Central European University (CEU)
Vibrant, multicultural, creative thinkers, committed to supporting open and democratic societies, conducive to personal growth, close-knit, lifelong community, bustling university life.
About the institution
Based in Vienna, Austria, CEU offers European and U.S.-accredited degrees in the social sciences and humanities and is listed among the top 100 universities worldwide in a variety of subjects.
CEU brings together students and professors from over 100 countries, with no dominant nationalities within its 1,400-strong student body. The university nurtures a student-oriented academic culture, drawing on the wealth of knowledge and perspectives that its multicultural community provides. A 7:1 student/faculty ratio ensures a dynamic environment for collaboration and debate. Professors work closely with students to help them explore their individual academic paths.
These undergraduate courses are tailored for students who seek an international experience in small classroom settings and appreciate having the choice to tailor their studies to meet their own interests.
CEU offers three multidisciplinary undergraduate courses:
• BA in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE)
• BA in Culture, Politics, and Society (CPS)
• BA/BSc in Data Science and Society (DSS)
Number of Undergraduate Students
180
Average First Year Class Size
25
Size of Instituition
Small Institution <5000
Selectivity
Selective (25-50% admitted) - A panel of professors interview every finalist, and we admit roughly 25% of our applicants.
Campus Style
City Island Campus - Tram stops and metro stations nearby. Many students bike to uni from the dormitory.
Education Model
Interdisciplinary, Multidisciplinary, Liberal Arts
Are there internship opportunities?
Yes - Internships highly encouraged, Careers team to help picking and applying for internships.
Are there study abroad options?
Yes - Study abroad for up to 1 year at 35 unis around the world: LSE, Science Po, Bocconi, Bard College
Cost of Tuition
Total cost of attendance GBP 16,500. Tuition only: GBP 6,200
Funding
Yes - Partial financial support available based on merit. Same opportunities for domestic and international students.
IB Grade Requirements
IB 35 considered competitive
UFP Grade Requirements
UFP is considered
Subjects
# 2 in Austria for Political Sciences and Public Administration
U-Multirank: number 3 in Austria https://www.ceu.edu/article/2022-08-31/ceu-ranked-third-austria-u-multirank
Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) by ShanghaiRanking Consultancy: https://www.ceu.edu/article/2021-05-28/political-sciences-leads-shanghai-rankings-ceu
Anthropology | World Top 200 | |
Economics & Econometrics | World Top 200 | |
History | World Top 100 | |
Law & Legal Studies | World Top 200 | |
Philosophy | World Top 50 | |
Politics | World Top 50 | |
Social Policy & Administration | World Top 100 | |
Sociology | World Top 100 |
Subject Name | Degree Area |
|---|---|
Anthropology | Society & Social Sciences |
Computer Science | Computing & ICT |
Data Science | Computing & ICT |
Economics
| Society & Social Sciences |
Environmental Science
| Sciences |
History
| Society & Social Sciences |
International Relations
| Society & Social Sciences |
Liberal Arts Only | Liberal Arts & Sciences |
Mathematics | Mathematics |
Philosophy
| Society & Social Sciences |
Philosophy Politics and Economics | Society & Social Sciences |
Politics
| Society & Social Sciences |
Sociology
| Society & Social Sciences |
Statistics
| Mathematics |
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Study abroad partners
CEU is part of The Open Society University Network (OSUN). OSUN is a new global network that integrates learning and the advancement of knowledge across geographic and demographic boundaries, promotes civic engagement on behalf of open societies, and expands the access of underserved communities to higher education.
CEU is also part of CIVICA, an alliance of eight leading European higher education institutions in the social sciences.
In their third year of studies, BA students have the option of studying abroad at one of our partner universities. Study abroad options include amongst others:
Sciences Po in Paris
Università Bocconi in Milan
The London School of Economics and Political Science in London
The Stockholm School of Economics in Stockholm
Bard College in New York State
Bard College Berlin