COGNITIVE SCIENCE
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DEPARTMENT OF COGNITIVE SCIENCE
Cognitive science is the study of the ways in
which information is acquired and used by
humans and other living organisms. The field also
includes the study of cognitive systems,
including artificial intelligence. The CEU
Department of Cognitive Science concentrates
on social and biological aspects of human
cognition: how learning, processing, and
sharing information about and with others
takes place, and how computational models of
human cognition can be realized in the brain.
Students and faculty undertake interdisciplinary
research drawing on psychology, neuroscience,
philosophy, mathematical modeling, linguistics,
and the social sciences. The department
currently offers one doctoral program.
Dora Kampis
Country of origin: Hungary
“ I chose to come to CEU because I had been closely
following the work of some of the Cognitive Science
Department professors who are leading in their
field. I really like the multidisciplinarity of the
department and CEU in general. It’s inspiring and
useful to see how similar disciplines are tackling
the same questions only in a different manner. We
can help each other in a very concrete sense on an
everyday basis. I have experienced how fruitful it is
to talk to someone from a distinct but related field.
It gives you better insight into you own topic.”
Doctor of Philosophy in Cognitive Science
This research-based, interdisciplinary program offers specialization in the fields of social
cognition, cognitive development, and formal and biological models of learning. Students
may take courses in cognitive psychology, philosophy of mind, cognitive anthropology, and
computational modeling. They receive practical research training in methods, experimental design, and data analysis in the laboratories of departmental faculty members.
career path
The doctoral program equips students with skills necessary for successful careers in academia and other sectors. Graduates will move into research and teaching positions, meeting the growing demand for experts in social and computational cognitive science. They may
also find positions at organizations that understand how institutional design and governance
benefit from a better understanding of the cognitive bases for decision-making.
Selected Areas of Research
Behavioral economics
Cognition and culture
Cognitive development
Cooperation
Computational models
Developmental psychopathology
Embodied cognition
Infant social cognition
Joint action
Language and cognition
Learning and memory
Social cognitive neuroscience
Statistical learning
Visual perception
General Admissions Requirements
Complete online application:
www.ceu.hu/apply
Proof of English proficiency
Letters of recommendation
Curriculum vitae
Program Entry Requirements
for the doctoral program
General CEU admissions requirements
Master’s degree in any discipline related
to the cognitive sciences
Research proposal
CEU Doctoral Fellowships
cover full tuition, health insurance, and
a generous stipend for housing and living
expenses. More than 90 percent of PhD
students receive the full doctoral fellowship.
Direct Student Loans, Canada Student Loans
are available for eligible U.S. and Canadian
citizens.
CEU offers programs in the social
sciences, humanities, law, public policy,
business management, economics,
environmental sciences and policy,
and mathematics.
The University is accredited in the
United States and Hungary.
Central European University
www.ceu.hu
[email protected]
skype: ceuhungary
Nador u. 9, 1051 Budapest, Hungary
External Scholarships,
Financial Aid Programs
administered through CEU include
Erasmus Mundus scholarships, Erasmus
research grants, and other private and
public fellowships and scholarships.
Department of Cognitive Science
www.cognitivescience.ceu.hu | [email protected]
© Central European University, 2012
Scholarships and Fellowships
CEU is committed to attracting talented
students and scholars from around the world.
The University provides a variety of scholarships
and research grants for which applicants
from any country are eligible to apply.
Central European University is an
English-language, graduate university
located in Budapest, Hungary.
ECONOMICS
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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
CEU’s Department of Economics is a researchoriented department with an international
faculty holding PhDs from some of the best
universities in the world. We offer three
master’s programs and a PhD in economics.
career path
Our graduates are in high demand from both
the private and public sectors in banking,
business, and at governmental and international
organizations. Many of our alumni pursue
careers in academia.
Julian Adam
Country of origin: Germany
“ For me, studying at CEU has brought together
theoretical knowledge and real-life situations
and data. The latter is especially important since
it is often neglected in academic education. The
combination of theory and practical application
has helped me gain a completely new and more
focused view on economic issues. What I really
appreciate about the Economics Department is
how we deal with one another. We have very open
and deep discussions in class. I have even had
disagreements with professors but I don’t feel that
it’s a bad thing, rather an opportunity for genuine
discussion with a teaching partner. ”
Master of Arts in Economics (Two Years)
This program focuses on methods and topics in standard economics. It prepares students
for the best PhD programs and research positions in government offices, international
agencies, banks, and corporations.
Master of Arts in Economic Policy in Global Markets (Two Years)
This program focuses on economic policy. It provides students with the knowledge and
analytical skills to prepare and evaluate policymaking decisions in a global environment.
General Admissions Requirements
Complete online application:
www.ceu.hu/apply
Proof of English proficiency
Letters of recommendation
Curriculum vitae
Master of Arts in Law and Economics (One Year)
Program Entry Requirements
FOR the master’s programs
Offered jointly with the Department of Legal Studies, this program provides students
with the ability to use critical thinking in legal and economic issues. It aims to prepare
graduates for careers at public organizations, law firms, and businesses. CEU fellowships
are not available for this program.
Master of Arts in Economics
General CEU admissions requirements
Statement of purpose
Department-specific examination in basic
calculus, probability theory and linear algebra
or general GRE test
Doctor of Philosophy in Economics
This is a U.S.-style PhD program with coursework in core and field courses. Students
work closely with faculty on their thesis in research areas covered by the department. The
program prepares graduates for a career in research and teaching.
Selected Areas of Research
Behavioral economics
Econometrics of panel data
Economic geography
Economics of networks
Economic theory
Financial economics
International macro
International trade
Law and economics
Labor economics
Master of Arts in Economic Policy
in Global Markets
General CEU admissions requirements
Statement of purpose
BA in economics or a related field
Master of Arts in Law and Economics
General CEU admissions requirements
Statement of purpose
BA in economics or a related field
Program Entry Requirements
for the doctoral program
General CEU admissions requirements
Statement of purpose
General GRE test scores
MA or equivalent in economics or a related field
CEU Master’s Degree Fellowships
(full or partial) include a full tuition
scholarship (with a value of €11,000 to
€12,000), housing in the CEU Residence
Center, and health insurance. Fellowship
recipients also receive a monthly stipend
to cover living expenses.
CEU Master’s Degree Tuition Scholarships
(full or partial) cover between 50 and 100
percent of tuition expenses up to €12,000
per year.
Central European University is an
English-language, graduate university
located in Budapest, Hungary.
CEU offers programs in the social
sciences, humanities, law, public policy,
business management, economics,
environmental sciences and policy,
and mathematics.
The University is accredited in the
United States and Hungary.
Central European University
www.ceu.hu
[email protected]
skype: ceuhungary
Nador u. 9, 1051 Budapest, Hungary
CEU Doctoral Fellowships
cover full tuition, health insurance, and
a generous stipend for housing and living
expenses. More than 90 percent of PhD
students receive the full doctoral fellowship.
Direct Student Loans, Canada Student Loans
are available for eligible U.S. and Canadian
citizens.
External Scholarships,
Financial Aid Programs
administered through CEU include Erasmus
Mundus scholarships, Erasmus research
grants, and other private and public fellowships and scholarships.
Department of Economics
www.economics.ceu.hu | [email protected]
© Central European University, 2012
Scholarships and Fellowships
CEU is committed to attracting talented
students and scholars from around the world.
The University provides a variety of scholarships
and research grants for which applicants
from any country are eligible to apply.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
AND POLICY
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
SCIENCES AND POLICY
The department combines general academic
research with specialized professional education
in environmental sciences and policy. The program
focuses on integrating theory and practice and
developing innovative solutions for environmental
and environment-related problems.
career path
Graduates pursue successful careers with local
and national governments, international environmental organizations, and in academia. They
specialize in environmental policy, environmental
planning, regulation, and management.
Janice Sin
Country of origin: Hong Kong
“As one of the student representatives in the CEU
Sustainability Advisory Committee and a member
of the student-led Sustainable Campus Initiative,
I am grateful for the abundant opportunities on
campus for students to put their knowledge into
action, therefore making a difference in moving
CEU toward sustainability. I was recently
involved in preparing CEU’s first sustainability
report as part of the coursework for one of our
classes. We were encouraged to see how the
research and the final report have stimulated
discussion among the internal stakeholders and
that they are being referenced for the campus
redevelopment project.”
