Admission

Doctoral School of Political Science, Public Policy, and International Relations

Full PhD Fellowships Available

Central European University (CEU) is an English-language, graduate university located in Budapest, Hungary. The University is accredited in the United States and Hungary. Our students come from over 100 countries and our faculty from more than 40. CEU offers small, seminar-style courses and a student/faculty ratio of 7:1.

The doctoral program in political science—operated jointly by the departments of Public Policy, Political Science, and International Relations and European Studies —is one of the largest, most international and most competitive programs in Europe, comprising more than 50 permanent faculty members and almost 100 doctoral students from 30 countries.

The doctoral school offers five specializations based on a system of ‘tracks’:

• Comparative Politics

• International Relations

• Political Economy

• Political Theory

• Public Policy

Admissions

All applicants must meet the General CEU Admissions Requirements (see: www.ceu.hu/admissions/apply), and submit:

curriculum vitae;
proof of relevant English language competency;
a 1,500-word research proposal;
a 500-word statement of purpose;
two confidential letters of recommendation;
relevant undergraduate and graduate transcripts and diplomas;
a 500-word summary of a submitted or planned MA thesis or other substantial academic work.

Financial Aid and Tuition

Doctoral students are eligible to receive a full CEU fellowship for up to three years that covers all tuition fees and a generous living allowance for up to three years. Numerous additional funding opportunities exist, such as the Doctoral Research Support Grant Program, the Erasmus Mobility Scheme, and various research and travel funds. Further information on financial aid is available at:

www.ceu.hu/admissions/financialaid/doctoral

Career Paths

This highly competitive doctoral program prepares students primarily for careers in research and/or teaching at top universities worldwide.

Application Deadline: January 25, 2012

Key admissions information for 2012/2013: www.ceu.hu/admissions

General Inquiries

http://inquiry.embark.com/ceu/grad/

More Information

Doctoral School of Political Science, Public Policy, and International Relations

www.pds.ceu.hu

ds@ceu.hu

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