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Tuition EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MA
Duration 10 months
Deadline 2001-06-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Budapest, Hungary
Language English

Program Overview

The International Relations at Central European University (CEU) is a MA programme in Social Sciences over 10 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the International Relations programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Hungary and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 10 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Budapest, Hungary

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the International Relations programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:

  1. Policy Analyst
  2. NGO Programme Manager
  3. Researcher
  4. Social Worker
  5. Diplomat
  6. Development Consultant

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Academic Writing For International Relations II
  2. Colonialism And Postcolonialism
  3. Comparative European Politics
  4. Concepts And Theories For Understanding World Politics
  5. Democracy Between Crisis And Transformation: Normative And Institutional Perspectives
  6. Diplomatic Case Studies
  7. EU Enlargement And Neighbourhood Policy
  8. EU Security Policy
  9. European Governance In The Global World
  10. Matteo Fumagalli
  11. Prem Kumar Rajaram
  12. Xymena Kurowska
  13. Kristina Stoeckl
  14. Mate Nikola Tokic
  15. Youngmi Kim
  16. Péter Balázs
  17. Marie-Pierre F. Granger
  18. Hannes Cerny
  19. Thomas Fetzer
  20. Boldizsár Nagy
  21. Kristin Makszin
  22. Paul Roe
  23. László Csaba
  24. Alexander Astrov

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Admission Requirements:

  • Completed\xc2\xa0CEU Application Form\xc2\xa0
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Records
  • Curriculum Vitae or Resume
  • Program-Specific Requirements
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Application Fee
For more information, please visit programme website.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Central European University (CEU) directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Central European University (CEU)

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Central European University (CEU)

Budapest, Hungary

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University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2001-06-18
  • Start Date 2018-09-19
  • Language English
  • Duration 10 months
  • Credits 240