Vibrant, multicultural, creative thinkers, committed to supporting open and democratic societies, conducive to personal growth, close-knit, lifelong community, bustling university life.
Central European University (CEU)
Austria
City Campus - The campus is easily accessible from across the city, with tram stops and metro stations nearby.
Small Institution <5000
130
Undergraduate Students
Average First Year Class Size
25
Education Model
Interdisciplinary, Multidisciplinary, Liberal Arts
Selectivity
Selective (25-50% admitted) All finalists are required to complete an academic interview with faculty.
Internships within degree
Yes - In the CPS course internships are part of the curriculum. In the other courses they are encouraged.
Study Abroad Available
Yes at LSE, Sciences Po, The Stockholm School of Economics and Bard College
IB Grade Requirements
35+ considered competitive. QSS: Math HL 5+
UFP Requirements
UFP is considered
Cost of Tuition
EUR 7,000/ ca GBP 6,000 per academic year.
Financial Aid Available?
Partial, merit-based tuition fee awards are available
Based in Vienna, Austria, CEU offers 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 1,500-strong student body. The university nurtures a student-oriented academic culture, drawing on the wealth of knowledge and perspectives that its multicultural community provides. An 8:1 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 Quantitative Social Sciences (QSS)
• BA in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE)
• BA in Culture, Politics, and Society (CPS)
Subjects
# 2 in Austria for Political Sciences and Public Administration
Economics & Econometrics | World Top 200 | |
History | World Top 100 | |
Law and 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
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