NOTE: Fee payments to CEU are processed by Flywire, and for us to receive your (first) application, Flywire must verify the receipt of your application fee. With bank card payments, this usually happens instantly. Therefore, card payment is strongly encouraged.
If, however, you are paying the application fee by another method such as bank transfer, verifying your payment may take several days. In that case, we recommend that you submit your application with your fee payment one week before the deadline to avoid any issues.
October 18, 2023 (23:59, Central European Time)*
Application deadline for applicants to master’s programs** from visa-sensitive countries (i.e. countries where it may take 9 to 12 months to obtain a study residence permit and visa).
Early application deadline for applicants to master’s programs** seeking an early decision because they either need no CEU financial aid or wish to apply for external funding.
All applications must be complete with any applicable standard test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, GRE, etc.).
*Applicants will receive a response in December 2023.
**Please note: this deadline does NOT apply to Erasmus Mundus (MESPOM, Mundus MAPP and HIPS) programs
February 1, 2024 (23:59, Central European Time)*
Application deadline for applicants for master’s programs from all other countries than those listed above who wish to be considered for CEU financial aid (where available).
Application deadline for doctoral programs for applicants from all countries.
All applications must be complete with any applicable standard test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, GRE, etc.).
March 15, 2024 (23:59, Central European Time)*
Application deadline for self-financing applicants for master’s programs who are citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA area and require a study visa (except applicants from visa-sensitive countries). All applications must be complete with any applicable standard test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, GRE, etc.).
August 15, 2024 (23:59, Central European Time)
Application deadline for self-financing applicants for master’s programs with citizenship or permanent residency in an EU/EEA country. All applications must be complete with the applicable standard test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, GRE, etc.). Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis (subject to spaces available).
Please note: The Mundus MAPP, MESPOM and HIPS programs follow a different admissions calendar. Please refer to the respective program pages for updates.