About

A Commitment to Excellence and Diversity

At the Department of Political Science, Central European University (CEU), we are dedicated to fostering an academic environment characterized by academic freedom, equal access to education, and collegial self-governance. Our mission is to empower our diverse student body to become influential professionals in the social, political, and academic spheres of their home countries and beyond.


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Comprehensive and Prestigious Programs

We offer a range of programs tailored to meet the needs of aspiring political scientists:

All our programs hold double accreditation from both the New York State Education Department (US) and the Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation Austria (AQ Austria).

Holistic Education and Research

Our curriculum spans all fundamental areas of political science, including:

  • Political institutions and processes
  • Development and transformation of political theory and concepts
  • Diverse approaches to political analysis
  • Political philosophy and social theory
  • Political economy and public policy
  • Political and economic sociology
  • Constitutionalism and legal contexts

Our emphasis on critical thinking and various methods of analysis ensures that students not only gain deep knowledge but also develop the ability to articulate their ethical stances on political issues.

Distinguished Faculty and Diverse Community

Our faculty members, hailing from over 30 countries, bring a wealth of knowledge and diverse academic perspectives.



They engage in cutting-edge research and address vital topics such as:

  • Political philosophy and democratization
  • Regime change and constitutional politics
  • Political economy and media
  • Voting behavior and party politics
  • Human rights and Europeanization