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Central European University

Location

Central European University (CEU), Vienna Austria

Ranking

# =32QS WUR Ranking By Subject

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3Undergraduate programs

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53Postgraduate programs

Tuitionfee

12,000 EURTuition Fee/year

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. 

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):

  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


MA in Economics

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University information

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180+
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Bachelor

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Master

6.5+
88+
180+
59+
Please check individual programs for additional program-specific requirements

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

12,000 EUR
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International Students

12,000 EUR
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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.

QS WUR Ranking By Subject

  • 2013
    #42
  • 2013
    #51-100
  • 2014
    #51-100
  • 2014
    #51-100
  • 2015
    #101-150
  • 2015
    #51-100
  • 2015
    #151-200
  • 2015
    #151-200
  • 2015
    #29
  • 2015
    #51-100
  • 2016
    #51-100
  • 2016
    #51-100
  • 2016
    #51-100
  • 2016
    #40
  • 2016
    #151-200
  • 2016
    #101-150
  • 2017
    #101-150
  • 2017
    #=233
  • 2017
    #=194
  • 2017
    #51-100
  • 2017
    #51-100
  • 2017
    #=42
  • 2017
    #151-200
  • 2017
    #151-200
  • 2017
    #51-100
  • 2018
    #151-200
  • 2018
    #=202
  • 2018
    #=172
  • 2018
    #51-100
  • 2018
    #51-100
  • 2018
    #51-100
  • 2018
    #151-200
  • 2018
    #51-100
  • 2018
    #51-100
  • 2019
    #41
  • 2019
    #=206
  • 2019
    #143
  • 2019
    #101-150
  • 2019
    #=44
  • 2019
    #=44
  • 2019
    #151-200
  • 2019
    #51-100
  • 2019
    #151-200
  • 2019
    #351-400
  • 2020
    #178
  • 2020
    #120
  • 2020
    #51-100
  • 2020
    #51-100
  • 2020
    #251-300
  • 2020
    #37
  • 2020
    #151-200
  • 2020
    #51-100
  • 2020
    #151-200
  • 2020
    #401-450
  • 2020
    #30
  • 2021
    #=66
  • 2021
    #35
  • 2021
    #101-150
  • 2021
    #25
  • 2021
    #51-100
  • 2021
    #51-100
  • 2021
    #=118
  • 2021
    #180
  • 2021
    #151-200
  • 2021
    #401-450
  • 2022
    #=170
  • 2022
    #24
  • 2022
    #33
  • 2022
    #101-150
  • 2022
    #251-300
  • 2022
    #51-100
  • 2022
    #51-100
  • 2022
    #151-200
  • 2022
    #401-450
  • 2022
    #101-140
  • 2022
    #=65
  • 2022
    #=124
  • 2023
    #151
  • 2023
    #191
  • 2023
    #401-450
  • 2023
    #26
  • 2023
    #301-330
  • 2023
    #34
  • 2023
    #151-200
  • 2023
    #51-100
  • 2023
    #70
  • 2023
    #51-100
  • 2023
    #151-200
  • 2023
    #51-100
  • 2024
    #=221
  • 2024
    #215
  • 2024
    #101-150
  • 2024
    #451-500
  • 2024
    #151-200
  • 2024
    #51-100
  • 2024
    #=74
  • 2024
    #51-100
  • 2024
    #101-150
  • 2024
    #37
  • 2024
    #=32

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