Central European University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1593 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #592 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #8 of 43 | In Hungary |
| #5 of 23 | In Budapest |
| #168 of 1,017 | For International Relations and Diplomacy |
| Top50% | For 48 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 1,500
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.ceu.edu
- Acceptance rate
- 40%*
* Central European University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Competitive admission |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 1,500 |
Research profile
Central European University has published 5,566 scientific papers with 68,301 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, Environmental Science, Economics, Computer Science, History, and Business.
Central European University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 5 | 4 |
| 1994 | 8 | 5 |
| 1995 | 18 | 7 |
| 1996 | 10 | 13 |
| 1997 | 11 | 14 |
| 1998 | 18 | 18 |
| 1999 | 41 | 63 |
| 2000 | 38 | 58 |
| 2001 | 41 | 172 |
| 2002 | 58 | 240 |
| 2003 | 65 | 315 |
| 2004 | 94 | 449 |
| 2005 | 87 | 514 |
| 2006 | 96 | 586 |
| 2007 | 106 | 823 |
| 2008 | 110 | 973 |
| 2009 | 140 | 1236 |
| 2010 | 146 | 1357 |
| 2011 | 186 | 1433 |
| 2012 | 248 | 1662 |
| 2013 | 262 | 1992 |
| 2014 | 227 | 2266 |
| 2015 | 237 | 2484 |
| 2016 | 209 | 2565 |
| 2017 | 180 | 2683 |
| 2018 | 187 | 3439 |
| 2019 | 249 | 4244 |
| 2020 | 358 | 4754 |
| 2021 | 499 | 6423 |
| 2022 | 494 | 5570 |
| 2023 | 506 | 6988 |
| 2024 | 396 | 7937 |
| 2025 | 266 | 8138 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Central European University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per academic year) | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Master's in Public Policy | €16,000 | Euro |
| Master's in International Relations | €16,000 | Euro |
| Master's in Political Science | €16,000 | Euro |
| Master's in Economics | €16,000 | Euro |
| Master's in Business Analytics | €16,000 | Euro |
| Master's in Environmental Sciences and Policy | €16,000 | Euro |
| Master's in Gender Studies | €16,000 | Euro |
| Master's in Human Rights | €16,000 | Euro |
| Master's in Philosophy | €16,000 | Euro |
| Master's in Sociology and Social Anthropology | €16,000 | Euro |
Central European University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Central European University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | No | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | No | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | No | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | No | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | No | Yes | Yes |
Central European University alumni
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Giorgi Marghvilashvili
- Occupations
- politicianphilosopher
- Biography
-
Giorgi Margvelashvili is a Georgian academic and politician who was the fourth president of Georgia, in office from 17 November 2013 to 16 December 2018.
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Péter Ungár
- Enrolled in Central European University
- In 2015 graduated with master's degree in environmental policy and environmental science
- Occupations
- geographerpolitician
- Biography
-
Péter Károly Ungár is a Hungarian entrepreneur, politician and geographer, who is a Member of the National Assembly of Hungary from the LMP party's national list since 8 May 2018. He has been male co-chair of the party since August 2022.
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Mailis Reps
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Mailis Reps is an Estonian politician, a member of the Estonian Centre Party. She served as the Minister of Education and Research from 2002 to 2003, 2005 to 2007 and 2016 to 2020.
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Emin Amrullayev
- Enrolled in Central European University
- Studied in 2003-2004
- Occupations
- statesperson
- Biography
-
Emin Eldar oglu Amrullayev, is serving as the minister of education of the Republic of Azerbaijan since July 2020 and President of the Azerbaijan Basketball Federation since 2021. He served as director of the Institute of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan from January 2020 to July 2020 and as Head of the Education Programs Development Department at the Ministry of Education of Azerbaijan from March 2015 to January 2020.
General information
| Alternative names | CEU Közép-Európai Egyetem |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1991 |
| Colors | blue |
Location and contacts
| Address | Quellenstraße 51 Budapest, 1100 Hungary |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,685,000 |
| Phone | +36 (1) 327 3000 |
| Fax | +36 (1) 327 3007 |