24 monthsProgramme duration
12,000 EURTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme 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
Programme 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
- 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.
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
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