Central European University (CEU) Scholarships
About this scholarship
Central European University (CEU) is a graduate-focused, English-language university now based in Vienna, known for the social sciences, humanities, law, and public policy, and accredited in both the United States and Austria. CEU offers generous, merit-based financial aid to attract talented students from around the world to its master’s and doctoral programmes.
Funding scales with the level of study. Doctoral students can receive a full tuition waiver plus a monthly stipend of roughly 1,880 to 2,000 euros gross for up to 48 months, while master’s students can receive partial to full tuition waivers plus a monthly stipend of roughly 300 to 1,000 euros. Health insurance is provided to award holders, along with research and travel support and a vibrant international community in Vienna.
Scholarships are open to applicants of all nationalities who hold a bachelor’s degree for master’s study or a master’s degree for doctoral study (final-year students may apply) and who demonstrate English proficiency unless exempt. CEU uses multi-round admissions with several financial aid deadlines, so applying early matters; doctoral applicants are automatically considered for funding. You apply through the CEU portal, complete the financial aid section by the deadline, and admission and scholarship results are communicated together. For students aiming at a funded master’s or PhD in Europe, CEU is an excellent option.
Eligibility
- Open to applicants of all nationalities.
- Hold a bachelor's degree for master's programmes, or a master's degree for doctoral programmes (final-year students may apply).
- Demonstrate English proficiency unless exempt.
- Apply by the official financial aid deadline to be considered for funding (PhD applicants are automatically considered).
Benefits & Coverage
- Full or partial tuition waiver depending on level and merit.
- Monthly living stipend (higher for doctoral students, for up to 48 months).
- Health insurance for award holders.
- Research and travel support and a vibrant international academic community in Vienna.
Required Documents
- Online application through the CEU portal, with the financial aid section completed.
- Academic transcripts (undergraduate and graduate where applicable).
- Two or more letters of recommendation.
- Curriculum vitae and statement of purpose (research proposal and writing sample for PhD).
- Proof of English proficiency if required.
How to Apply
- Choose your master's or PhD programme (you may apply to several).
- Submit the online application and complete the funding section by the financial aid deadline.
- Doctoral applicants are automatically assessed for the full scholarship; the department assigns a supervisor after selection.
- Admission and scholarship results are communicated together (confirm the current rounds on the CEU site).
Frequently asked questions
Is Central European University fully funded? +
This scholarship is listed as fully funded (doctoral); partial to full (master's). The listed award is: Doctoral: full tuition waiver plus stipend (around EUR 1,880 to 2,000 per month); Master's: partial to full tuition plus stipend (around EUR 300 to 1,000).. Coverage can change between cycles, so confirm the details on the official page.
What degree levels does Central European University cover? +
This scholarship is listed for: Master's & PhD.
When is the application deadline? +
The application deadline listed here is February 1, 2027. Deadlines move, so always verify the date on the official page before planning your application.
Who can apply? +
Key eligibility points from this listing: Open to applicants of all nationalities; Hold a bachelor's degree for master's programmes, or a master's degree for doctoral programmes (final-year students may apply); Demonstrate English proficiency unless exempt; Apply by the official financial aid deadline to be considered fโฆ See the Eligibility section above for the full requirements.
How do I apply? +
Apply directly through the official portal linked on this page. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, so treat any request for payment as a scam and use official channels only.
Answers are based on this scholarship's listed details. Always confirm on the official page.
