Overview

Key Features

The programme offers an innovative, dynamic learning environment with relatively small class sizes and an interdisciplinary curriculum. It is accredited in both the US and Austria.

The 1-year MA International Relations at Central European University (CEU) specializations: Global Order and Politics (GOP), International Political Economy (IPE), and Conflict and Security (CONSEC). Students are encouraged to take courses from all three specializations. In addition to exposure to the main areas of teaching in the programme, students will also receive thorough preparation in academic writing, and research design and methods.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Academic Writing for 1 year MA students NY track

Academic Writing for International Relations for one-year MA students

Border (in)security and social inequalities

Dark legacies: Politics of the Past and International Relations

East Asian Conflicts Studied Through Images, Movies, Memes and Popular Culture

Europe in Crises: Integration under International and Internal Threat

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Duration

Full-time
- 10 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , International

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International deadline: 15 April

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Vienna, Austria

Disciplines

International Relations View 11 other Masters in International Relations in Austria

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Academic requirements

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Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

In addition to meeting the General CEU Admissions Requirements, applicants must submit a 500-word essay and a statement of purpose. Drawing on academic literature, the essay should elaborate on a research question, which applicants would wish to pursue during their studies in the department. The statement of purpose helps you and the department to get a preliminary idea of how your optimal study-plan may look like, to see how your individual interests may fit with the courses we offer, and how together we may come up with the best possible overall ‘IR experience’ at CEU.

Accepted applicants come from a wide variety of academic backgrounds, although preference is given to students with a degree in the social sciences (including history, political science, law and philosophy).

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

12000 EUR / year

≈ 12000 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

12000 EUR / year

≈ 12000 EUR / year

Living costs

Vienna

Austria

861 - 1331 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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