Overview

Key Features

The Museum Studies program from Central European University (CEU) combines opportunities for experiential learning at Europe’s leading museums with both foundational course work in the history and theory of museums and the multidisciplinary study of the past. The program provides students with the skills, experience, and professional knowledge needed in today’s museum. This English- language program will prepare students for a wide range of careers in museums and memory institutions across the world.

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Programme Structure

Program structure

Learning at the Museum - All students will take three courses taught by staff of the Wien Museum, with a focus on the practical and theoretical work in museums today.
Learning at the University - The program combines practical training with CEU’s signature student experience, offering research driven and public-facing university education to a new generation of museum workers.
Working at the Museum - Students will hold two internships during the course of the degree program.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

History Museum Studies

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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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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

In addition to meeting the general CEU admissions requirements, applicants must provide:

Statement of purpose (500-750 words)

The Statement of Purpose should explain your interest in the Museum Studies program, demonstrate your motivation for a professional career in the museum world, and provide further details on:

ideas for an individual museum project

internship interests

previous experience in museum work (if any, not required)

courses, professors, and research areas you see particularly relevant to your interests

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Tuition Fee

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International

12000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12000 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

12000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12000 EUR per year during 24 months.

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

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

EU/EEA

Living costs for Vienna

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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