MA in Economics Program By Central European University |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 151-200QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

12,000 EURTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Earn a valuable degree


Prepare for researcher and analyst positions in business, government, supranational and non-profit organizations, or continue to a PhD. Learn about the latest issues and methods in standard economics, including economic theory and analysis, and their applications in evaluating, understanding and tackling real-world matters. Students have continued their studies at the doctoral level at CEU and in top PhD programs around the world.


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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


This research-oriented program combines courses in core areas, with a focus on applications in a variety of fields in Economics. Supported by dedicated, renowned faculty throughout, the curriculum is on a par with the most prestigious graduate programs in the U.S. and Europe.   


The first year of the program serves as an introduction to the core areas of standard economics and provides a firm foundation for further studies. The second year offers advanced and specialized field courses that students choose according to their research interests.


Study your passion


Courses include:

1. Microeconomic Theory

2. Macroeconomic Theory

3. Econometrics

4. Corporate Governance

5. Labor Economics

6. Antitrust and Industrial Policy Analysis

7. Game Theory

8. Public Economics

9. Applied Econometrics

10. History of Economic Thought

11. International Finance

12. Industrial Organization

13. Behavioral Economics

14. International Trade

15. Financial Economics

16. Economics of Networks


The program concludes with an MA thesis on students’ research interests.


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Admissions requirements:

1. Completed online application form

2. Proof of English proficiency

3. Letters of recommendation

4. CV

5. Motivational letter

1. Bachelor's degree

2. Academic records

1. Online CEU Mathematics exam or general GRE exam

Program overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Earn a valuable degree


Prepare for researcher and analyst positions in business, government, supranational and non-profit organizations, or continue to a PhD. Learn about the latest issues and methods in standard economics, including economic theory and analysis, and their applications in evaluating, understanding and tackling real-world matters. Students have continued their studies at the doctoral level at CEU and in top PhD programs around the world.


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


This research-oriented program combines courses in core areas, with a focus on applications in a variety of fields in Economics. Supported by dedicated, renowned faculty throughout, the curriculum is on a par with the most prestigious graduate programs in the U.S. and Europe.   


The first year of the program serves as an introduction to the core areas of standard economics and provides a firm foundation for further studies. The second year offers advanced and specialized field courses that students choose according to their research interests.


Study your passion


Courses include:

1. Microeconomic Theory

2. Macroeconomic Theory

3. Econometrics

4. Corporate Governance

5. Labor Economics

6. Antitrust and Industrial Policy Analysis

7. Game Theory

8. Public Economics

9. Applied Econometrics

10. History of Economic Thought

11. International Finance

12. Industrial Organization

13. Behavioral Economics

14. International Trade

15. Financial Economics

16. Economics of Networks


The program concludes with an MA thesis on students’ research interests.


Apply


Admissions requirements:

1. Completed online application form

2. Proof of English proficiency

3. Letters of recommendation

4. CV

5. Motivational letter

1. Bachelor's degree

2. Academic records

1. Online CEU Mathematics exam or general GRE exam

Admission requirements

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  • Submit a 500-word essay (motivational letter) introducing your research topic and explaining your academic/professional background. Indicate how further studies at CEU would help you achieve your future career goals.
  • Online Mathematics exam or  general GRE exam. The online  Mathematics exam aims to test Candidates on basic calculus, probability theory and linear algebra and is organized by CEU. You can also submit a general GRE score instead. GRE scores are valid for five years.
  • We will run several voluntary free-of-charge math tutoring sessions for our MA in Economics applicants ahead of the math test. Applicants will be notified after the application deadline on how to join the classes.


You must possess a BA degree (or higher) or be enrolled in the last year of your university studies. Successful applicants come from a variety of vocational and educational backgrounds; a previous degree in Economics is not required. 

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

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

12,000 EUR
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International Students

12,000 EUR
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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.

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More programs from the university

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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