Master's Programs in Public Policy, 2012-2013
Central European University - Department of Public Policy
Merit-based Scholarships and Financial Aid Available
Central European University (CEU) is an English-language, graduate university located in Budapest, Hungary. CEU is accredited in the United States and Hungary.
The Department of Public Policy emphasizes innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to public policy that can provide governments and international organizations with tools for addressing key social and economic issues. The programs in public policy focus on analyzing, designing and implementing local, national and international policy initiatives. Graduates of the department find successful careers as policymakers and consultants, with governmental and non-governmental organizations, private firms and universities, around the world.
Degrees Offered
- Master of Arts in Public Policy (one year): www.publicpolicy.ceu.hu
- Erasmus Mundus Master of Arts Program in Public Policy - Mundus MAPP (two years): www.mundusmapp.org
Selected Areas of Research
- EU politics and policy.
- Global governance and international political economy.
- Public governance, public procurement and corruption control.
- Legal systems, constitutions and public policy.
- Economic and fiscal policy.
- Regulation and regulatory agencies.
Financial Aid and Tuition
Various types of financial assistance are available for Master’s degree students on a competitive basis, including CEU fellowships, tuition waivers, and external scholarships. Nearly 90% of CEU doctoral students receive a full fellowship that covers all tuition, and provides a generous living allowance for up to three years. More information: www.publicpolicy.ceu.hu/financial-aid; www.ceu.hu/admissions/financialaid
Application Deadlines
Mundus MAPP
January 4, 2012
Applicants applying for “Category A” or “Category B” scholarships (candidates applying for Erasmus Mundus scholarships are not eligible to take the CEU-administered Institutional TOEFL).
May 4, 2012
Candidates not applying for financial aid
All applications must be submitted complete with proof of English proficiency and recommendation letters.
May 4, 2012
Master of Arts in Public Policy: Applicants not applying for financial aid
Key admissions information for 2012/2013: www.ceu.hu/admissions
General Inquiries http://inquiry.embark.com/ceu/grad/
