Central European University (CEU) | University Info | 15 PhDs in English

Top reasons to study here

CEU is accredited in the United States and Austria, and offers English-language bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs.
CEU has a distinct academic and intellectual focus, combining the comparative study of the region's historical, cultural, and social diversity
CEU is known for excellence in teaching and research—with purpose.

PhD Programmes

Social Sciences (9)

Ph.D. Cognitive Science
Ph.D. Comparative Gender Studies
Ph.D. Economics
Ph.D. Political Science - Comparative Politics Track
Ph.D. Political Science - Comparative and International Political Economy Track
Ph.D. Political Science - International Relations Track
Ph.D. Political Science - Political Theory Track
Ph.D. Political Science - Public Policy Track
Ph.D. Sociology and Social Anthropology

Humanities (4)

Ph.D. Comparative Gender Studies
Ph.D. Comparative History
Ph.D. Late Antique, Medieval and Early Modern Studies
Ph.D. Philosophy

Business & Management (1)

Ph.D. Political Science - Comparative and International Political Economy Track

Computer Science & IT (1)

Ph.D. Network Science

Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (1)

Ph.D. Environmental Sciences and Policy

Law (1)

SJD Doctor of Juridical Science

Natural Sciences & Mathematics (1)

Ph.D. Cognitive Science

About

History

Central European University ("CEU" or the "University") was founded in 1991 to support the democratic transitions in Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. In 2020, CEU launched a new undergraduate offer. The University is deeply international: it is home to students from more than 100 countries and faculty from over 50.

Education

The mission of the University, conducted through its 13 academic departments and its world-leading research centers, is to promote open societies and democracy, through advanced research, and research-based teaching, primarily in the social sciences and humanities. The language of instruction is English.

Research

CEU is a research-intensive university. Its faculty members typically devote at least half of their time to research including participation in European and international projects. More than one-third of CEU students are pursuing doctoral degrees and thus are also actively involved in research, normally on par with faculty members.

Career

CEU's Career Services Office (CSO) plays a leading role in institutional efforts to ensure that our graduates are prepared to transform their CEU experience into meaningful professional engagement. CSO partners with students and alumni, offering guidance, support, and information to help them develop and pursue personal visions for impact and success all over the world.

University Ranking

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report

2024

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2023

860 -39

2022

821

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

More rankings and student reviews

Services

Housing services

Before you start looking for accommodation, please consider the type of accommodation you would like to apply for (double room/ single room in a shared apartment, single studio apartment etc.), your budget and certain application deadlines. If you are coming from a non-EU country, you may want to keep the requirements and deadlines of your residence permit application in mind. You can find out more here.

Library services

The Central European University (CEU) Library’s mission is to provide exemplary library and academic information services in support of teaching, learning, and research.

Building on our traditional values of promoting openness, we serve the CEU community in Vienna, and the academic and research public in Budapest along with with Central and Eastern Europe.

Student Life

Campus life

CEU's Vienna campus is located in Favoriten, the Austrian capital's multicultural 10th district and one of the city's most diverse locales. It is easily accessible from across the city and beyond, with tram stops and railway and underground stations nearby.

Student clubs

CEU students participate actively in matters of governance and management. To ensure adequate student representation the student body elects a Student Union Assembly (SUA)

Accreditation

CEU holds an absolute charter from the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York, for and on behalf of the New York State Education Department. In the United States, CEU is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE, address: 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, United States, phone: (1 215) 662 5606). The CEU Status of Accreditation is available from the MSCHE website. You can find the latest CEU Self-Study Refort submitted to the MSCHE here.

Central European University (CEU) Scholarships

PhD Master Bachelor

Below you will find scholarships for Central European University (CEU). Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.