Prospective applicants are invited to consult with faculty in their chosen field regarding the direction and feasibility of their proposal. Please check the application deadlines for the programs and financial aid, and read the application checklist.
Please also consider the non-degree specializations and advanced certificate programs offered by our department. If you are interested in one, or wish to apply for Religious Studies or Jewish Studies scholarships, you should indicate this in the Statement of Purpose that you submit with your application.
Our admissions process for all degree programs is handled online via the Office of Admissions. Please consult the general CEU How to apply site for step-by-step guidelines on how to submit your application and then use the online application form for your desired program. Alternatively, please click here for a video that guides you through the process.
Should you have any questions about the application process, do not hesitate to contact us. If you would like to chat with a current student about our graduate programs and life at CEU, please also feel free to contact us.
Applicants who meet the admission criteria need to submit a Proof of English Proficiency. Acceptable tests include TOEFL, IELTS and the Duolingo English Test. The university has general admission requirements, including a writing submission, letters of recommendation and a CV.
Following an initial evaluation of all the application materials, the selection committee conducts a competitive re-evaluation and invites successful applicants for individual interviews conducted by one or more departmental faculty members.
Tips for a successful application:
- Apply for more than one program offered by the department to increase your chances. If you apply for the PhD program, also consider the one-year MA program in Historical Studies as a preparatory course leading to PhD acceptance the following year.
- Make sure you understand all the admission requirements. Should you have questions, do not hesitate to contact the Admissions Office (questions on general CEU admissions process) or departmental staff or faculty (program-specific questions).
- Do not leave your application to the last minute. Make sure you have enough time to submit a thoroughly revised, spell-checked and complete application package.
- Do not forget to click the SUBMIT button after you have filled in the form!
Useful Information:
Regardless of citizenship and place of residence, all applicants are eligible to apply for full or partial scholarships. Most of our MA and PhD students receive a part or full tuition waiver and a monthly stipend (between 300 and 1600 euro).
The department's MA programs are accrediated in the US and Austria. MA degrees from CEU are often the starting point for doctoral work in the US and Canada.