anthropology of Capitalism
2. Anthropology of Ethnicity
3. Art and Society
4. Cityscapes: Ethnography and the Urban Experience
5. Cognition and Culture
6. Colonialism and Postcolonialism
7. Contemporary Global Inequality in the Age of Globalization
8. Digital Anthropology
9. Introduction to Research Methods
10. Key Issues in Social and Cultural Anthropology
11. Key Issues in Sociological Theory
12. Logic of Social Inquiry
Apply
Admissions requirements:
1. Completed online application form
2. Proof of English proficiency
3. Letters of recommendation
4. CV
5. Bachelor’s degree
6. Academic records
7. Research proposal
8. Writing sample
Program overview
Main Subject
Sociology
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Earn a valuable degree
With a strong, extensive research component, this program is recommended as a stepping stone for PhD studies to candidates interested in global and urban issues, particularly on how political, economic and social structures interact on the urban, local and global scale.
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 aims to present you a wide range of theories and methods in sociology and social anthropology while examining their interaction and integration in the study of globalization and urban studies. It has a strong research component, including one semester devoted to research for a thesis. It is recommended for those who wish to pursue a deeper research agenda with a marked interest in global and urban issues broadly understood.
The program consists of three semesters of coursework, one semester of fieldwork and one semester devoted to thesis writing and including a thesis writing workshop. Courses are generally in seminar format, including lectures and discussions, requiring active participation on the students' part.
During the academic year you can attend a variety of workshops, seminars as well as lectures presented by visiting faculty or guest lecturers.
Study your passion
Courses include:
1. Anthropology of Capitalism
2. Anthropology of Ethnicity
3. Art and Society
4. Cityscapes: Ethnography and the Urban Experience
5. Cognition and Culture
6. Colonialism and Postcolonialism
7. Contemporary Global Inequality in the Age of Globalization
8. Digital Anthropology
9. Introduction to Research Methods
10. Key Issues in Social and Cultural Anthropology
All programs at CEU require one or more pieces of academic writing for the application, such as a statement of purpose, research proposal, academic essay on a given subject, writing sample, etc. Each academic program has its own writing requirement(s).
2 Years
Sep
Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
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.
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.
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.
MA in Sociology and Social Anthropology (Two-Year)
Central European University, Vienna, Austria
# =74QS Subject Rankings
24 monthsProgram duration
12,000 EURTuition Fee/year
YesScholarships
Program overview
Main Subject
Sociology
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Earn a valuable degree
With a strong, extensive research component, this program is recommended as a stepping stone for PhD studies to candidates interested in global and urban issues, particularly on how political, economic and social structures interact on the urban, local and global scale.
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 aims to present you a wide range of theories and methods in sociology and social anthropology while examining their interaction and integration in the study of globalization and urban studies. It has a strong research component, including one semester devoted to research for a thesis. It is recommended for those who wish to pursue a deeper research agenda with a marked interest in global and urban issues broadly understood.
The program consists of three semesters of coursework, one semester of fieldwork and one semester devoted to thesis writing and including a thesis writing workshop. Courses are generally in seminar format, including lectures and discussions, requiring active participation on the students' part.
During the academic year you can attend a variety of workshops, seminars as well as lectures presented by visiting faculty or guest lecturers.
Study your passion
Courses include:
1. Anthropology of Capitalism
2. Anthropology of Ethnicity
3. Art and Society
4. Cityscapes: Ethnography and the Urban Experience
5. Cognition and Culture
6. Colonialism and Postcolonialism
7. Contemporary Global Inequality in the Age of Globalization
8. Digital Anthropology
9. Introduction to Research Methods
10. Key Issues in Social and Cultural Anthropology
11. Key Issues in Sociological Theory
12. Logic of Social Inquiry
Apply
Admissions requirements:
1. Completed online application form
2. Proof of English proficiency
3. Letters of recommendation
4. CV
5. Bachelor’s degree
6. Academic records
7. Research proposal
8. Writing sample
Program overview
Main Subject
Sociology
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Earn a valuable degree
With a strong, extensive research component, this program is recommended as a stepping stone for PhD studies to candidates interested in global and urban issues, particularly on how political, economic and social structures interact on the urban, local and global scale.
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 aims to present you a wide range of theories and methods in sociology and social anthropology while examining their interaction and integration in the study of globalization and urban studies. It has a strong research component, including one semester devoted to research for a thesis. It is recommended for those who wish to pursue a deeper research agenda with a marked interest in global and urban issues broadly understood.
The program consists of three semesters of coursework, one semester of fieldwork and one semester devoted to thesis writing and including a thesis writing workshop. Courses are generally in seminar format, including lectures and discussions, requiring active participation on the students' part.
During the academic year you can attend a variety of workshops, seminars as well as lectures presented by visiting faculty or guest lecturers.
Study your passion
Courses include:
1. Anthropology of Capitalism
2. Anthropology of Ethnicity
3. Art and Society
4. Cityscapes: Ethnography and the Urban Experience
5. Cognition and Culture
6. Colonialism and Postcolonialism
7. Contemporary Global Inequality in the Age of Globalization
8. Digital Anthropology
9. Introduction to Research Methods
10. Key Issues in Social and Cultural Anthropology
11. Key Issues in Sociological Theory
12. Logic of Social Inquiry
Apply
Admissions requirements:
1. Completed online application form
2. Proof of English proficiency
3. Letters of recommendation
4. CV
5. Bachelor’s degree
6. Academic records
7. Research proposal
8. Writing sample
Admission requirements
Exam Scores
Important Dates
Application
Tuition fee and scholarships
Tuition Fee
Scholarships
Domestic Students
International Students
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
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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.
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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
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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
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Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Sciences and Policy
PhD in Comparative History
PhD in Late Antique, Medieval and Early Modern Studies
PhD in Philosophy
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PhD in Business Administration
Engineering and Technology (6)
PhD in Network Science
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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