Overview

The programme in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) at Central European University (CEU) is multi-disciplinary — students receive thorough training in at least two of the three PPE disciplines.

Key Facts

They can also undertake interdisciplinary work in their BA thesis and capstone project, and take courses from outside the framework that can offer contrasting or more interdisciplinary perspectives on the topics they are interested in.

Students begin by studying the basics of all three subjects in the first year, and then, in their second year, they choose two academic disciplines to focus on. In their third year, they continue with the study of their two main disciplines, may choose to study abroad for a term or the entire year, and are required to write a thesis. In their fourth year, students continue to develop their skills and knowledge by taking advanced courses in their chosen discipline and developing an independent capstone project. In their second and third years, they can also complement their main study areas by taking courses from the other two BA programmes: Culture, Politics and Society, and Quantitative Social Sciences.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Ethics

Behavioral Economics

Cognitive Science and Policy Making

Contemporary Political Philosophy

Competition Policy

Critical Reasoning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

More details

Round 1: 15 October - all applicants

Round 2 and 3: February 4, April 15 - all applicants except those from visa-sensitive countries

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Vienna, Austria

Disciplines

Economics Philosophy Political Science

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Academic records
Proof of English proficiency
Other supporting documents
Curriculum vitae
Application essay
Letter of motivation
Letter of recommendation
CEU Application Form
Application fee
Finalist interviews

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

8000 EUR / year

≈ 8000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

8000 EUR / year

≈ 8000 EUR / year

Living costs

Vienna

Austria

861 - 1331 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Vienna

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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