Central European University

Based in Vienna, Austria, Central European University (CEU) specializes in the social sciences and humanities. It brings together students and faculty from over 130 countries, fostering dialogue and collaboration across borders, cultures, and disciplines. Accredited in both the U.S. and Austria, CEU is a research-intensive institution internationally renowned for its academic excellence. Offering English-language degree programs at undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels, CEU provides students with unparalleled opportunities for study mobility, exchange programs, and research collaboration. With small class sizes, students receive personalized attention in an intellectually stimulating environment, enriching both their personal and academic development. 

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Central European University is an undergraduate- and graduate-level “crossroads” university where faculty and students from more than 100 countries come to engage in interdisciplinary education, pursue advanced scholarship, and address some of society’s most vexing problems. CEU offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs modeled on the finest examples offered by American universities. Accredited in both the US and Austria, CEU offers several joint degrees with other leading European universities as well as exchange opportunities and shorter courses for students and professionals from around the world.

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Bachelor’s programs:

1. High School Credentials

2. Proof of English Proficiency

3. Other Supporting Documents

4. Curriculum Vitae

5. Application Essay

6. Letter of Recommendation

7. Completed CEU Application Form

More information about the admission process and requirements for bachelor’s programs is available here.

Master’s and PhD programs:

1. Academic Writing Submission(s)

2. Letters of Recommendation

3. Academic Records

4. Curriculum Vitae or Resume

5. Proof of English Proficiency
   

6. Standard Test Scores (GRE, GMAT, etc.)

7. Completed CEU Application Form

More information about the admission process and requirements for master’s and doctoral programs is available here. 

Financial aid to bachelor’s students is mostly in the form of partial tuition awards, awarded on academic merit. More information about Tuition Fees and funding opportunities for Bachelor’s programs is available on our website. The tuition fees depend on the program you are applying for. Each year CEU offers talented master’s students generous, merit-based, partial tuition awards and scholarships to help them focus on their studies.

Bachelor’s programs: 3 or 4 years

Master’s programs: 1 or 2 years

Doctoral programs: 4 to 6 years

CEU degrees enjoy dual accreditation in Austria and the U.S. Upon graduation, students will receive one of the following titles:

Bachelor of Arts 

Bachelor of Science

Master of Arts

Master of Science

Master of Laws

Master of Public Administration

Doctor of Juridical Science

Doctor of Philosophy