Master of Science in Environmental Sciences and Policy (One Year)
The program provides students with scientific, technological, and legal training in
environmental policy and management. Students in this program often specialize in
environmental management or in developing sustainable environmental policy solutions.
Erasmus Mundus Master’s Program in Environmental Sciences, Policy
and Management—MESPOM (Two Years)
The MESPOM program prepares students to identify and implement solutions for complex
environmental challenges, especially in an international context. Students also develop
research, communication, and other professional skills to advance their career objectives.
The program is operated by CEU, Lund University (Sweden), the University of Manchester
(UK), the University of the Aegean (Greece), the University of Saskatchewan (Canada),
and the Monterey Institute for International Studies (USA). Graduates are awarded MSc
degrees by all European partners.
Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Sciences and Policy
The doctoral program provides an exceptional opportunity to pursue fundamental and
applied research to address some of the most urgent environmental challenges in
the world. Our graduates emerge from the program with an understanding of diverse
approaches to environmental problems, extensive practical research experience,
professional networks, analytical and practical thinking skills, and both the commitment
and capacity for addressing environmental challenges.
Selected Areas of Research
Biodiversity conservation
Environmental policy and governance
Environmental sociology and political ecology
Global and regional environmental processes
Natural resources management and sustainable agriculture
Sustainable energy systems
General Admissions Requirements
Complete online application:
www.ceu.hu/apply
Proof of English proficiency
Letters of recommendation
Curriculum vitae
Program Entry Requirements
FOR the master’s programs
General CEU admissions requirements
Bachelor’s degree in natural and earth
sciences, social sciences, law, or a related field
Statement of purpose
Program Entry Requirements
for the doctoral program
General CEU admissions requirements
Research proposal
Statement of purpose
Master’s degree in a related field
CEU Master’s Degree Fellowships
(full or partial) include a full tuition
scholarship (with a value of €11,000 to
€12,000), housing in the CEU Residence
Center, and health insurance. Fellowship
recipients also receive a monthly stipend to
cover living expenses.
CEU Master’s Degree Tuition Scholarships
(full or partial) cover between 50 and 100
percent of tuition expenses up to €12,000
per year.
CEU offers programs in the social
sciences, humanities, law, public policy,
business management, economics,
environmental sciences and policy,
and mathematics.
The University is accredited in the
United States and Hungary.
Central European University
www.ceu.hu
[email protected]
skype: ceuhungary
Nador u. 9, 1051 Budapest, Hungary
CEU Doctoral Fellowships
cover full tuition, health insurance, and
a generous stipend for housing and living
expenses. Most PhD students receive the full
doctoral fellowship.
Direct Student Loans, Canada Student Loans
are available for eligible U.S. and Canadian
citizens.
External Scholarships,
Financial Aid Programs
administered through CEU include Erasmus
Mundus scholarships, Erasmus research
grants, and other private and public fellowships and scholarships.
Department of Environmental Sciences and Policy
www.envsci.ceu.hu | [email protected]
© Central European University, 2012
Scholarships and Fellowships
CEU is committed to attracting talented
students and scholars from around the world.
The University provides a variety of scholarships
and research grants for which applicants from
any country are eligible to apply.
Central European University is an
English-language, graduate university
located in Budapest, Hungary.
GENDER
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DEPARTMENT OF GENDER STUDIES
The department attracts students from a range
of disciplines in the social sciences and humanities, and focuses on integrative and comparative approaches to gender studies. Programs
aim to critically examine past and present
developments related to gender in culture and
society. The curriculum in the department
emphasizes interdisciplinary scholarship, such
as gender and post-socialist studies, nationalism,
queer theory, cultural studies, transnationalism,
and international political movements.
career path
Graduates find employment as researchers,
teachers, and experts on gender affairs at
universities, governmental organizations,
NGOs, and the private sector, or continue their
studies at CEU or other academic institutions.
zach Rivers
Country of origin: United States
“ I studied literature before coming to CEU. But
I wanted more of a political and social lens, and
the Gender Studies Department has provided that
for me. I think the way studies are handled allows
the space to develop your own ideas through the
strengths of the faculty as well as the creative
environment of CEU. The faculty have varied
backgrounds—some are anthropologists, some
are sociologists, political scientists, historians,
philosophers—and that makes for a wider range
of topics that can be covered. Here we have
a similar investment in feminism and we
collectively strive to advance society.
It has been a very empowering experience.”
Master of Arts in Gender Studies (One Year)
Selected Areas of Research
This program provides students with expertise in gender theory and scholarship and
encourages critical analyses of gender in relation to ethnicity, culture, nation, sexuality,
and class. Students are encouraged to pursue interdisciplinary coursework in related
fields, such as sociology, social anthropology, and political science.
Master of Arts in Critical Gender Studies (Two Years)
The program offers students a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to gender
on both local and global levels. The degree covers major theoretical and methodological
approaches to gender studies from a range of social science disciplines. Students can
choose from theoretical or policy-oriented tracks.
Joint European Master’s Degree in Women’s and Gender Studies—
GEMMA (Two Years)
GEMMA is an inter-university Erasmus Mundus program offering double diplomas from
a student’s home and partner institution. The curriculum provides students with an
opportunity to conduct research in women’s and gender studies. Special requirements
and deadlines for GEMMA: http://masteres.ugr.es/gemma
European Master’s Degree in Women’s and Gender History—
MATILDA (Two Years)
Offered jointly with the Department of History, MATILDA aims to provide expertise in
women’s and gender history, European history, and intercultural relations. The program
is operated by five European universities and students can study at two or more. Special
requirements and deadlines for MATILDA: https://matilda.ned.univie.ac.at
Doctor of Philosophy in Comparative Gender Studies
This doctoral program focuses on critical, comparative, and empirical research in the field
of gender studies. Students pursue interdisciplinary and methodological research in a
range of areas, including gender and global development, and cultural and social change.
Globalization and postcolonialism
Gender, nation, and state
Feminist theories and epistemology
Women’s history
Gender and former state socialist societies
Queer theory
Labor market gender inequalities
Bioethics, biopolitics, and posthumanism
Cultural studies
Women’s literature
General Admissions Requirements
Complete online application:
www.ceu.hu/apply
Proof of English proficiency
Letters of recommendation
Curriculum vitae
Program Entry Requirements
FOR the master’s programs
General CEU admissions requirements
BA degree
Statement of purpose
Some knowledge of gender-sensitive
scholarship
Master of Arts in Gender Studies
Minimum four-year BA degree
Program Entry Requirements
for the doctoral program
General CEU admissions requirements
MA or other graduate degree in any field
Research proposal
CEU Master’s Degree Fellowships
(full or partial) include a full tuition
scholarship (with a value of €11,000 to
€12,000), housing in the CEU Residence
Center, and health insurance. Fellowship
recipients also receive a monthly stipend
to cover living expenses.
CEU Master’s Degree Tuition Scholarships
(full or partial) cover between 50 and 100
percent of tuition expenses up to €12,000
per year.
CEU offers programs in the social
sciences, humanities, law, public policy,
business management, economics,
environmental sciences and policy,
and mathematics.
The University is accredited in the
United States and Hungary.
Central European University
www.ceu.hu
[email protected]
skype: ceuhungary
Nador u. 9, 1051 Budapest, Hungary
CEU Doctoral Fellowships
cover full tuition, health insurance, and a
generous stipend for housing and living
expenses. More than 90 percent of PhD
students receive the full doctoral fellowship.
Direct Student Loans, Canada Student Loans
are available for eligible U.S. and Canadian
citizens.
External Scholarships,
Financial Aid Programs
administered through CEU include Erasmus
Mundus scholarships, Erasmus research
grants, and other private and public
fellowships and scholarships.
Department of Gender Studies
www.gender.ceu.hu | [email protected]
© Central European University, 2012 / Cover photo by Edit Kalman.
