Master of Public Administration Program By Central European University |Top Universities

Program overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Degree

MPA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The two-year Master of Public Administration (MPA) program integrates three components: knowledge, skills, and practice. In addition to taking core courses in public policy analysis, the rule of law, economics, and research methods, students will have the opportunity to develop and apply thematic expertise through specialist tracks within the program. These are: Security; Development; Governance; Media and Communication; and Higher Education Policy. In the Spring terms, MPA students participate in a series of Skills For Impact modules that develop emotional intelligence, awareness, leadership, negotiation and teambuilding capacities, as well as practical skills such as media training and documentary film making. These are intended for student application during their MPA program, as well as post-graduation employment. The third program component is the Applied Policy Project, a nine month engagement between student teams and an external client that enables students to bridge classroom and experiential learning in a consultancy style format that is supported by the Project Director, a Faculty Adviser and the client organization.

Program overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Degree

MPA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The two-year Master of Public Administration (MPA) program integrates three components: knowledge, skills, and practice. In addition to taking core courses in public policy analysis, the rule of law, economics, and research methods, students will have the opportunity to develop and apply thematic expertise through specialist tracks within the program. These are: Security; Development; Governance; Media and Communication; and Higher Education Policy. In the Spring terms, MPA students participate in a series of Skills For Impact modules that develop emotional intelligence, awareness, leadership, negotiation and teambuilding capacities, as well as practical skills such as media training and documentary film making. These are intended for student application during their MPA program, as well as post-graduation employment. The third program component is the Applied Policy Project, a nine month engagement between student teams and an external client that enables students to bridge classroom and experiential learning in a consultancy style format that is supported by the Project Director, a Faculty Adviser and the client organization.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

PTE Academic

59+

IELTS

6.5+

TOEFL

88+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

180+

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).

Program Duration

22 Months

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

14,500 EUR

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

-

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

14,500 EUR

Other Expenses

-

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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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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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.

Arts and Humanities (2)

BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics

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

Master of Public Administration

HU, Budapest, Hungary

22 monthsProgram duration

14,500 EURTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

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Program overview

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Degree

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Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Admission requirements

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Application

Undergraduate

Tuition fee and scholarships

Tuition Fee

Scholarships

Domestic Students

International Students

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