Master's
EUR 1,000 / month
Central European University
Vienna, Austria
"A private English-language university in Vienna for social sciences, humanities and law"
At a Glance
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Ranking
#239 (QS)
PSW VISA
12 months
About Central European University
Central European University (CEU) was founded in 1991 and has been based in Vienna since 2020. It is a private research university teaching bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes entirely in English in the humanities, social sciences, law, public policy and management. Students and faculty come from about 100 countries. CEU appeared in the overall QS ranking for the first time in 2027.
Rankings & Recognition
#239
Debut in the QS World University Rankings 2027 at #239 worldwide and #3 in Austria. CEU was not ranked in QS 2026.
Accreditations & Memberships
Private non-profit university, accredited in Austria
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Central European University's global standing for that metric.
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Key Facts
1991
Founded
English only
Teaching Language
About 100 countries
Students From
#239
QS 2027 Rank
Popular Programs
Political Science
Economics
Law
Public Policy
History
Gender Studies
Application Details
Application Route
Online via CEU portal
Intakes
September
Aid Deadline
4 February
Tuition - Bachelor's
approx. EUR 7,000 / year
Tuition - Master's
approx. EUR 12,000 / year
Standardized Test Requirements
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English proficiency
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Standardized test score required |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
82%
I-20 Processing
Student residence permit (Austria)
Post-Study Work
12 months job-seeking permit
Green Card Pathway
Red-White-Red Card
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
Up to EUR 1,000 / month
Career Outcomes
12 months
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
CEU's campus is in Vienna, Austria's capital. The university moved its main campus from Budapest to Vienna in 2020.
Campus Details
Vienna
campus
English-only
teaching
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Student Life & Housing
Housing
Student residences and private flats
Dining
University canteens (Mensa) and cafes
Health & Wellness
Health insurance required for students
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
University sports
ESN events
Diversity & Demographics
Students From
About 100 countries
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition - Bachelor's
approx. EUR 7,000 / year
Tuition - Master's
approx. EUR 12,000 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
CEU admits students in September. The priority deadline for financial aid is around 4 February. Check the CEU admissions page for the exact dates of each programme.
Scholarships at Central European University
4 scholarships available
Master's
EUR 750 / month
CEU Master's Distinction Scholarship
Master's
EUR 500 / month
CEU Master's Scholarship
Master's
EUR 300 / month
CEU Master's Partial Scholarship
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
School-leaving certificate, English proficiency proof, recommendation letters and CV.
Postgraduate
Bachelor's degree, academic records, English proficiency proof, recommendation letters and CV.
English Proficiency
English proficiency
Standardized test score requiredRequired Documents
Passport copy
School leaving certificate / degree
Academic transcripts
Language proof (German / English)
Motivation letter
CV
Passport photo
Application form
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Pick a programme on ceu.edu and check its teaching language.
2
Check admission rules
Check language level, deadlines and any admission procedure.
3
Apply online
Submit the online application with your documents.
4
Admission decision
Wait for the admission decision from the admissions office.
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Enrol & pay fees
Pay the semester tuition (EUR 726.72 for non-EU) and the student union fee.
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Residence permit
Apply for the Austrian student residence permit, then arrive and register.
Campus & Location
CEU's campus is in Vienna, Austria's capital. The university moved its main campus from Budapest to Vienna in 2020.
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Bachelor's
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Bachelor's
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Bachelor's
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Master's
3
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Master's
International Relations
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