Scholarships and Fellowships
CEU is committed to attracting talented
students and scholars from around the world.
The University provides a variety of scholarships
and research grants for which applicants from
any country are eligible to apply.
Central European University is an
English-language, graduate university
located in Budapest, Hungary.
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Central European University is a “crossroads” university that is home to students and
faculty members from more than 100 countries.
Located in Budapest and accredited in both Hungary and the United States, CEU draws on
the research tradition of great American universities and the most valuable intellectual
traditions of Central Europe. The University offers English-language graduate programs in
the social sciences and humanities, business and economics, environmental sciences and
policy, law, and mathematics.
CEU was founded in 1991 by George Soros, the American-Hungarian financier and
philanthropist, in response to revolutionary changes that were transforming Central and
Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. His goal was to create an institution that
would be a source of intellectual support for building open and democratic societies that
respect human rights.
In the two decades since, CEU has developed a distinct academic approach: combining
regional studies with an international perspective, emphasizing comparative and
interdisciplinary research to generate scholarship and policy initiatives, and promoting
good governance and the rule of law.
CEU is known for excellence in teaching and research—with purpose. At the core of its mission
lies a set of principles: the pursuit of truth wherever it may lead, respect for the diversity of
cultures and peoples, and commitment to resolve differences through debate not denial.
The dozens of people whose faces appear in this publication represent CEU’s worldwide
community of more than 12,000 alumni, faculty, students, staff, and supporters.
We are CEU. And we invite you to join us.
education and curriculum
Student/Faculty Research Groups
At CEU, we believe our diverse student body
is our best asset. We are committed to maintaining a student-oriented academic culture,
drawing on the wealth of knowledge and
perspectives that our multicultural, multinational, multilingual student body provides.
Our outstanding 7:1 student/faculty ratio
ensures a dynamic environment for academic
collaboration and debate. It also makes our
faculty members more effective in developing students’ critical thinking skills, honing
their writing, and helping them explore their
individual research interests.
CEU has earned global recognition for
a variety of programs—including political
science, philosophy, and sociology—while
it continues to invest in exciting new fields
such as cognitive science and network
science. Within the region, many of its
programs enjoy premier status, including
business and law.
We offer three, two-year Erasmus Mundus
master’s programs in partnership with
leading European institutions: in public
policy, environmental sciences and policy
management, and women’s and gender
studies. Funded by the European Commission,
these highly competitive and prestigious
programs award scholarships to top
students worldwide to foster intellectual
cooperation and research in Europe.
In both traditional and emerging fields,
CEU encourages creative approaches
to teaching and research. We emphasize
the importance of crossing disciplinary
lines to address complex issues. We pursue
partnerships that help us integrate theoretical research with professional practice.
And we convene leading thinkers from
around the world to explore some of the
most vexing problems facing society.
Conflict and Security Research Group
Energy Policy Research Group
Environmental and Social Justice Action
Research Group
Equality and Social Justice Research
Group
Global South Research Group
Higher Education Research Group
International Relations Research Group
Labor Project
Political, Moral, and Legal Theory
Research Group
Political Behavior Research Group
Political Economy Research Group
Public Health Research Group
Social Movements and Conflict Processes
Research Group
Yugo-Region Research Group
paul roe
International Relations
and European Studies (IRES)
Associate Professor
Country of origin: United kingdom
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“Learning takes place not only through
an exposure to new ways of thinking but,
importantly, through being prepared to be
surprised by the way we see the world and,
indeed, see ourselves as individuals.”
degree PROGRAMS
CEU has two schools and 14 departments, which offer the following degrees:
CEU Business School
Full-Time MBA (11 months)
Executive MBA (22 months, weekend format)
IMM Executive MBA (18 months, modular format)
Master of Science in IT Management (14 months)
Master of Science in Finance (8 months) Planned start date: January 2014
School of Public Policy and International Affairs
Master in Public Policy (two years) Planned start date: September 2013
Department of Cognitive Science
Doctor of Philosophy in Cognitive Science
Department of Economics
Master of Arts in Economics (two years)
Master of Arts in Economic Policy in Global Markets (two years)
Master of Arts in Law and Economics (one year)
Doctor of Philosophy in Economics
Department of Environmental Sciences and Policy
Master of Science in Environmental Sciences and Policy (one year)
Erasmus Mundus Master of Science in Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management
—MESPOM (two years)
Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Sciences and Policy
Department of Gender Studies
Master of Arts in Gender Studies (one year)
Master of Arts in Critical Gender Studies (two years)
Erasmus Mundus Master of Arts in Women’s and Gender Studies—GEMMA (two years)
European Master of Arts in Women’s and Gender History—MATILDA (two years)
Doctor of Philosophy in Comparative Gender Studies
Department of History
Master of Arts in Central European History (one year)
Master of Arts in Comparative History: Central, Eastern and Southeastern
Europe 1500-2000 (two years)
European Master of Arts in Women’s and Gender History—MATILDA (two years)
Doctor of Philosophy in Comparative History of Central, Southeastern and
Eastern Europe
Department of International Relations and European Studies
Master of Arts in International Relations and European Studies (one year)
Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science—International Relations Track
Department of Legal Studies
Master of Laws in Comparative Constitutional Law (LLM) (one year)
Master of Laws in Human Rights (HR LLM) (one year)
Master of Arts in Human Rights (HR MA) (one year)
Master of Laws in International Business Law (LLM) (one year)
Master of Laws in Law and Economics (LLM) (one year)
Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD)
Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science—Human Rights Track
Department of Mathematics and its Applications
Master of Science in Applied Mathematics (two years)
Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics and its Applications
Department of Medieval Studies
Master of Arts in Medieval Studies (one year)
Master of Arts in Comparative History: Interdisciplinary Medieval Studies (two years)
Master of Arts in Cultural Heritage: Academic Research, Policy and Management
(two years) Planned start date: September 2013
Doctor of Philosophy in Medieval Studies
Department of Philosophy
Master of Arts in Philosophy (one year)
Master of Arts in Philosophy (two years)
Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy
Department of Political Science
Master of Arts in Political Science (one year)
Master of Arts in Political Science (two years)
Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science
Department of Public Policy
Master of Arts in Public Policy (one year)
Erasmus Mundus Master of Arts Program in Public Policy—Mundus MAPP (two years)
Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science—Public Policy Track
Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology
Master of Arts in Sociology and Social Anthropology (one year)
Master of Arts in Sociology and Social Anthropology (two years)
Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology and Social Anthropology
Scholarships and Fellowships
How to Apply for Fellowships
and Scholarships
CEU is committed to attracting talented students from around the world—a commitment
backed up with unusually generous financial aid:
CEU Master’s Degree Fellowships (full or partial) | include a full tuition scholarship
(with a value of €11,000 to €12,000), housing in the CEU Residence Center, health insurance,
and a monthly stipend to cover living expenses.
CEU Master’s Degree Tuition Scholarships (full or partial) | cover between 50 and 100
percent of tuition expenses up to €12,000 per year.
CEU Doctoral Fellowships | cover full tuition, health insurance, and a generous stipend
for housing and living expenses. Over 90 percent of PhD students receive the full doctoral
fellowship.
Direct Student Loans and Canada Student Loans | are available for eligible U.S. and
Canadian citizens.
External Scholarships and Financial Aid Programs | administered through CEU include
Erasmus Mundus scholarships, Erasmus research grants, and other private and public
fellowships and scholarships.
each year
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For fellowship and scholarship consideration,
indicate your interest in the financial aid
section of the online application for admission.
For additional information about financial
aid, see: www.ceu.hu/admissions/financialaid
89%
90%
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students receive
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students are
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amy rodgers | Nationalism Studies
Country of origin: Netherlands
“I received a CEU fellowship that enabled
me to pursue a second master’s degree,
plus a travel grant that took me to
Northern Ireland to interview people who
participated in the violent struggle against
the British during the so-called ‘Troubles.’”
research
RESEARCH CENTERS
CEU is a research-intensive university that fosters critical intellectual exchange and creative
public-policy solutions.
