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Central European University - Department of Public Policy


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Studying at the Department of Public Policy (DPP) at CEU means joining a diverse, multi-cultural educational environment and pursuing a US-accredited and Austria-accredited master's degree in public policy. It means benefiting from innovative new teaching techniques delivered by a world-class faculty of resident and visiting academics and practitioners, who recognize that real-world skills are just as important as academic excellence for the public policy entrepreneurs of tomorrow.

Department of Public Policy Brochure.

Public policy today is in a global, multi-level crisis. Tipping the scales towards a more secure peace, social justice and environmental sustainability – to name but a few – requires innovative and entrepreneurial engagement for the common good. Building a multi-disciplinary and global institution committed to the values of open society and creating strong and flexible links between research and practice is one way of responding to what is, overall, a failure of policy elites to tackle the most urgent problems of our time. The Department of Public Policy at Central European University offers four master's degrees in public policy, and the public policy track of the Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science program. The degree programs are tailored for students from around the world seeking careers in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors at the local, national, European Union and international levels. Successful engagement for the public good in today’s world also requires a better, fairer representation of diverging perspectives. To that end, DPP is vigorously inclusive, attracting both students and faculty from diverse backgrounds and tapping into a wide variety of knowledge sources. DPP’s students are the future social and political entrepreneurs, equipped to make innovative contributions towards resolving the paramount public policy challenges of the 21st century.

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  • International students:

    96%

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  • Student to faculty ratio:

    7 to 1

    Visa and Residence Information for the CEU Vienna Campus (Austria)

    Visa and residence permit applications can only be processed by the Austrian immigration authorities. You can find your nearest Austrian representation office here. The office for immigration in Vienna is the MA 35. CEU PU is not allowed to apply for a visa or residence permit on behalf of students, nor are we legally entitled to make inquiries with relevant authorities on the student's behalf. Please follow the steps on the link below for application instructions and recommendations.

    Financial Aid for Master’s student is awarded only by academic merit. It can include:

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

    Please make sure to apply by the relevant deadline (see application deadlines).

    Do also check for external funding opportunities: External Funding Opportunities | Central European University

    ​Political Science in the Shanghai Ranking: ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects

    • 28th place globally

    Studying at the Department of Public Policy (DPP) at CEU means joining a diverse, multi-cultural educational environment and pursuing a US-accredited master's or doctorate degree in public policy. It means benefiting from innovative new teaching techniques delivered by a world-class faculty of resident and visiting academics and practitioners, who recognize that real-world skills are just as important as academic excellence for the public policy entrepreneurs of tomorrow.

    Being a student at DPP means that you are interested in issues related to human rights, open societies, human security, good governance, global media and communications, and migration to name but a few. It means that your interests fall within such fields as public health, law, humanitarian assistance, anti-corruption, conflict and post-conflict recovery, natural resource management, and the environment. It means that you are pursuing a career for the public good whether that may be in the public, civil society, or private sectors. Academics | Department of Public Policy

    At Central European University we deliver excellent Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral programs in the humanities, social sciences law and management. With a worldwide academic reputation, we offer you the educational opportunity of a lifetime. Our faculty, many of whom are leaders in their field, is committed to nurturing your curiosity and providing you with the critical thinking, leadership skills, and confidence that serve as the foundation for ambitious career goals. Situated at the heart of Europe, our CEU campus is in the beautiful city of Vienna.

    Why CEU?

    • Over 50 degree programs available to explore, from network sciences to economics, to environmental sciences and more.
    • Strong network of 1,400 students and 18,000 alumni from over 140 countries.
    • Opportunity for international experience through various mobility and exchange programs.
    • Dedicated student and career services that support you in pursuing a successful and meaningful careers in government, science, civil society, environmental sector, academic life, and politics around the world.
    • Located in Vienna, world capital of music, Europe’s new international business hub and the most liveable city in the world.

    Our degrees are accredited in Austria and the USA.

    Accreditation | Central European University

    CEU is a vibrant community of students, faculty, staff and alumni from over 100 countries. Join this group of dedicated individuals to exchange ideas that are aimed at building open societies that respect freedom of inquiry and human rights.

    CEU has various students clubs (music, debating, sports, research); also this is a list of yearly events:

    Student Life | Central European University

    Why Central European University?

    • Vienna

      Quellenstraße 51

      Central European University - Department of Public Policy