Applications are now being accepted for master’s and doctoral scholarships at Central European University (CEU) through the annual Open Society Foundation graduate Scholarship programmes. Applications are due January 31, 2019, to join CEU in 2019/2020 to study with a scholarship.
Applications are now being accepted for master’s and doctoral scholarships at Central European University (CEU) through the annual Open Society Foundation graduate Scholarship programmes.
Central European University brings together students and faculty from some 100 countries to exchange ideas in an open and dynamic community in the heart of Europe. Listed among the top 100 universities worldwide by Quacquarelli Symonds in a variety of subjects, Central European University offers world-class master’s and doctoral programs in English to address the key issues of the 21st century. Besides interdisciplinary courses taught by an outstanding faculty, the university boasts a highly research-intensive learning environment and a remarkable student/faculty ratio of eight-to-one.
Central European University is accredited in the United States and Hungary, and is supported by the Open Society Foundations.
Central European University Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
The Central European University provides a variety of scholarships and research grants for which applicants from any country are eligible to apply. Academic areas and programs include the following:
- cognitive science
- economics and business
- environmental sciences and policy
- gender studies
- history
- international relations
- legal studies
- mathematics and its applications
- medieval studies
- nationalism studies
- network and data science
- philosophy
- political science
- public policy
- sociology and social anthropology
Central European University Open Society Guidelines
The Central European University Open Society Prize is awarded annually to an outstanding individual or organization whose achievements have contributed substantially to the creation of an open society. The prize was first awarded in 1994, to philosopher Sir Karl Popper, whose book The Open Society and Its Enemies (1945) presented a philosophy of tolerance, openness and democratic values.
In 2017–2018, 82 percent of CEU students received financial aid, ranging from tuition awards to scholarships with stipends and housing. For more information about available financial aid, funding options, and research grants, visit the CEU website.
Applications are due January 31, 2019, to join CEU in 2019/2020 to study with a scholarship.
Candidates from any country can apply for CEU financial aid.
Are you a master’s candidate?
Granted on the basis of both academic merit and financial need, CEU scholarships and tuition awards are available for most of our programs. Please make sure to check your future program‘s website before you start your application.
Remember to apply by the financial aid application deadline and fill out the Funding section of the Online Application Form so we can consider you for financial aid.
Please make a responsible assessment of your financial situation before applying and also look for alternative sources of support, such as foundation grants, employer support or state scholarships.
Are you a doctoral candidate?
Make sure to submit your application by the scholarship deadline and we will automatically consider you for the CEU Doctoral Scholarship.