Asia Research Initiative
Center for Business and Society
Center for Climate Change and
Sustainable Energy Policy
Center for Eastern Mediterranean Studies
Center for Environment and Security
Center for EU Enlargement Studies
Center for European Union Research
Center for Ethics and Law in Biomedicine
Center for Integrity in Business and
Government
Center for Media and Communication
Studies
Center for Network Science
Center for Policy Studies
Center for the Study of Imperfections in
Democracies
Cognitive Development Center
Initiative for Regulatory Innovation
Pasts Inc., Center for Historical Studies
Our faculty and students focus on such social and political issues as globalization,
democratization, European Union expansion, media freedom, sustainable development,
and human rights. Many master’s and doctoral students play substantive roles in facultyled research projects and publish together with their faculty partners.
The University offers funding assistance for internal research projects as well as for
collaborative projects between CEU and other research centers and universities worldwide.
CEU receives research funds from the European Commission, the European Research Council,
the United Nations, government agencies, international NGOs, and various other private and
public sources. External research funding increased five-fold between 2009 and 2011.
CEU Library contains the largest English-language holdings in the social sciences and
humanities in Central and Eastern Europe. It contains over 270,000 documents in various
formats and a periodical collection of 2,100 titles. It also has an outstanding electronic
database with 76 titles and provides full-text access to more than 30,000 electronic journals.
The Open Society Archives is among the premier Cold War research facilities in the world,
containing 9.5 linear kilometers of paper records and 12 terabytes of digital records related
to communist-era political, social, economic, and cultural life. OSA’s collection includes
an extensive archive of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty transcripts and reports along with
the world’s largest collection of underground literature and materials from Central and
Eastern Europe under communism. The archive also houses a growing collection of
documents and audiovisual materials on international human rights and war crimes.
granit jakupi | Economics
Country of origin: kosovo
“The Economics Department represents
a persistent pursuit of distinctive
education and research excellence,
driven by a world-class faculty of academics
with applicable experience ranging from
a minister of economics to senior
analysts in the Central Bank.”
Internship Opportunities
Careers
In keeping with its commitment to civic activism, CEU offers a wide range of internship and
professional development opportunities. A number of our students work as interns with
local civic groups and major international NGOs through the Human Rights Initiative, one
of the most active organizations on campus.
CEU provides students with the skills and
credentials for successful employment in
the public, private, nonprofit, and highereducation sectors. Our Career Services
Office helps them—before and after
graduation—to hone job-seeking skills
and to find positions in the international job
market. Among other services, it liaises
with hundreds of international employers
who return to CEU time after time, enticed
by our students’ unusual combination of
skills, experience, and potential.
Recent Student-Intern placements
Amnesty International
Cordelia Foundation for Victims of Torture
European Center for Not-for-Profit Law
European Roma Rights Centre
European Youth Centre Budapest
Foundation for Democratic Youth
Freedom House Europe
Greenpeace
Habitat for Humanity
Holocaust Memorial Center in Budapest
Hungarian Civil Liberties Union
Hungarian Helsinki Committee
Institute of International Education
International Centre for Democratic Transition
Legal Defense Bureau for National and Ethnic Minorities
Mental Disability Advocacy Center
Open Society Foundations
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Public Interest Law Institute
ROMEDIA Mundi Romani
Women for Women Together Against Violence
Women’s Rights Association
CEU’s Career Services Office offers:
Career and NGO fairs
Company presentations
Resume workshops
Individual counseling
Irina Chereseva | Gender Studies
Country of origin: bulgaria
“ Many students feel—when they go
back to their home countries—that they
can never get over this multicultural
experience. You somehow lose your
roots, only to figure out that you
never want to have roots again.”
Alumni at Major International Organizations
alumni
CEU’s alumni network consists of more
than 10,000 graduates living and working
in 120 countries. They include EU and
national parliamentarians, ambassadors,
UN officers, international affairs experts,
economists, policymakers, business
leaders, academics, international law
scholars, and human rights advocates.
Alumni chapters are active in 62 countries
on six continents, in cities including Cape
Town and Colombo, London and Lima,
Toronto and Tokyo, Quebec and Khartoum.
For all locations and contact information
for alumni in your country, visit:
http://alumnicareer.ceu.hu/alumniworld
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business
Education &
Research Institutions
Continuing Studies
Government/
Diplomatic Service
Public Interest &
Advocacy Groups
international
organizations
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Parliaments
ministries
cabinets
European
Union
institutions
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Our Alumni Office organizes activities and
provides services to help CEU graduates
connect with each other and remain
engaged in the University community.
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Dilyara TeshebaYeva | IRES’08
World Health Organization | Program Assistant
for Climate Change and Health Project
Country of origin: Kazakhstan
“Studying at CEU contributed greatly to
the person I am today. As an alumni
chapter leader, I see that connecting with
former and prospective students builds a
thriving community and helps everyone in it
to develop academically and professionally.”
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Welcome to budapest
Budapest is at the center of the “new”
Europe that integrates East and West.
Just a few hours from Vienna, Prague,
and Belgrade, Budapest has been chosen
by numerous international organizations—
including the UN and major multinational
companies—as a base of operations.
It is a vibrant city that is comfortable,
affordable, and safe.
The Performing Arts | The Hungarian
National Opera House, on tree-lined Andrassy
Boulevard, is one of the world’s premier
venues for both opera and ballet, and is an
architectural wonder worth a visit in its own
right. On the Danube south of CEU stands
the Palace of Arts, a state-of-the art concert
hall complex offering classical, jazz, and
other concerts as well as dance performances
and exhibitions at its Ludwig Museum. Boats
moored on the Danube, such as A38 and
the Columbus Jazz Boat, are superb
venues for bands of every musical genre,
and a hotspot for Budapest’s world-class
jazz scene. Also, the Papp Laszlo Sport
Arena draws major international acts
from Sting to Cirque du Soleil as well as
professional sporting events.
Open-Air Fun | Budapest is home to Sziget,
“Europe’s Best Major Festival,” a week-long
extravaganza in August featuring concerts,
food, drink, and camping that attracts
Europe’s biggest bands. From mid-November
through early January, Budapest is home to
several Christmas markets, with hundreds
of vendors and eateries close to campus.
Year-round, Budapest hosts countless
festivals, from wine-tasting to contemporary
design, horse racing to folk arts, documentary film to world music—even a downtown
snowboarding show.
Thermal Baths | Budapest is the “City
of Spas,” with thermal baths dating back
to Ottoman and Roman times. Szechenyi
Baths, the grande dame, is a neo-Baroque
palace in the City Park where the water is
hot enough for soaking under the stars next
to snow banks in January. Each bath has a
totally different character, so it is worth
trying them all. And once a year, on the Night
of Spas, five of them play live music for bathhoppers who make the rounds, soaking and
dancing in their swimsuits till 3 a.m.
Dining | CEU is so centrally located that
everyone will find something to suit their
tastes nearby, whether it be sushi or
goulash, tacos or curry, hamburgers or
hummus. There’s something for every
budget too, from cafeteria-style eateries
to Michelin-starred luxury. Budapest has
a vibrant coffee house culture—practically
invented here at the turn of the century—
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colleges
that includes intellectual gathering places
unchanged since 1899 as well as global
coffee-chain outlets.
Nightlife | A truly new nightlife phenomenon has evolved in Budapest over the
past two decades: “ruin pubs” that occupy
dilapidated courtyards and rooftops transformed into trendy nightspots dotted with
furniture salvaged from flea markets. The
city is also home to jazz lounges, dance
clubs, and bohemian hideaways.
Getting Around | The public transport
system boasts an extensive network of
subways, trams, and buses, with three
railway station hubs. Also, the Ferenc Liszt
International Airport links Budapest with
every major city in Europe and beyond, and
is served by several low-cost airlines along
with major carriers.
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university life
CEU Residence Center | Located a few
kilometers south of CEU, the Residence
Center houses over 400 students and is
the heart of off-campus University life.
The complex includes a coffee shop and
cafeteria; lounge areas on each floor;
and a health facility with a fitness room,
swimming pool, and tennis courts. Student
rooms are private, with their own bathrooms.
Activities include concerts, holiday parties,
international food nights, dance and yoga
classes, day trips outside Budapest, hiking
and biking trips, and film screenings.
