2. Mission and History CEU was founded in 1991 by George Soros to promote: Open societies and democratization Diversity and human rights Good governance and the rule of law Innovative and interdisciplinary research Critical thinking
3. CENTRAL EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY is a graduate-level, English-language university offering degrees in social sciences, humanities, economics, environmental sciences, law, policy studies, m athematics and business management. Located in Budapest, Hungary
5. US- and Hungarian-Accredited Degrees 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. CENTRAL EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY
6. 1,645 Students 901 Master’s Students 431 Doctoral Students 305 Professors 13 Departments CEU Business School 16 Research Centers 33 Master’s Programs 11 Doctoral Programs CENTRAL EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY IN NUMBERS
7. CENTRAL EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY CEU hosts students from more than 10 0 countries. OPENING MINDS. CREATING FUTURES.
8. CENTRAL EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY Where students matter . . . student/faculty ratio 7:1 Small, seminar-style courses . . . individual consultations with professors
9. Join CEU to become part of a global network of scholars, policy experts, politicians, and civic and business leaders. Our distinguished faculty comes from more than 30 countries. CEU hosts more than 300 lectures and events each year. Kofi A. Annan , seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations, speaking at CEU’s commencement ceremony in 2008. CENTRAL EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY
10. 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) DEPARTMENTS AND DEGREES
11. CEU RESEARCH CENTERS Center for Arts and Culture Center for Business and Society 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 Hellenic Traditions Center for Network Science Center for Policy Studies Center for Media and Communication Studies Center for the Study of Imperfections in Democracy Cognitive Development Center Initiative for Regulatory Innovation Open Century Project Open Society Archives Pasts, Inc. Center for Historical Studies
12. START YOUR CAREER WITH A CEU DEGREE! Nine out of 10 CEU graduates from the class of 2008 were employe d within two months of graduation . 24% of CEU graduates in 2008 continued their studies at leading universities worldwide.
13. Career paths of CEU graduates within 6 months of graduation A WORLD OF INTERNATIONAL CAREERS
14. CEU ALUMNI IN GOVERNMENTAL AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Number of CEU graduates
15. CEU is committed to providing equal opportunity in education. Most students receive merit-based financial aid. Internal and External S cholarships 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) SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID In 2009/10, 77% of Master’s students received CEU scholarships or financial aid and 20% received external financial aid. 90% of Doctoral students received CEU scholarships, 5 % received full or partial tuition waiver and 5% received external financial aid.
16. DETAILED FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR MASTER’S DEGREE STUDENT S Financial Aid Packages for Master’s Programs: Full and partial fellowships Full and partial tuition waivers Full and Partial CEU Fellowships can cover: Tuition fees Medical insurance Monthly stipend of approx. 350 EUR (full fellowship) and 180 EUR (partial fellowship) Free accommodation in the CEU Residence Center
17. DETAILED FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR DOCTORAL DEGREE STUDENTS CEU PhD students are eligible to receive f ull D octoral f ellowship s for up to three years : Full tuition Monthly stipend (750 EUR – 1000 EUR) S tudent activity fee s M edical insurance
18. CEU Residence Center Accommodation in the CEU Residence Center is included in full and partial Master’s fellowship packages.
19. Facilities: Cafeteria and pub Swimming pool Sauna Fitness room Tennis court Basketball court F ootball court Table tennis Billiard s
20. A University in the Heart of 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.
22. APPLICATION DEADLINES FOR 2011-2012 January 3, 20 11 Erasmus Mundus deadline January 24, 2011 For students taking the CEU administrated exams (TOEFL, Writing Ability, Mathematics, Economics, Legal, Medieval) March 14, 20 11 For applicants submitting complete applications including language scores and other necessary test scores Please check the CEU Website for updated admissions information: www.ceu.hu
24. Programs Portfolio E xecutive Education Company-tailored programs Sector-specific programs Graduate Programs Full-time MBA Executive MBA International Executive MBA (IMM)
25. General CEU admissions requirements GMAT BA Degree Motivation letter Minimum 3 years of work experience (IMM minimum 6 years) Application Requirements
26. Tuition Fees Full-time MBA : EUR 20,400/program Executive MBA (weekend format): EUR 20,400/program International Executive MBA (IMM): EUR 52,500/program Additional Fees Living costs (500-600 EUR/month) Reading pack/study cases (250 EUR) Tuition and Fees The CEU Business School offers fee-paying programs.
27. Financial Aid The CEU Business School also offers a number of financial aid, scholarship, funding programs and financial incentives, including: Merit awards based on GMAT scores and work experience Tuition reduction for those who apply for early admissions Tuition reduction for professionals working with NGOs and public institutions, as well as for CEU alumni CEU Business School Foundation Grants and Scholarships