Central European University (CEU) Scholarship 2026

Central European University delivers high-quality interdisciplinary Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral programs in the heart of Europe. Accredited in both the US and Austria, CEU offers a diverse range of academic opportunities, including Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters degrees with prestigious European universities, global exchange programs and specialized courses for students and professionals.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: October 15, 2025
2. Value: Partial and fully funded tuition plus monthly stipends
3. Study Level: Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD
4. Sponsor: Central European University (CEU)
5. Course to study: Social Sciences, Humanities, Law, Management, Public Policy, STEM
6. Eligible Country: All Countries

Eligibility Criteria for Central European University (CEU) Scholarship 2026

Eligibility Requirements for Bachelor's Programs at CEU

1. You must have successfully completed your secondary education (high school diploma or equivalent) or provide documentation indicating that you will earn such a diploma before enrollment in a CEU bachelor’s program.

Eligibility Requirements for Master’s Programs at CEU

1. You must have a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from a recognized university or institution of higher education or provide documentation indicating that you will earn such a degree before enrollment in a CEU master's program.
2. To make sure that your bachelor’s degree qualifies you for admission for a specific master’s program, please check the relevant program webpage.
3. Applicants applying for two-year master’s programs must have collected a minimum of 180 ECTS credits* (or equivalent) during their undergraduate studies, while applicants for one-year master’s programs, a minimum of 240 ECTS credits* (or equivalent).

Eligibility Requirements for Doctoral Programs at CEU

1. You must have a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and a master's degree (or equivalent) in a related field from a recognized university or institution of higher education or provide documentation indicating that you will earn such a degree before enrollment in a CEU doctoral course of study. Those students holding a five-year master’s degree are not required to have a bachelor’s degree.

Documents Required for Application

1. Academic Records
2. Proof of English Proficiency
3. Curriculum Vitae/Resume
4. Standard Test Score
5. Academic Writing Submission
6. Letter of Recommendation

Benefits of Central European University (CEU) Scholarship 2026

Undergraduate

1. This is a merit-based award, which may cover up to 50% of the tuition fee (up to €4,000 per academic year)

Masters

1. Master’s Tuition Award (may cover various amounts of the tuition fee)
2. Master’s Stipend Award (300 EUR/month up to 1000 EUR/month)

Doctoral Scholarship

1. Covering the full cost of tuition, complete with a monthly stipend to assist with housing and living costs.
2. The Doctoral Stipend is 1,880 EUR/gross/month, and it is awarded for a period of 48 months in total.

How to Apply

1. Check the Eligibility Criteria
2. Check the Application Deadlines and Process
3. Submit the Required Documents
4. Check the Program Requirements

Once you are ready to apply, please visit the official CEU online application site, create an account or login into your existing account, submit an application along with the prepared documents, and pay the application fee.

For more details, visit Central European University Scholarship webpage

Application Deadline

October 15, 2025

Application Link(s)

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