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US standards in research and teaching are combined with the varied requirements of an international student body. The program is aimed at students who have graduated from a four-year BA degree.
The MA Program in Political Science at Central European University (CEU) invites students wishing to develop the analytical skills necessary to achieve excellence in the following areas: politics and economics of democratization in a comparative perspective, international development, comparative and European politics, current issues in the theory and practice of constitutional democracy, political theory, political sociology, and political economy.
The MA program targets both future academics and students who wish to pursue careers in non-academic jobs requiring considerable skills in social and political analysis, typically in the civil service, the news media, NGOs, political and cultural organizations, and private businesses.
Accreditation
- Program approved and registered by the New York State Education Department
- Program registered as a non-degree post-graduate specialization program by the Hungarian Educational Authority (HEA)
- Program accredited by the Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation Austria (AQ-Austria)
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It is mandatory for all students to specialize in one of the following fields:
- Comparative Politics
- Political Economy
- Research Methods and Techniques
- Social and Political Theory
- Political Behavior
- Democracy and Social Change
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Duration
- Full-time
- 10 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- Feb. 1: financial aid
- March 15: self-financing candidates requiring a study visa
- Aug. 15: self-financing candidates not requiring a study visa
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 59
TOEFL® IBT 88
Credits
60 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
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Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 59
TOEFL® IBT 88
Other requirements
General requirements
Candidates for the one-year MA Program must have at least four-years' university education prior to joining CEU. Successful applicants usually hold a first degree in economics, history, law, political science or sociology, although other degrees will be given equal consideration. Students seeking admission to the Political Science Department’s MA program must meet the General CEU Admissions Requirements and submit the following:
- a 100-word statement of purpose describing the reason(s) why they are applying to the program;
- a short (approximately 500 words) exposition of an issue or problem in political science in which they are interested;
- samples of previous writings and/or a list of scholarly publications and relevant research experience (as applicable). Note that these materials will not be kept, commented on or returned by the department.
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International
12000 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12000 EUR for the full programme during 10 months. -
EU/EEA
12000 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12000 EUR for the full programme during 10 months.
Generous scholarships are available to accepted students from any country
Living costs for Vienna
861 - 1331 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
In pursuit of its mission, CEU strives to attract world-class graduate talent from all over the world, offering generous scholarships available to students from any country.
In 2019-2020, 82% of CEU students received financial aid. Learn more about how to fund your studies at www.ceu.edu/financialaid.
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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