Student Organizations | Our students are
active in a wide variety of CEU organizations.
The Student Life Office provides logistical
support and funding for student groups
and cultural activities, often in tandem with
the Student Union, which sponsors various
clubs and helps organize extracurricular
activities. These include seasonal parties,
sports events, multicultural festivals, and
the Spring Ball.
Student organizations | include the CEU
Choir, Budapest Spa Lovers Club, Blank
Pages Society, Muslim Student Association,
Sustainable Campus Initiative, Women’s
Soccer Club, Classic Film Club, LGBTQI
Club, Personal Growth Group, Debate
Society, Photography Club, Philosophy Film
Club, and Vegetarian Cooking Club.
University Events | A hub of intellectual
activity, CEU hosts more than 400 events a
year addressing many of the most pressing
issues facing society. Internationally distinguished experts discuss solutions to challenges as diverse as stabilizing the euro
zone, ending impunity for perpetrators of
war crimes, and convincing world leaders
to pursue the most far-reaching climatechange policies. Other recent topics
include the future of energy security and the
future of journalism, Internet governance
and regulation of political communication,
instruments of international justice, and
moral questions of life extension.
The University is also alive with cultural
activity. Its Center for Arts and Culture and
its Open Society Archives, for example, host
hundreds of events every year, including
documentary film screenings, photo and art
exhibitions, public lecturers by art historians,
and concerts by up-and-coming musicians.
The Neighborhood | CEU is in the heart
of Budapest. Located right downtown, just
two blocks from the Danube River, it is
surrounded by art galleries, bookstores,
cafés, theaters, and restaurants. The
campus borders a pedestrian promenade
and sits nestled among some of the city’s
most spectacular architectural landmarks,
including St. Stephen’s Basilica and the
Hungarian Parliament. Uniquely Budapest
activities are within striking distance in
every direction: To the west: walking across
the city’s iconic Chain Bridge and riding the
funicular to the Castle District, with its cozy
restaurants and panoramic views. To the
north: biking along the river and over
to Margaret Island, a huge park with running
and bike paths, spa and pool complexes,
and outdoor bars and restaurants. To the
east: checking out the funky nightlife scene
in the Jewish Quarter. To the south: strolling down Vaci Street, famous for its boutique shopping, outdoor dining, and street
performers. And within one block of CEU:
ordering a cup of world-class coffee, sampling superb Hungarian wines, or indulging
in a scoop of gelato.
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
First degree: bachelor’s degree for master’s applicants;
MA/MS/LLM degree for doctoral applicants
Department-specific requirements
Proof of English proficiency
Curriculum vitae
Letters of recommendation
Complete online application: www.ceu.hu/apply
CEU Business School requirements: www.business.ceu.hu
Central European University
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Non-discrimination Policy | Central European University does not discriminate on the basis of—including, but not
limited to—race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, or gender or sexual orientation in administering its educational
policies, admissions policies, employment, scholarship or loan programs, or athletic or other school-administered programs.
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Photography | Daniel Vegel
Graphic design | Ildiko Petrok, Yolk Communication
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HISTORY
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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
This department offers students interdisciplinary and comparative perspectives on the
history of Central, Southeastern, and Eastern
Europe, and the Eastern Mediterranean. Our
programs also focus on Ottoman and Middle
Eastern history. The curriculum covers the
main historiographical traditions from the early
modern period to the present and introduces
students to a range of scholarly topics from
the social sciences and humanities including
sociology, economics, anthropology, art history,
religion, and philosophy. Specializations are
available in Jewish studies and religious studies.
career path
Graduates of the History Department find
employment as researchers with governmental
and nongovernmental organizations, as
academics at leading universities and
research institutes, and as journalists.
roy kimmey
Country of origin: united states
“ The cosmopolitan character of CEU’s student
body and teaching staff was one of the many
reasons I applied to the University, but it’s hard
to describe what it’s like to be a part of such a
community for the first time. It continues to have
a profound effect on how I think about history.
The diversity of backgrounds and experiences my
colleagues bring to the classroom has broadened
my knowledge of Central and Eastern Europe in a
way that I can truly begin to place my research in
a comparative frame. And the conversations I have
with classmates outside the seminar rooms continue to enrich my understanding of contemporary
politics in a rapidly changing part of Europe.”
Master of Arts in Central European History (One Year)
This program prepares students in interdisciplinary research in early modern,
modern, and contemporary Central, Southeastern, Eastern European, and Eastern
Mediterranean history.
Master of Arts in Comparative History: Central, Eastern
and Southeastern Europe 1500-2000 (Two Years)
Offered jointly with the Department of Medieval Studies, the program focuses on Central,
Southeastern, and Eastern European as well as Eastern Mediterranean history and
culture from late antiquity to the present. It is designed for applicants with a three-year
bachelor’s degree in history, medieval studies, or a related field.
European Master’s Degree in Women’s and Gender History—
MATILDA (Two Years)
Offered jointly with the Department of Gender Studies, MATILDA aims to develop expertise
in women’s and gender history, European history, and intercultural relations. The program
is operated by five European universities and students can study at two or more. Special
requirements and deadlines for MATILDA: www.gend.ceu.hu/matilda.php and
www.ned.univie.ac.at/matilda
Doctor of Philosophy in Comparative History of Central,
Southeastern and Eastern Europe
The doctoral program is designed for candidates pursuing careers in teaching and
research. It emphasizes interdisciplinary and comparative scholarship that integrates
social, cultural, economic, and political aspects of Central, Southeastern, and Eastern
European as well as Ottoman and Middle Eastern history.
Selected Areas of Research
Comparative history of fascism and communism
Comparative history of Habsburg, Ottoman, and Russian empires
Comparative religious studies
Cultural history
Early modern history
Gender studies
Intellectual history
Nationalism studies
Social history
Urban studies
General Admissions Requirements
Complete online application:
www.ceu.hu/apply
Proof of English proficiency
Letters of recommendation
Curriculum vitae
Program Entry Requirements
FOR the master’s programs
General CEU admissions requirements
BA degree in history or a related field
Research proposal
Program Entry Requirements
for the doctoral program
General CEU admissions requirements
MA degree in history or a related field
Research proposal
CEU Master’s Degree Fellowships
(full or partial) include a full tuition
scholarship (with a value of €11,000 to
€12,000), housing in the CEU Residence
Center, and health insurance. Fellowship
recipients also receive a monthly stipend
to cover living expenses.
CEU Master’s Degree Tuition Scholarships
(full or partial) cover between 50 and 100
percent of tuition expenses up to €12,000
per year.
CEU offers programs in the social
sciences, humanities, law, public policy,
business management, economics,
environmental sciences and policy,
and mathematics.
The University is accredited in the
United States and Hungary.
Central European University
www.ceu.hu
[email protected]
skype: ceuhungary
Nador u. 9, 1051 Budapest, Hungary
CEU Doctoral Fellowships
cover full tuition, health insurance, and
a generous stipend for housing and living
expenses. More than 90 percent of PhD
students receive the full doctoral fellowship.
Direct Student Loans, Canada Student Loans
are available for eligible U.S. and Canadian
citizens.
External Scholarships,
Financial Aid Programs
administered through CEU include Erasmus
Mundus scholarships, Erasmus research
grants, and other private and public fellowships and scholarships.
Department of History
www.history.ceu.hu | [email protected]
© Central European University, 2012 / Cover photo by Edit Kalman.
Scholarships and Fellowships
CEU is committed to attracting talented
students and scholars from around the world.
The University provides a variety of scholarships
and research grants for which applicants from
any country are eligible to apply.
Central European University is an
English-language, graduate university
located in Budapest, Hungary.
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
AND EUROPEAN STUDIES
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DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL
RELATIONS AND EUROPEAN STUDIES
This department integrates international
relations research with regional expertise in the
European Union and the wider European
neighborhood and the evolving role of the EU,
China, the United States, and Russia in global
affairs. IRES combines international relations
theory, international political economy, and
security studies with multidisciplinary approaches
to the study of transnational, national, and
subnational politics in Europe and beyond.
career path
The majority of master’s degree students find
employment in governmental and nongovernmental organizations, international business,
political consultancy, and journalism. Doctoral
graduates hold teaching and/or research positions in academia and international organizations.
