Central European University Private University
Application deadlines
- September 2027 (Master's) — Round 1, all applicants, scholarships open2026-10-15
23:59 CET. Decisions 1 December 2026 – 15 January 2027.
- September 2027 (Master's) — Round 2, except visa-sensitive countries, scholarships open2027-02-02
23:59 CET. Decisions 1–30 April 2027.
- September 2027 (Master's) — Round 3, except visa-sensitive countries, no scholarships2027-04-15
23:59 CET. Decisions 15–30 May 2027.
- September 2027 (Master's) — Round 4, visa-free entry to Austria only, no scholarships2027-07-15
23:59 CET. Decisions 16–30 July 2027, subject to remaining places.
- Doctoral programmes — single deadline
Early February, regardless of citizenship; decisions in April. The exact date is published on ceu.edu.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Central European University Private University as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Central European University Private University is €8000 per year. A mandatory semester contribution of €52 per year (administration and transport, not tuition) is charged on top. Living costs in Wien are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Central European University Private University?
English-taught programmes at Central European University Private University typically require IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. Confirm the exact requirement per programme on the official admissions page.
How much money do you need to show for a student visa to Austria?
For a student residence permit in Austria you must prove €15,701 per year (2026, OeAD — Residence Permit Student (means of subsistence, 24+): https://oead.at/en/to-austria/entry-and-residence/residence-permit-student-no-mobility-programme).
Where is Central European University Private University located?
Central European University Private University is in Wien, Austria. Quellenstraße 51, 1100 Wien, Austria
What can you study at Central European University Private University?
Fields offered include: STEM, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Economics, Law, Humanities, Social Sciences, International relations, Political science, Environmental Science.
Accommodation
Five channels serve Vienna: OeAD, ÖJAB, home4students, WIHAST and STUWO. A bed in a shared room runs €289–460, a single room €374–723; the mass entry point is €400–500 for a single. A commercial residence costs about twice a dormitory (€970 vs €480). Prices are the AY 2026/27 rates published by the operators.
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Why this works
- 46 degree programmes in the federal catalogue studienwahl.at, 46 of them fully English-taught · crawled 08.2026
- Tuition for non-EU students €8.000/year · 2026-27
- English-taught entry bar: IELTS 6.5
- Campus in Wien; living budget €11.000–16.000/year, and the NAG proof of means is required for the student residence permit · 2026-27
- Non-EU students may work up to 20 hours a week with an employment permit; after graduation Austria grants a 12-month job-search residence permit leading to the Rot-Weiß-Rot – Karte
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