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Central European University PhD Fellowships 2013/2014

Doctoral School of Political Science, Public Policy, and International Relations


Central European University is an English-language, graduate university located in Budapest, Hungary. An international university with students from some 100 countries and faculty from more than 40, CEU offers small, seminar-style courses and a student/faculty ratio of 7:1. CEU is accredited in the United States and Hungary.
The doctoral program in political science-operated jointly by the Departments of Political Science, Public Policy, and International Relations and European Studies is one of the largest, most international and most competitive programs in Europe. Students from over 30 countries are supported by more than 35 faculty members.
The doctoral school offers five specializations based on a system of tracks:
  • Comparative Politics
  • International Relations
  • Political Economy
  • Political Theory
  • Public Policy
Scholarships and Fellowships 
CEU is committed to attracting talented students and scholars from around the world. The University provides a variety of scholarships and research grants for which applicants from any country are eligible to apply.
  • CEU Doctoral Fellowships cover full tuition, health insurance, and a generous stipend for housing and living expenses. More than 90 percent of PhD students receive the full doctoral fellowship from CEU, while others are supported by external organizations providing funding.
  • Direct Student Loans and Canada Student Loans are available for eligible U.S. and Canadian students.
  • External Scholarships and Financial Aid Programs administered through CEU include Erasmus Mundus scholarships, Erasmus research grants, and other private and public fellowships and scholarships.
Career Paths
Upon completion of the program, graduates of the School usually continue their career in higher education as well as in policy analysis, the media, civil service, and at international NGOs and research organizations.
Application deadline: January 24, 2013