Jakub Pilch
Country of origin: Poland
“ I came to CEU because I wanted to study at an
international place that focuses on Europe and the
European Commission. I respect the mission and
ideas of the University and I especially like the fact
that there is no majority of ethnicity. I value
working with students from the local region who
were exposed to war and whose stories play a
valuable role in helping me to better understand
the history and politics of Central Europe. The
opportunity to live and work with students from
all over the world allows us all to see beyond
stereotypes, which I think is very positive.”
Master of Arts in International Relations and European Studies (One Year)
This program provides students with a general foundation in international relations, plus
more specific exposure to questions relating to the study of international security and the
global economy. Close attention is paid to the European Union, East Asia, the Middle East,
and the post-Soviet space.
IRES Track System
International Relations | European Studies | International Political Economy
Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science—International Relations Track
The doctoral program is operated jointly by the departments of Political Science, Public
Policy, and International Relations and European Studies. It prepares students for a
career in research and university-level teaching. Research areas include international
relations theory; security studies; international political economy; political economy of
the EU; approaches to ethnic conflict; comparative regionalism; EU enlargement and
neighborhood policy; and the international relations of Asia, the Middle East, and the
post-Soviet space.
General Admissions Requirements
Complete online application:
www.ceu.hu/apply
Proof of English proficiency
Letters of recommendation
Curriculum vitae
Program Entry Requirements
FOR the master’s program
General CEU admissions requirements
BA degree in a social sciences discipline
or a related field
Statement of purpose
Short essay examining an issue
area/concept relevant to the study
of international relations
Program Entry Requirements
for the doctoral program
Selected Areas of Research
International relations and law
Ethnic conflict, civil wars, and conflict resolution
International political economy
EU enlargement and integration
Security theory
Transnational capitalism in Eastern Europe
European security and defense policy
Political economy of the EU
Politics of the former Soviet Union
International relations of East Asia
Sociopolitical change in the Middle East and East Africa
General CEU admissions requirements
MA degree
Research proposal
Statement of purpose
Outline of MA thesis
CEU Master’s Degree Fellowships
(full or partial) include a full tuition
scholarship (with a value of €11,000 to
€12,000), housing in the CEU Residence
Center, and health insurance. Fellowship
recipients also receive a monthly stipend to
cover living expenses.
CEU Master’s Degree Tuition Scholarships
(full or partial) cover between 50 and 100
percent of tuition expenses up to €12,000
per year.
CEU offers programs in the social
sciences, humanities, law, public policy,
business management, economics,
environmental sciences and policy,
and mathematics.
The University is accredited in the
United States and Hungary.
Central European University
www.ceu.hu
[email protected]
skype: ceuhungary
Nador u. 9, 1051 Budapest, Hungary
CEU Doctoral Fellowships
cover full tuition, health insurance, and
a generous stipend for housing and living
expenses. More than 90 percent of PhD
students receive the full doctoral fellowship.
Direct Student Loans, Canada Student Loans
are available for eligible U.S. and Canadian
citizens.
External Scholarships,
Financial Aid Programs
administered through CEU include Erasmus
Mundus scholarships, Erasmus research
grants, and other private and public fellowships and scholarships.
Department of International Relations and European Studies
www.ires.ceu.hu | [email protected]
© Central European University, 2012
Scholarships and Fellowships
CEU is committed to attracting talented
students and scholars from around the world.
The University provides a variety of scholarships
and research grants for which applicants from
any country are eligible to apply.
Central European University is an
English-language, graduate university
located in Budapest, Hungary.
LEGAL STUDIES
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DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL STUDIES
The department offers advanced degree
programs in comparative constitutional law,
human rights, and international business
law. The curriculum combines international
and regional intellectual traditions and offers
students hands-on experience and internship
opportunities. Outstanding professors introduce
students to state-of-the-art legal research, reasoning, and writing, enabling them to compete
successfully for jobs in various fields of legal
practice and research after graduation.
career path
Graduates of the department pursue careers
as policymakers, diplomats, scholars, human
rights professionals, consultants, and lawyers
in business and public administration.
Luis Cano
Country of origin: Venezuela
“ The CEU Legal Studies Department is deeply
committed to encouraging human rights and
democracy debates and that is crucial for students
of today. It has definitely made a marked
difference within my career by focusing on issues
that were not obvious to me before coming to
CEU. I believe that my experience here has made
me a more open-minded person and conscious
of the problems of the world: not only to discuss
them, but to propose a solution. One of my professors
said to me that being the change requires you to
open your mind, listen to those who think
differently than you and come to solutions that
bear in mind all the interested parties in the game.”
Master of Laws in Comparative Constitutional Law (LLM) (One Year) This program focuses on examining constitutional issues in comparative, historical, and social contexts.
Master of Laws in Human Rights (HR LLM), Master of Arts in Human Rights
(HR MA) (One Year) These programs offer instruction in specific legal mechanisms and
institutional processes that organizations can use to approach human rights issues in
transitional and established democracies.
Master of Laws in International Business Law (LLM) (One Year) This program
focuses on the fundamental institutions of market economy with a special reference to
international business transactions.
Master of Laws in Law and Economics (LLM) (One Year) This program, taught
jointly with the Department of Economics, trains students to use critical thinking to evaluate
legal and economic issues. It aims to prepare graduates for careers in public organizations,
law firms, and businesses. CEU fellowships are not available for this program.
Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) This program is committed to training future
legal scholars. It offers candidates an opportunity to pursue advanced doctoral studies
that combine independent research with coursework in a variety of legal areas including
comparative constitutional, human rights, and international business law.
Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science Candidates not holding a law degree
may apply for a PhD in political science with a human rights track.
General Admissions Requirements
Complete online application:
www.ceu.hu/apply
Proof of English proficiency
Letters of recommendation
Curriculum vitae
Program Entry Requirements
FOR the master’s programs
General CEU admissions requirements
Bachelor’s degree
CEU-administered Legal Reasoning Test
(LSAT)
Academic essay
LLM programs: law degree required
Comparative Constitutional Law program:
applicants with a degree in political science
or international relations are eligible to apply.
Program Entry Requirements
for the doctoral program
Selected Areas of Research
Comparative constitutional systems
Civil and political rights in established and emerging democracies
Freedom of religion and freedom of expression in a global world
International and European protection of human rights
Human rights and criminal justice
International commercial arbitration
Contract law
Investment law
Capital markets and securities regulation in emerging markets
Minority rights and Roma rights
Welfare rights in welfare states
General CEU admissions requirements
LLM degree from CEU with a “B” average or
higher, thesis graded “completed with
honors” or higher
LLM degree from another institution/MA
degree after basic law degree from another
institution
Research proposal
CEU-administered Legal Reasoning Test
(LSAT)
Academic essay
CEU Master’s Degree Fellowships
(full or partial) include a full tuition scholarship
(with a value of €11,000 to €12,000), housing
in the CEU Residence Center, and health
insurance. Fellowship recipients also receive
a monthly stipend to cover living expenses.
CEU Master’s Degree Tuition Scholarships
(full or partial) cover between 50 and 100
percent of tuition expenses up to €12,000
per year.
CEU offers programs in the social
sciences, humanities, law, public policy,
business management, economics,
environmental sciences and policy, and
mathematics.
The University is accredited in the
United States and Hungary.
Central European University
www.ceu.hu
[email protected]
skype: ceuhungary
Nador u. 9, 1051 Budapest, Hungary
CEU Doctoral Fellowships
cover full tuition, health insurance, and
a generous stipend for housing and living
expenses. More than 90 percent of PhD
students receive the full doctoral fellowship.
Direct Student Loans, Canada Student Loans
are available for eligible U.S. and Canadian
citizens.
External Scholarships,
Financial Aid Programs
administered through CEU include Erasmus
Mundus scholarships, Erasmus research
grants, and other private and public fellowships and scholarships.
Department of Legal Studies
www.legal.ceu.hu | [email protected]
© Central European University, 2012
Scholarships and Fellowships
CEU is committed to attracting talented
students and scholars from around the world.
