Overview

The Economics, Data and Policy (1 year) programme from Central European University (CEU) prepares the students for a rigorous PhD in Economics or Finance, or a public or private sector job focusing on research and data analysis. The “Global Economic Policy” track gives students a broader view of economics and thus prepares them for public or private sector jobs related to economic policy and also for PhD’s in related fields like Development Economics, Public Policy, Labor Economics, and Political Science.

Learning outcomes

The programme is intended to provide students with the skills required of a 21st century economist and prepare them for a broad range of careers from government and research to the private sector.

Upon completion of the programme, all students are expected to possess the following skills:

Solid analytical foundations in microeconomics and macroeconomics
Command of basic statistical (data science) concepts and software needed to analyze economic data
Some familiarity with the economic policy process and ability to debate economic policy issues
The ability to communicate effectively in writing and via presentations

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Pre-Session in Mathematics

Coding for Economists

Current Economic Issues Seminar

Data Analysis: Exploration

Data Analysis: Finding Patterns with Regressions

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Key information

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

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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

Economics Public Policy Data Analytics View 5 other Masters in Public Policy in Austria

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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59

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

General CEU Admission Requirements

Completed CEU Application Form

Curriculum Vitae

Academic Records

Letters of Recommendation

Proof of English Proficiency

Programme-specific Requirements

A 500-word essay(motivational letter) introducing your academic/professional background and explaining how further studies at CEU would help you in achieving your future career goals. If you are considering the “Research (pre-PhD)” track, please outline a research topic you would be interested in working on.
There is no mandatory mathematics test required for admission but especially if you are considering the “Research (pre-PhD)” track, you are encouraged to complete an online Mathematics Exam administered by CEU or submit a GRE Quantitive Score.

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Tuition Fees

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12000 EUR / year

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EU/EEA Nationals

12000 EUR / year

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Living costs

Vienna

Austria

861 - 1331 EUR / month

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Funding

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