In 1989, a group of visionary intellectuals—most of them prominent members of the anti-totalitarian democratic opposition—conceptualized an international university that would help facilitate the transition from dictatorship to democracy in Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union.
CEU, as a young and flexible institution, enables and encourages faculty and students to reach across disciplines to address complex social and political issues of the 21st century, including bioethics and corporate responsibility, climate change and environmental security, media freedom and data privacy, gentrification and urbanization, minority- and gender-rights policies, terrorism, and human security.
CEU is a research-intensive university. Its faculty members typically devote at least half of their time to research including participation in European and international projects. More than one-third of CEU students are pursuing doctoral degrees and thus are also actively involved in research, normally on par with faculty members.
Central European University's Career Services Office serves CEU students and alumni making an impact around the world. Have a look at our site to learn more!
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Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsThe CEU Library contains the largest English-language holdings in the social sciences and humanities in Central and Eastern Europe. While its main responsibility is to serve the CEU community, its high-quality services are also offered to the academic public in Budapest and beyond.
The rich electronic and print collections support the humanities, social sciences, business, law, and public policy.
The CEU Medical Center is open to all students, faculty and staff. Access to the Medical Center requires a valid CEU ID and a medical insurance card.
A great range of classes such as dancing, aerobics, therapeutic exercise, and yoga are available every afternoon and evening.
CEU students participate actively in matters of governance and management. To ensure adequate student representation the student body elects a Student Union Assembly (SUA) every academic year. The SUA is an independent body operating according to its Constitution.
CEU holds an absolute charter from the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York, for and on behalf of the New York State Education Department.
In Austria, CEU is recognized as a private higher education institution, pursuant to section 7 of the Decree on Accreditation of Private Universities (PU-AkkVO).
In Hungary, CEU is recognized as a private higher education institution. KEE is accredited by the Hungarian Accreditation Committee.
A very international university providing people from poorer countries an opportunity to study abroad.
Budapest is one of the best cities to study in Europe and in the world.
The university is strategically located in a city of monuments and history which is a best part of the study. Besides the diversity of the students from all over the continents is a best experience.