The University provides a variety of scholarships
and research grants for which applicants from
any country are eligible to apply.
Central European University is an
English-language, graduate university
located in Budapest, Hungary.
MATHEMATICS AND ITS
APPLICATIONS
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DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND
ITS APPLICATIONS
This department enables students to expand
their knowledge in mathematics and its
applications through intensive coursework,
excellent research opportunities, and expert
supervision with outstanding scholars and
institutions. Programs are taught in cooperation
with professors from local Hungarian institutes
as well as foreign visiting professors.
career path
Graduates pursue successful careers at
universities, research institutes, corporations,
banks, and governmental and EU institutions.
Baldur Sigurdsson
Country of origin: Iceland
“ I chose CEU partially because I wanted to go
beyond the geographical regions that are
standard choices for Scandinavian people. CEU
has a small but very active and well-connected
math department. My advisor here also works at
the respected Alfred Renyi Institute of Mathematics and there are a good number of other CEU
partnerships with Renyi that result in interesting
research and topical seminars and conferences.”
Master of Science in Applied Mathematics (Two Years)
This innovative and interdisciplinary program provides students with comprehensive
knowledge in the field of applied mathematics. Students investigate current social,
economic, and political phenomena including those related to globalization.
Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics and its Applications
The doctoral program combines traditional mathematics and contemporary applications
in matters related to modern society. It fosters critical and creative thinking and offers
doctoral candidates a unique academic experience and research opportunities in an
international environment.
General Admissions Requirements
Complete online application:
www.ceu.hu/apply
Proof of English proficiency
Letters of recommendation
Curriculum vitae
Program Entry Requirements
FOR the master’s program
General CEU admissions requirements
BA, BS, or BSc major in mathematics
or a related field
Statement of purpose
Familiarity with fundamental undergraduatelevel mathematics
Program Entry Requirements
for the doctoral program
Selected Areas of Research
Algebra
Algebraic geometry
Discrete mathematics
Evolution equations
Functional analysis
Logic and set theory
Number theory
Partial differential equations
Statistics
Stochastic processes
General CEU admissions requirements
MS or MSc with a major in mathematics
or a related field
Excellent candidates with a four-year BA,
BS, or BSc degree are also eligible
Statement of purpose
Solid mathematical background
CEU Master’s Degree Fellowships
(full or partial) include a full tuition
scholarship (with a value of €11,000 to
€12,000), housing in the CEU Residence
Center, and health insurance. Fellowship
recipients also receive a monthly stipend to
cover living expenses.
CEU Master’s Degree Tuition Scholarships
(full or partial) cover between 50 and 100
percent of tuition expenses up to €12,000
per year.
CEU offers programs in the social
sciences, humanities, law, public policy,
business management, economics,
environmental sciences and policy,
and mathematics.
The University is accredited in the
United States and Hungary.
Central European University
www.ceu.hu
[email protected]
skype: ceuhungary
Nador u. 9, 1051 Budapest, Hungary
CEU Doctoral Fellowships
cover full tuition, health insurance, and
a generous stipend for housing and living
expenses. More than 90 percent of PhD
students receive the full doctoral fellowship.
Direct Student Loans, Canada Student Loans
are available for eligible U.S. and Canadian
citizens.
External Scholarships,
Financial Aid Programs
administered through CEU include Erasmus
Mundus scholarships, Erasmus research
grants, and other private and public fellowships and scholarships.
Department of Mathematics and its Applications
www.mathematics.ceu.hu | [email protected]
© Central European University, 2012
Scholarships and Fellowships
CEU is committed to attracting talented
students and scholars from around the world.
The University provides a variety of scholarships
and research grants for which applicants from
any country are eligible to apply.
Central European University is an
English-language, graduate university
located in Budapest, Hungary.
MEDIEVAL STUDIES
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DEPARTMENT OF MEDIEVAL STUDIES
The department provides intellectually
challenging comparative and multi-disciplinary
postgraduate education on all aspects of the
history and culture of the period between 300
and 1600 C.E. International faculty members
cover Central and Western Europe as well as
the Byzantine, Slavic, Jewish, Arab, and
Ottoman worlds.
career path
Graduates find employment in education and
research, cultural institutions including museums,
business, and international organizations.
Master’s students often continue their studies on
the doctoral level at international universities.
Veronika Csikos
Country of origin: hungary
“ The CEU Medieval Studies Department presents
ways to think differently about the medieval
histories of Central Europe and the Central Mediterranean as well as its ancient languages. It offers
an interdisciplinary approach that was completely
unknown to me not only during my local university
education but in a certain sense also in my narrower
field of research (medieval history of art in Central
Europe). By using this methodology, I was able to
tackle connections in my doctoral research which
may have well been invisible to me otherwise. I
hope, that by writing my dissertation by these
means, I can contribute to opening up new ways
in the methodology of Hungarian (and Central
European) research of medieval history of art.”
Master of Arts in Medieval Studies (One Year)
This program is designed for applicants with a strong research agenda and academic
background in medieval history or related disciplines such as philology/literature,
philosophy, art history, or archaeology and a focus on medieval Latin, Slavonic, Byzantine,
or early modern Ottoman culture. Students in the program pursue an intensive,
interdisciplinary study of the Middle Ages, including an emphasis on modern research
methodologies and the languages of medieval source materials.
Master of Arts in Comparative History:
Interdisciplinary Medieval Studies (Two Years)
Offered jointly with the Department of History, the medieval track of this program focuses
on political, social, and economic history as well as on material and spiritual culture in
the period between 300 and 1600 C.E. It is designed for applicants with a three-year
bachelor’s degree in history, medieval studies, or a related field.
Master of Arts in Cultural Heritage Studies:
Academic Research, Policy and Management (Two Years)
This interdisciplinary and interdepartmental program focuses on developing aptitudes for
critical assessment of tangible structures and objects such as buildings, monuments, and
works of art, as well as intangible heritage like traditions, languages, and knowledge.
Graduates of the program will be capable of working at various levels in cultural heritage/
cultural resource management. Planned start date: September 2013.
Doctor of Philosophy in Medieval Studies
The doctoral program is designed for candidates pursuing careers in teaching and research.
The program stresses the interconnectedness of various disciplines, emphasizing
comparative research into political, social, economic, religious history, art, archeology,
and material culture of Late Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and the Early Modern Period.
Selected Areas of Research
Western, Central, and Eastern European history of the Middle Ages
Eastern Mediterranean history from Constantine the Great to Suleiman the Magnificent
(combining Late Antique, Byzantine, Eastern Christian, Islamic, and Ottoman studies)
Environmental/landscape history
History of religion, philosophy, and science
Social science approaches to material culture, art history, archaeology, cultural
anthropology, and manuscript studies
Tangible and intangible cultural heritage: historical approaches to understanding the past
Sustainable development in the management of cultural heritage
General Admissions Requirements
Complete online application:
www.ceu.hu/apply
Proof of English proficiency
Letters of recommendation
Curriculum vitae
Program Entry Requirements
Master of Arts in Medieval Studies
General CEU admissions requirements
Minimum four-year BA degree in history,
art history, archaeology, philosophy, philology,
or a language relevant to the fields of study
Research proposal
Master of Arts in Comparative History:
Interdisciplinary Medieval Studies
General CEU admissions requirements
Minimum three-year BA degree in history,
medieval studies, or a related field
Statement of purpose
Master of Arts in Cultural Heritage Studies:
Academic Research, Policy and Management
General CEU admissions requirements
Minimum three-year BA degree in any field
of humanities, in management studies,
architecture, natural or cultural heritagerelated subjects
Research proposal
Program Entry Requirements
for the doctoral program
General CEU admissions requirements
MA degree
Research proposal and feasibility study
Outline of MA thesis
High-level knowledge of one or more
source languages
Demonstrated familiarity with research
methods in medieval studies
CEU Master’s Degree Fellowships
(full or partial) include a full tuition
scholarship (with a value of €11,000 to
€12,000), housing in the CEU Residence
Center, and health insurance. Fellowship
recipients also receive a monthly stipend to
cover living expenses.
