About CEU
Central European University is a graduate institution in the social sciences, the humanities, law and management. It is accredited in both the United States and Hungary, and offers English-language Master's and doctoral programs. Located in the heart of Central Europe -- Budapest, Hungary -- CEU has developed a distinct academic and intellectual focus, combining the comparative study of the region's historical, cultural, and social diversity with a global perspective on good governance, sustainable development and social transformation. As part of its educational, research, and civic engagement activities, CEU attaches particular importance to scholarship relevant to public policy.
Located in one of Europe's most elegant capital cities, Budapest, accredited in both the USA and Europe, CEU offers a uniquely international atmosphere of academic excellence, critical reflection, and social engagement. Our outstanding students come from almost 100 countries and many are supported by CEU unparalleled financial aid program. Read more...
"We are a university born out of a great promise and a powerful idea. The great promise was made 20 years ago when walls came down across the world and people could come together to study and learn and build something new. The powerful idea was that of an open society where people are free to inquire and experiment ..." Read more...
CEU was founded in 1991 to support the democratic transitions in Europe and Central Asia. Today, CEU includes 4 Schools, 13 Departments, and 15 Research Centers focusing on contemporary challenges of building open societies. CEU is the exclusive beneficiary of a permanent endowment fund, one of the largest academic endowments in Europe. Read more ...
CEU’s international faculty come from over 30 countries. More than 130 permanent and 170 visiting professors and instructors ensure that students benefit from a rich diversity of ideas, expertise and teaching styles. Read more...
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