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About CEU

Central European University (CEU) — private non-profit university. It is located in Budapest, Hungary. The higher education institution is considered one of the youngest in the country, as it was founded in 1991. CEU is an active member of European University Association (EUA).

It is one of the best institutions in the world. In QS World University Rankings 2020, it is among top-1000.

CEU does research in different fields of study and invites students to bachelor, master and doctorate programs.

Location
Budapest, Hungary
Establishment year
1991
Students
1,297
International students
1,037
Female students
53%

Place in ratings

Rating QS
2020#1001+
By subject
SubjectPlace in QS 2023
Arts & Humanities151
Social Sciences & Management191
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CEU tuition fees

The academic year at CEU is continuous, which means that students have no break between courses. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees at CEU are different for locals and foreigners. Hungary citizens pay 7 USD per year, while international students pay a minimum of 13,500 USD. The educational institution helps students financially with the help of scholarships and financial aid. They are available to local and international students. Check the university website for up-to-date information on prices and scholarships.

In addition to the cost of education, it is necessary to pay attention to additional costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.

Academic calendar
Continuous
Scholarships
Yes
Financial Aid
Yes
Master
Local7USD/year
Foreign13,500USD/year

Study programs at CEU

Social Sciences & Management
BA in Quantitative Social Sciences
Study degree
BA
Study mode
On campus
Exams
ACT, CAE, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Scholarships
Yes
Arts & Humanities
BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Study degree
BA
Study mode
On campus
Exams
ACT, CAE, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Scholarships
Yes
Other
BA in Culture, Politics and Society
Study degree
BA
Study mode
On campus
Exams
ACT, CAE, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Scholarships
Yes
Other programs
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
MS in Environmental Sciences and Policy
Study degree
MSc
Study mode
On campus
Exams
CAE, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Scholarships
Yes
MS in Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management (MESPOM – Erasmus Mundus)
Study degree
MSc
Study mode
On campus
Exams
CAE, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Scholarships
Yes
Accounting & Finance
MS in Finance
Study degree
MSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
10 months
Exams
CAE, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Accounting & Finance
Scholarships
Yes
Economics & Business Management
MS in Business Analytics
Study degree
MSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
10 months
Exams
CAE, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Scholarships
Yes
MS in Finance
Study degree
MSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
10 months
Exams
CAE, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Accounting & Finance
Scholarships
Yes
Arts & Humanities
MA in Late Antique, Medieval and Early Modern Studies
Study degree
MA
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Exams
CAE, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Study field
History, Philosophy & Theology
Arts & Humanities
Scholarships
Yes
MA in Philosophy (1 year)
Study degree
MA
Study mode
On campus
Exams
CAE, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Scholarships
Yes
MA in Philosophy (2 years)
Study degree
MA
Study mode
On campus
Exams
CAE, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Scholarships
Yes
History, Philosophy & Theology
MA in Late Antique, Medieval and Early Modern Studies
Study degree
MA
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Exams
CAE, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Study field
History, Philosophy & Theology
Arts & Humanities
Scholarships
Yes
Humanities
MA in Comparative History
Study degree
MA
Study mode
On campus
Exams
CAE, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Humanities
Scholarships
Yes
MA in Comparative History – Late Antique, Medieval and Renaissance Studies Track
Study degree
MA
Study mode
On campus
Exams
CAE, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Humanities
Scholarships
Yes
MA in Critical Gender Studies
Study degree
MA
Study mode
On campus
Exams
CAE, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Humanities
Scholarships
Yes
MA in Cultural Heritage Studies
Study degree
MA
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
CAE, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Humanities
Scholarships
Yes
MA in European Women’s and Gender History (MATILDA – Erasmus)
Study degree
MA
Study mode
On campus
Exams
CAE, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Humanities
Scholarships
Yes
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Social Sciences & Management
LLM in Comparative Constitutional Law
Study degree
LLM
Study mode
On campus
Exams
CAE, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Scholarships
Yes
LLM in Human Rights
Study degree
LLM
Study mode
On campus
Exams
CAE, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Scholarships
Yes
MA in Human Rights
Study degree
MA
Study mode
On campus
Exams
CAE, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Scholarships
Yes
MA in International Relations (1 year)
Study degree
MA
Study mode
On campus
Exams
CAE, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Scholarships
Yes
MA in International Relations (2 years)
Study degree
MA
Study mode
On campus
Exams
CAE, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Scholarships
Yes
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Other
LLM in International Business Law
Study degree
LLM
Study mode
On campus
Exams
CAE, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Scholarships
Yes
MA in Comparative History – From 1500 till Present Time Track
Study degree
MA
Study mode
On campus
Exams
CAE, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Scholarships
Yes
MA in Economic Policy in Global Markets
Study degree
MA
Study mode
On campus
Exams
CAE, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Scholarships
Yes
MA in Economics
Study degree
MA
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
CAE, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Scholarships
Yes
MA in International Public Affairs
Study degree
MA
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
CAE, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Scholarships
Yes
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Other programs
Computer Science & IT
PhD in Network Science
Study degree
PhD
Study mode
On campus
Exams
CAE, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Scholarships
Yes
Economics & Business Management
PhD in Business Administration
Study degree
PhD
Study mode
On campus
Exams
GPA, CAE, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Scholarships
Yes
PhD in Economics
Study degree
PhD
Study mode
On campus
Exams
CAE, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Scholarships
Yes
Humanities
PhD in Comparative Gender Studies
Study degree
PhD
Study mode
On campus
Exams
CAE, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Humanities
Scholarships
Yes
Social Sciences & Management
Doctor of Juridical Science
Study degree
PhD
Study mode
On campus
Exams
CAE, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Scholarships
Yes
PhD in Sociology and Social Anthropology
Study degree
PhD
Study mode
On campus
Exams
CAE, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Scholarships
Yes
Other
PhD in Cognitive Science
Study degree
PhD
Study mode
On campus
Exams
CAE, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Scholarships
Yes
PhD in Comparative History
Study degree
PhD
Study mode
On campus
Exams
CAE, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Scholarships
Yes
PhD in Environmental Sciences and Policy
Study degree
PhD
Study mode
On campus
Exams
CAE, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Scholarships
Yes
PhD in Late Antique, Medieval and Early Modern Studies
Study degree
PhD
Study mode
On campus
Exams
CAE, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Scholarships
Yes
PhD in Philosophy
Study degree
PhD
Study mode
On campus
Exams
CAE, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Scholarships
Yes
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Other programs
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Bachelor degree at CEU

Only students who successfully pass the entrance exams are admitted to bachelor's programs. Before applying to the university, you need to pass an exam for knowledge of the English language. The university accepts the results of IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. Applicants will need a subject exam — ACT.

Master's degree at CEU

To confirm your level of English, you must pass IELTS, PTE or TOEFL.

CEU campus

The city campus of CEU provides students with countless opportunities for work and recreation — from sitting in a coffee shop with a laptop to internships at large companies. Budapest has a well developed entertainment infrastructure, but the rhythm of the big city can be distracting for some students. University students have access to the library. It contains a collection of scientific papers, textbooks and fiction. CEU regularly invites foreign students to participate in exchange programs. For locals, this is a unique opportunity to get in touch with the cultures of other countries, meet representatives of different nationalities and make friends around the world.

Campus Type
Urban
Library
Yes
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What to do after graduation

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