Central European University Scholarships for International Students 2026

Hyun Lee
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Updated August 4, 2026
Vienna, Austria
Location
1,500
Population
4
Number of Scholarships

Central European University is linked to scholarships that can reduce costs in meaningful ways. Here are a few strong options prioritized by funding level.

On the institution side, Central European University is connected to scholarships that can reduce tuition and sometimes extend to other study costs. These are practical starting points. A strong option is CEU Doctoral Scholarship which is fully funded and often covers full tuition coverage and A 2,002 EUR Gross Monthly living stipend. Partial Tuition Award is partially funded, and coverage often includes 50% reduction in tuition fees. Financial Aid for Master’s is partially funded and typically covers may cover 50% - up to 80% of the tuition fee. Full Tuition Award is possible only in exceptional cases. and (300 EUR/month up to 750 EUR/month) for Master's Stipend Award.

For the complete set of linked scholarships including additional options and details, continue below on this page.

What Scholarship Recipients Say:

"Absolutely. I would recommend Erasmus Mundus without hesitation. It’s a life-changing experience — academically, personally, and professionally."

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD) – Fully Funded Erasmus Mundus Master’s in Women’s and Gender Studies (GEMMA)

— Symrun Razaque

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"This experience has not only deepened my understanding of education, museums, and heritage practices across different contexts but has also expanded my worldview."

Central European University – Partial Scholarship Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s in Education in Museums and Heritage (EDUMaH)

— Farzana Shaheen

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Central European University Scholarship Recipients

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Symrun Razaque

Erasmus Mundus Master’s in Women’s and Gender Studies
Pakistan
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree

Symrun Razaque from Pakistan earned her Master’s in Gender Studies through the GEMMA Erasmus Mundus program, studying at Central European University in Austria and the University of Oviedo in Spain. With academic roots in Development Studies from NUST and Bahria University, she brought rich research and field experience into her feminist academic journey, examining refugee oppression and grassroots activism. Her Erasmus experience was shaped by her commitment to intersectionality, academic mobility, and gender mainstreaming.

Check out her story to explore how boldness, field experience, and intentional scholarship planning can lead to a transformative academic path in feminist studies.

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Farzana Shaheen

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Pakistan
Partial Scholarship

Farzana Shaheen from Pakistan’s scenic Hunza Valley is pursuing the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degree in Education in Museums and Heritage (EDUMaH), a multidisciplinary programme spanning Scotland, Estonia, and the Netherlands. With a background in Archaeology and Education, she combines her passion for cultural heritage and teaching to explore how museums can shape learning and social change. Her Erasmus journey also included a hands-on internship at Kunsthaus Graz in Austria, enriching her academic and professional experience.

Read her story to discover how she secured this fully funded Erasmus Mundus scholarship.

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Can Aygün

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Türkiye
Central European University (CEU) Scholarship

Can Aygün from Türkiye completed his Master’s in Advanced Migration Studies at the University of Copenhagen after receiving multiple scholarship offers and selecting the option that best aligned with his academic and professional goals. With an interdisciplinary background in History, Sociology, and International Relations and a deep interest in global migration dynamics, he chose this path to strengthen his research skills and broaden his understanding of human mobility in Europe.

Read his story to discover how he secured this fully funded scholarship.

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Central European University Admissions

Here are the official admission pages for Central European University:

DegreeAdmissions Pages
Bachelor'sInternational Students Admissions Page
Master'sInternational Students Admissions Page

Tuition Fees at Central European University for International Students

Degree Tuition Fee Range
Bachelor's Tuition 8,000 Euros
Master's Tuition 12,000 - 15,000 Euros

Please note that tuition fees can vary based on the specific program you choose. To get accurate tuition fee information, be sure to consult the official tuition fee pages.

About the Author: Hyun Lee

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Hi! I am Hyun, and I am the founder at Global Scholarships. I've received a full-tuition scholarship at Birmingham-Southern College and a $1,000 Burger King Scholarship for my undergraduate degree and was offered a fully funded scholarship consisting of tuition, living stipend, and health insurance for computer science Ph.D. program at North Carolina State University. You can read more about my scholarship journey here. If you are interested, you can follow me on Linkedin where I regularly write about scholarships.