CEU
Central European University
Budapest, ๐ญ๐บ Hungary · Private · Est. 1991
#530
World Ranking
#5
In Hungary
98+
Courses & Fees
1991
Founded
What Central European University Is Known For
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Widely recognised for its Business & Management, Architecture and Social Sciences programmes, with a strong record of graduate employability and active research output based in Budapest.
Rankings
#530
Global Ranking (indicative)
#5
Ranking in Hungary
Rankings are composite estimates for guidance purposes, updated periodically by ICS from globally recognised ranking systems. Always confirm current standing directly with the university.
Courses & Fees (98+)
Business & Management
39 programmes| Programme | Level | Duration | Fee (per year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entrepreneurship & Innovation | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 3,850 / year |
| Marketing | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 3,900 / year |
| Project Management | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 9,100 / year |
| Accounting & Finance | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 11,850 / year |
| Management (MBA) | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 10,250 / year |
| Business Administration | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 9,550 / year |
| Supply Chain & Logistics Management | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 5,000 / year |
| Finance | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 10,850 / year |
| International Business | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 10,500 / year |
| Business Analytics | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 9,000 / year |
| Human Resource Management | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 5,650 / year |
| Economics | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 10,050 / year |
| Entrepreneurship & Innovation | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 11,350 / year |
| Marketing | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 6,200 / year |
| Project Management | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 8,850 / year |
| Accounting & Finance | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 6,550 / year |
| Management (MBA) | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 8,650 / year |
| Business Administration | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 6,050 / year |
| Supply Chain & Logistics Management | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 6,700 / year |
| Finance | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 7,350 / year |
| International Business | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 9,150 / year |
| Business Analytics | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 7,600 / year |
| Human Resource Management | Diploma | 1 Year | USD 4,000 / year |
| Economics | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 9,500 / year |
| Entrepreneurship & Innovation | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 8,200 / year |
| Marketing | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 6,100 / year |
| Project Management | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 7,250 / year |
| Accounting & Finance | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 7,200 / year |
| Management (MBA) | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 3,900 / year |
| Business Administration | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 5,600 / year |
| Supply Chain & Logistics Management | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 11,450 / year |
| Finance | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 7,400 / year |
| International Business | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 5,350 / year |
| Business Analytics | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 4,200 / year |
| Human Resource Management | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 6,100 / year |
| Economics | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 7,650 / year |
| Entrepreneurship & Innovation | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 3,700 / year |
| Marketing | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 8,650 / year |
| Project Management | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 9,050 / year |
Social Sciences
35 programmes| Programme | Level | Duration | Fee (per year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Development Studies | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 6,800 / year |
| Public Administration | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 9,900 / year |
| Anthropology | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 4,550 / year |
| International Relations | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 5,100 / year |
| Criminology | Diploma | 1 Year | USD 5,050 / year |
| Political Science | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 5,450 / year |
| Sociology | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 7,600 / year |
| Journalism | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 10,800 / year |
| Social Work | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 10,900 / year |
| Media & Communication Studies | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 4,700 / year |
| Psychology | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 4,400 / year |
| Development Studies | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 8,750 / year |
| Public Administration | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 9,600 / year |
| Anthropology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 5,300 / year |
| International Relations | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 8,000 / year |
| Criminology | Diploma | 1 Year | USD 5,300 / year |
| Political Science | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 7,500 / year |
| Sociology | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 5,600 / year |
| Journalism | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 8,000 / year |
| Social Work | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 7,300 / year |
| Media & Communication Studies | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 8,150 / year |
| Psychology | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 10,850 / year |
| Development Studies | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 10,350 / year |
| Public Administration | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 10,200 / year |
| Anthropology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 6,200 / year |
| International Relations | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 9,450 / year |
| Criminology | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 6,000 / year |
| Political Science | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 3,750 / year |
| Sociology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 11,750 / year |
| Journalism | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 5,250 / year |
| Social Work | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 5,400 / year |
| Media & Communication Studies | Diploma | 1 Year | USD 3,950 / year |
| Psychology | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 6,350 / year |
| Development Studies | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 8,550 / year |
| Public Administration | Diploma | 1 Year | USD 8,400 / year |
Architecture
24 programmes| Programme | Level | Duration | Fee (per year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Engineering | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 9,600 / year |
| Urban Planning & Design | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 7,000 / year |
| Architecture | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 5,450 / year |
| Interior Architecture & Design | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 7,500 / year |
| Sustainable Architecture | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 10,300 / year |
| Digital Architecture & Design Technology | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 4,800 / year |
| Landscape Architecture | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 6,450 / year |
| Construction Management | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 7,550 / year |
| Architectural Engineering | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 11,550 / year |
| Urban Planning & Design | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 9,150 / year |
| Architecture | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 11,500 / year |
| Interior Architecture & Design | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 6,100 / year |
| Sustainable Architecture | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 9,650 / year |
| Digital Architecture & Design Technology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 10,350 / year |
| Landscape Architecture | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 8,450 / year |
| Construction Management | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 7,500 / year |
| Architectural Engineering | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 5,250 / year |
| Urban Planning & Design | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 5,700 / year |
| Architecture | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 10,050 / year |
| Interior Architecture & Design | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 7,300 / year |
| Sustainable Architecture | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 8,200 / year |
| Digital Architecture & Design Technology | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 7,400 / year |
| Landscape Architecture | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 10,700 / year |
| Construction Management | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 5,100 / year |
Fees shown are indicative annual estimates for guidance only and vary by intake, scholarship eligibility and programme. PhD study is frequently fully funded through research or teaching assistantships. ICS will confirm exact, current fees with the university before you apply.