Central European University
Vienna, Europe
QS World Rank
#239
Established
1991
Institution
Private
Typical intakes in Europe
Oct, Apr
Location
Vienna, Europe
About Central European University
Central European University is a Private university in Europe, ranked #239 in the QS World University Rankings 2027. We confirm the exact fees, intakes and entry requirements for your profile — free.
Indicative tuition: EUR8,000–EUR15,000 / year · Scholarships can reduce this — we confirm what you qualify for, free.
Entry requirements
Typically for Austrian universities in this band, a relevant bachelor's of at least three years (180 ECTS) in the same or a closely related subject — a three-year Indian degree is normally acceptable, but Austria assesses subject equivalence closely and can require supplementary exams. Many master's here are taught in German and generally need C1 (a few accept B2); for the English-taught ones, IELTS is usually around 6.5, with some programmes asking 7.0. Unlike Germany, Austria does not use the APS scheme — documents are verified by the university and OeAD (ENIC-NARIC Austria), usually apostilled. Requirements vary by programme — Vibedu confirms the exact ones for you, free.
Indicative for international postgraduate applicants — your counsellor confirms the exact cut-offs and English scores for your chosen programme, free.
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Programmes at Central European University
Central European University offers a wide range of programmes for international students. We confirm the exact courses, tuition and entry requirements that fit your profile — free.
Scholarships for Europe
Aalto University Scholarships
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ARES Scholarships
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Banach Scholarship Programme
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Indicative tuition is around EUR8,000–EUR15,000 per year for international students. Your counsellor confirms the exact fee for your chosen programme — free.
Typically for Austrian universities in this band, a relevant bachelor's of at least three years (180 ECTS) in the same or a closely related subject — a three-year Indian degree is normally acceptable, but Austria assesses subject equivalence closely and can require supplementary exams. Many master's here are taught in German and generally need C1 (a few accept B2); for the English-taught ones, IELTS is usually around 6.5, with some programmes asking 7.0. Unlike Germany, Austria does not use the APS scheme — documents are verified by the university and OeAD (ENIC-NARIC Austria), usually apostilled. Requirements vary by programme — Vibedu confirms the exact ones for you, free.
The main intakes across Europe are Oct, Apr. Central European University sets its own dates per course — we confirm the exact intake and deadline for your shortlist. Apply early: documents, funds and visa processing all take time.
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