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Political Science highest in QS2012 rankings (again)

July 5, 2012
According to the latest QS rankings by subject fields, released in July 2012, CEU’s programs in political science and international relations, sociology, and philosophy—similarly to last year—are among the world’s best. Furthermore, CEU is the only university in Hungary with programs among the best 200 in the 2012 subject rankings.

Article about Hungarian Politics and History by Visiting Professor Casanova in El País

October 25, 2011

Current Visiting Professor to Central European University - Department of Political Science, Julian Casanova (Professor of Contemporary History at the University of Zaragoza) has contributed an important article about Hungary to the paper El País. The article explains how the harsh realities of Hungarian history divided the people and how politicians use history according to their interests and for their own benefits.

Political Science in the top again

September 14, 2011

According to the latest QS rankings, released in July 2011, CEU’s political science, philosophy, and sociology programs are among the world’s best. The political sciences department rated highest in Hungary and among the top 51 to 100 overall. The philosophy department made it onto the top 101 to 150 list. The sociology department was included among the top 151 to 200.

Roxana Radu - Special Prize for Academic Excellence

July 25, 2011

The League of Romanian Students Studying Abroad awarded a Special Prize for Academic Excellence to Roxana Radu (the only award given for social sciences). The most important criteria of selection were: the ranking of the university, distinctions and prizes received in international competitions, academic publications. For more info, click here.

Andras Bozoki - ECPSA Board Member

July 25, 2011

Andras Bozoki, Professor at the CEU Political Science Department, has been elected to the executive board of the European Confederation of Political Science Associations (ECPSA). The association includes representatives of 28 national political science associations from all over Europe. He will serve his second term as member of the board.