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Central European University (CEU)
Locations: Vienna (Austria)
Budapest (Hungary)
Founded: 1991
Students: 1,300
Ranking: #113 (Europe)
#251 (World)
Listed study programmes: 40
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Central European University (CEU)

Based in Vienna, Central European University (CEU) brings together students and faculty from over 100 countries to exchange ideas in an open and dynamic community in the heart of Europe. Accredited in Austria and the U.S., CEU offers English-language degree programs in a wide range of fields, including the social sciences, humanities, business, economics, law, environmental sciences and policy. Listed among the top 100 universities worldwide in the QS World University Rankings in a variety of subjects, CEU is known for excellence in teaching and research.

Why CEU?

  • World-ranked master's and doctoral programs in the humanities and social sciences
  • Interdisciplinary bachelor’s programs taught by leading scholars
  • Valuable degree accredited in Austria and the U.S.
  • Generous financial aid
  • Students and faculty from 100+ countries
  • 7:1 student/faculty ratio
  • Close supervision and faculty contact with top researchers
  • Committed to academic freedom and open debate
  • Based in Vienna, ranked among the world’s most livable cities by the Economist Intelligence Unit

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Bachelors at Central European University (CEU)

Computer Science & IT (1)
  • Data Science and Society
Humanities (2)
  • Culture, Politics and Society
  • Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (1)
  • Data Science and Society
Social Sciences (3)
  • Culture, Politics and Society
  • Data Science and Society
  • Philosophy, Politics and Economics

Masters at Central European University (CEU)

Business & Management (3)
  • Finance
  • Public Administration
  • Public Policy
Computer Science & IT (3)
  • Economics, Data, and Policy (1 Year)
  • Economics, Data, and Policy (2 year)
  • Social Data Science
Environment & Agriculture (1)
  • Environmental Sciences and Policy
Humanities (3)
  • Historical Studies
  • Museum Studies
  • Politics (with University of Konstanz)
Law (4)
  • Global Business Law and Regulation
  • Global Comparative Constitutional Studies
  • Human Rights
  • Human Rights
Social Sciences (15)
  • Business Analytics
  • Critical Gender Studies
  • Economics, Data, and Policy (1 Year)
  • Economics, Data, and Policy (2 year)
  • Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management
  • European Women's and Gender History
  • Gender Studies
  • International Public Affairs
  • International Relations
  • Philosophy
  • Politics
  • Politics (with University of Konstanz)
  • Public Policy (Mundus MAPP)
  • Sociology and Social Anthropology
  • Women's and Gender Studies

Doctorates at Central European University (CEU)

Computer Science & IT (1)
  • Network Science
Environment & Agriculture (1)
  • Environmental Sciences and Policy
Humanities (3)
  • Comparative History
  • Late Antique, Medieval and Early Modern Studies
  • Philosophy
Law (1)
  • Juridical Science
Social Sciences (6)
  • Cognitive Science
  • Comparative Gender Studies
  • Economics
  • Environmental Sciences and Policy
  • Political Science
  • Sociology and Social Anthropology

Rankings

Central European University (CEU) belongs to the top 300 universities in the world and the top 150 universities in Europe.

Ranking Year Rank
(in the world)
Rank
(in Europe)
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026 251 113
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Additional information

Tuition fees at Central European University (CEU)

Students who are citizens of the EU/EEA:

The average tuition fees for students from the EU/EEA are 115,100 HKDUniversity currency: 12,900 EUR per year, ranging from 107,400 HKDUniversity currency: 12,000 EUR to 152,100 HKDUniversity currency: 17,000 EUR.

Students who are citizens from outside the EU/EEA:

The average tuition fees for students from outside the EU/EEA are 115,100 HKDUniversity currency: 12,900 EUR per year, ranging from 107,400 HKDUniversity currency: 12,000 EUR to 152,100 HKDUniversity currency: 17,000 EUR.

Tuition fees may vary for each study programme.

English requirements

When you apply to Central European University (CEU), you will need to prove your English proficiency.

  • This university accepts IELTS.
  • This university accepts TOEFL iBT.
  • This university accepts Cambridge English certificates (CAE/CPE).
  • This university accepts the Pearson Test of English (PTE).
  • This university accepts other proofs of English proficiency. Please check the details when applying.

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