CENTRAL EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY

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1 CENTRAL EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY

2 MISSION AND HISTORY CEU was founded in 1991 by George Soros to promote: Open societies and democratization Diversity and human rights Innovative and interdisciplinary research Critical thinking Good governance and the rule of law

3 CENTRAL EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY is a graduate-level, English-language university offering degrees in social sciences, humanities, economics, environmental sciences, law, policy studies, mathematics and business management. Located in Budapest, Hungary CEU, Nador u.9, Budapest 1051 Hungary

4 IN THE HEART OF CENTRAL EUROPE

5 CENTRAL EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY Accredited in the USA and Hungary by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools by the Hungarian Accreditation Committee and the Hungarian Higher Education and Research Council CEU supports the Bologna process

6 CENTRAL EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY IN NUMBERS 1,500 Students 46% Master s Students 29% PhD 25% Business School 345 Professors 14 Departments 2 Schools 16 Research Centers 35 Master s Programs 12 Doctoral Programs

7 OPENING MINDS. CREATING FUTURES. CEU hosts students from more than 110 countries

8 CENTRAL EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY Where students matter: student/faculty ratio 7:1 Small, seminar-style courses and individual consultations with professors

9 Join CEU to become part of a global network of scholars, policy experts, politicians, and civic and business leaders. Kofi A. Annan, seventh Secretary- General of the United Nations, speaking at CEU s commencement ceremony in Our distinguished faculty comes from over 40 countries. We host over 300 lectures and events each year.

10 DEPARTMENTS AND DEGREES Cognitive Science (PhD) Economics (MA, PhD) Environmental Sciences and Policy (MS, PhD, Erasmus Mundus) Gender Studies (MA, PhD, Erasmus Mundus, Joint European Master s) History (MA, PhD) International Relations and European Studies (MA, PhD) Legal Studies (LLM, MA, SJD) Mathematics and its Applications (MS, PhD) Medieval Studies (MA, PhD) Nationalism Studies (MA, PhD) Philosophy (MA, PhD) Political Science (MA, PhD) Public Policy (MA, PhD, Erasmus Mundus) Sociology and Social Anthropology (MA, PhD) CEU Business School (full- and part-time MBA, executive education programs)

11 RESEARCH CENTERS Center for Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Policy Center for Environment and Security Center for Ethics and Law in Biomedicine Center for EU Enlargement Studies Center for Eastern Mediterranean Studies Center for Media and Communication Studies Center for Network Science Center for Policy Studies Center for the Study of Imperfections in Democracy Cognitive Development Center Center for European Union Research Open Society Archives Pasts, Inc. Center for Historical Studies Initiative for Regulatory Innovation Center for Business and Society Center for Integrity in Business and Government

12 START YOUR CAREER WITH A CEU DEGREE! More than 9,000 alumni worldwide enjoy professional success at international organizations, national governments, top consulting firms and multinational companies, as well as non-governmental organizations and leading academic institutions. CEU, Nador u.9, Budapest 1051 Hungary

13 SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS Most students receive financial aid (merit-based) Internal and External Scholarships Full Doctoral Fellowships Full and partial Master s fellowships Alumni scholarship Erasmus Mundus scholarships External fellowships and grants Additional Scholarships Research grants Travel grants One semester abroad (PhD)

14 FINANCIAL AID MASTER S DEGREE STUDENTS Financial Aid Packages: Full and partial fellowships Full and partial tuition scholarships Full and Partial CEU Fellowships cover: Tuition fees Medical insurance Accommodation at CEU s Residence Center Monthly stipend

15 FINANCIAL AID DOCTORAL DEGREE STUDENTS CEU PhD students are eligible to receive Full Doctoral Fellowships for up to 3 years: Full tuition Monthly stipend Medical insurance Student activity fees

16 FINANCIAL AID APPLICANTS FROM THE USA CEU is registered at the US Department of Education and qualified to participate in the Federal Student Financial Assistance Programs Federal Stafford Loan: offered by the US Government to assist students with their education costs during their university studies

17 CEU RESIDENCE CENTER Accommodation at the CEU Residence Center is included in full and partial Master s fellowship packages.

18 Facilities Cafeteria and pub Swimming pool Sauna Fitness room Tennis court Basketball court Football court

19 A UNIVERSITY DOWNTOWN BUDAPEST Budapest is a thriving international hub with an endless array of cultural and recreational activities. CEU is located in the center of the downtown district, two blocks from the Danube river and the Basilica.

20 CEU STUDENT LIFE Field Trips, Sports Day, Island Picnic

21 APPLICATION DEADLINES FOR January 3, 2013 Erasmus Mundus deadline January 24, 2013 General application deadline Please check the CEU website for updated admissions information

22 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Completed online application form Letters of recommendation Academic records CV Proof of English proficiency (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge Pearson) Department- and program-specific requirements

23 QUESTIONS? CEU, Nador u.9, Budapest 1051 Hungary