CEU Master’s Degree Tuition Scholarships
(full or partial) cover between 50 and 100
percent of tuition expenses up to €12,000
per year.
CEU offers programs in the social
sciences, humanities, law, public policy,
business management, economics,
environmental sciences and policy,
and mathematics.
The University is accredited in the
United States and Hungary.
Central European University
www.ceu.hu
[email protected]
skype: ceuhungary
Nador u. 9, 1051 Budapest, Hungary
CEU Doctoral Fellowships
cover full tuition, health insurance, and
a generous stipend for housing and living
expenses. More than 90 percent of PhD
students receive the full doctoral fellowship.
Direct Student Loans, Canada Student Loans
are available for eligible U.S. and Canadian
citizens.
External Scholarships,
Financial Aid Programs
administered through CEU include Erasmus
Mundus scholarships, Erasmus research
grants, and other private and public fellowships and scholarships.
Department of Medieval Studies
www.medievalstudies.ceu.hu | [email protected]
© Central European University, 2012
Scholarships and Fellowships
CEU is committed to attracting talented
students and scholars from around the world.
The University provides a variety of scholarships
and research grants for which applicants from
any country are eligible to apply.
Central European University is an
English-language, graduate university
located in Budapest, Hungary.
NATIONALISM STUDIES
central
european
university
NATIONALISM STUDIES PROGRAM
This program addresses issues of nationalism,
self-determination, state formation, ethnic
conflict, minority protection, language and
citizenship rights, and constitutional design in
modern and contemporary societies. It encourages
critical and interdisciplinary approaches to the
study of nationalism and provides students with
a theoretical and methodological background in
applied social sciences. Students may specialize
in Jewish studies.
career path
Graduates of the program find employment in
academia, nongovernmental organizations, and
governmental and international institutions.
Miranda Myrberg
Country of origin: Sweden
“ I became very interested in the the former
Yugoslavia during my first master’s degree
studies when I was examining regional feminist
anti-militaristic organizations that were
cooperating with one another to resist aggressive
nationalist agendas. For my CEU master’s I chose
to study Bosnian culture and the resistance to
nationalism with the use of arts-based initiatives,
which really demands a lot of local time and
integration into the art scene. CEU’s location
has allowed me to easily travel back and forth
to conduct my research.“
Master of Arts in Nationalism Studies (One Year)
This program offers an interdisciplinary approach to the study of nationalism, drawing
on relevant ideas from political science, history, anthropology, sociology, philosophy, and
international relations.
Master of Arts in Nationalism Studies (Two Years)
Designed for applicants with a three-year bachelor’s degree, this program encourages
students to pursue open and critical perspectives in examining concepts of nationhood
and nationalism as these relate to various fields including media, minority rights, and
ethnic conflict.
Doctor of Philosophy in Comparative History of Central, Southeastern
and Eastern Europe—Nationalism Studies Track
The doctoral program, offered through the Department of History, is designed for candidates
pursuing careers in teaching and research. It emphasizes interdisciplinary and comparative
scholarship that integrates social, cultural, economic, and political aspects of Central,
Southeastern, and Eastern European as well as Ottoman and Middle Eastern history.
Selected Areas of Research
Democracy and transnational politics
Ethnicity and nationalism
Nationalist politics and ethnicity
Self-determination and international minority protection
Transnational citizenship
Nationalism in Southeastern Europe
General Admissions Requirements
Complete online application:
www.ceu.hu/apply
Proof of English proficiency
Letters of recommendation
Curriculum vitae
Program Entry Requirements
FOR the master’s programs
General CEU admissions requirements
Four-year BA degree
Research proposal
Writing sample
Program Entry Requirements
for the doctoral program
General CEU admissions requirements
MA degree
Research proposal
Requirements of the Department of History
CEU Master’s Degree Fellowships
(full or partial) include a full tuition
scholarship (with a value of €11,000 to
€12,000), housing in the CEU Residence
Center, and health insurance. Fellowship
recipients also receive a monthly stipend to
cover living expenses.
CEU Master’s Degree Tuition Scholarships
(full or partial) cover between 50 and 100
percent of tuition expenses up to €12,000
per year.
CEU offers programs in the social
sciences, humanities, law, public policy,
business management, economics,
environmental sciences and policy,
and mathematics.
The University is accredited in the
United States and Hungary.
Central European University
www.ceu.hu
[email protected]
skype: ceuhungary
Nador u. 9, 1051 Budapest, Hungary
CEU Doctoral Fellowships
cover full tuition, health insurance, and
a generous stipend for housing and living
expenses. More than 90 percent of PhD
students receive the full doctoral fellowship.
Direct Student Loans, Canada Student Loans
are available for eligible U.S. and Canadian
citizens.
External Scholarships,
Financial Aid Programs
administered through CEU include Erasmus
Mundus scholarships, Erasmus research
grants, and other private and public fellowships and scholarships.
Nationalism Studies Program
www.nationalism.ceu.hu | [email protected]
© Central European University, 2012
Scholarships and Fellowships
CEU is committed to attracting talented
students and scholars from around the world.
The University provides a variety of scholarships
and research grants for which applicants from
any country are eligible to apply.
Central European University is an
English-language, graduate university
located in Budapest, Hungary.
Scholarships and Fellowships
central
european
university
financial aid
CEU is committed to attracting talented
students and scholars from around the world.
The University provides a variety of scholarships
and research grants for which applicants
from any country are eligible to apply.
How to Apply for Fellowships
and Scholarships
For fellowship and scholarship consideration,
indicate your interest in the financial aid section
of the online application for admission. For
additional information about financial aid, see:
www.ceu.hu/admissions/financialaid
Dalia Al - Awqati | Legal Studies
Country of origin: Jordan
“CEU’s generous financial aid makes it easier for
people already on a career path to take a break
in order to pursue a graduate degree. The aid
packages provide for a diverse student body by
making it possible for a lot of people to study here
who otherwise wouldn’t have been able to.”
CEU Master’s Degree Fellowships (full or partial) include a full tuition scholarship
(with a value of €11,000 to €12,000), housing in the CEU Residence Center, and health
insurance. Fellowship recipients also receive a monthly stipend to cover living expenses.
CEU Master’s Degree Tuition Scholarships (full or partial) cover between 50 and
100 percent of tuition expenses up to €12,000 per year.
CEU Doctoral Fellowships cover full tuition, health insurance, and a generous
stipend for housing and living expenses. Over 90 percent of PhD students receive the full
doctoral fellowship.
Direct Student Loans and Canada Student Loans are available for eligible U.S.
and Canadian citizens.
External Scholarships and Financial Aid Programs administered through CEU
include Erasmus Mundus scholarships, Erasmus research grants, and other private and
public fellowships and scholarships.
Language Requirements
Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in
English. Native English speakers and applicants holding degrees taught in English may
request exemption from this requirement.
Those applicants whose first language is not
English must submit scores from one of the
approved English-language tests.
Required minimum scores
Application Deadlines | www.ceu.hu/admissions
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scholarships
and
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research
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master’s
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scholarships
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doctoral
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Master’s
programs
Doctoral
programs
TOEFL
(Computer-based)
230
250
TOEFL
(Paper-based)
570
600
TOEFL
(Internet-based)
88
100
CEU-administered
TOEFL (Paper-based)
570
600
Intenational English
Language Test (IELTS)
6.5
7
Pearson Test of
English (Academic)
59
76
Cambridge Proficiency
Examination
C
C
Cambridge Advanced
English Test
B
A
Complete online application: www.ceu.hu/apply
First degree: bachelor’s degree for master’s
applicants; MA/MS/LLM degree for doctoral
applicants
Proof of English proficiency
Letters of recommendation
Curriculum vitae
CEU offers programs in the social
sciences, humanities, law, public policy,
business management, economics,
environmental sciences and policy,
and mathematics.
The University is accredited in the
United States and Hungary.
Central European University
Nador u. 9, 1051 Budapest, Hungary
www.ceu.hu | [email protected] | skype: ceuhungary
© Central European University, 2012 / Cover photo by Daniel Vegel.
General Admissions Requirements
Central European University is an
English-language, graduate university
located in Budapest, Hungary.