About the Scholarship
The Central European University Scholarship is a financial support program for international students who want to study in Europe. It helps talented students with strong academic backgrounds who need financial assistance. Some programs offer partial funding, while PhD programs may offer full funding.
Scholarship Details
Host Country: Austria
Host University: Central European University
Degree Levels: Bachelor, Master, Doctoral
Scholarship Type: Partial (BA & MA), Full Funding (PhD available)
Application Rounds:
- Round 1: October 15
- Round 2: February 4
- Round 3: April 15
- Round 4: July 15
Degree Levels Covered
Bachelor’s Degree – 3 to 4 years
Master’s Degree – 1 or 2 years
Doctoral Degree – 3 to 4 years
Fields of Study
Bachelor’s Programs
- Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE)
- Culture, Politics and Society
- Data Science
- Business
Master’s Programs
- International Relations
- Public Policy
- Human Rights
- Political Science
- Economics
- Environmental Sciences
- Finance
- Business Analytics
- Legal Studies
Doctoral Programs
- Political Science
- International Relations
- Economics
- Legal Studies
- Network Science
- Cognitive Science
- Environmental Sciences
Scholarship Benefits
- Tuition fee reduction
- Full tuition for some PhD students
- Monthly stipend (PhD)
- Research support
- Access to campus facilities
- International academic network
Not Included
- Registration fee (€500)
- Living expenses (most BA & MA)
- Visa costs
- Travel expenses
- Health insurance
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to international students
- Strong academic background
- English language proficiency
- Complete application documents
- Must meet specific program requirements
Required Documents
- Academic transcripts
- Degree certificate
- English language certificate
- CV/Resume
- Motivation letter
- Recommendation letter
- Research proposal (PhD)
- Application essay
Living Costs in Vienna
Estimated monthly cost: €900 – €1400
Main expenses:
- Accommodation
- Food
- Transportation
- Health insurance
- Personal expenses
How to Apply
- Visit the official CEU online application portal
- Create an account
- Select your program
- Upload required documents
- Pay €30 application fee
- Submit before deadline
- Track your application status
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the scholarship fully funded?
PhD programs may be fully funded. Bachelor and Master programs usually offer partial funding.
Is IELTS required?
Yes, English proof is required.
Where is CEU located?
Vienna, Austria.
For more information, please visit the official website of Central European University Scholarship.
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