Study Public Policy at CEU

The School of Public Policy (SPP) at Central European University (CEU) is a global institution with students from almost 50 countries. It offers academic programs that support students to develop the skills they will need to identify, define and address compelling and emerging public policy problems.

Our faculty include top researchers and practitioners with extensive experience in the not-for-profit, public and private sectors. Their expertise enriches the classes they teach on a wide range of public policy topics including development, human rights, media and governance.

Program Offered

• Master of Arts in Public Policy (MAPP) / 1 year
• Master of Public Administration (MPA) / 2 years
• Erasmus Mundus Master’s Program in Public Policy – Mundus MAPP / 2 years
• Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science – Public Policy Track

Areas of Concentration and Specialization

• MPA and MAPP Tracks: Development, Governance, Higher Education Policy, Media and Communication, Security
• Mundus MAPP Specializations: Global Public Policy, European Public Policy

Why CEU?

• Students and faculty from 115 countries
• Alumni on 6 continents in top positions
• Accredited in the U.S. and Hungary
• 8:1 student/faculty ratio
• Based in Budapest, the heart of Europe

Scholarships Available

CEU is committed to attracting talented students and scholars from around the world and provides generous scholarships available to accepted students from any country. In 2016-2017, 84% of CEU students received financial aid, ranging from tuition awards to scholarships with stipends and housing.

Apply by:

February 1, 2018, for master’s and PhD studies with financial aid
June 1, 2018 for self-financing master’s studies

Find out more about CEU programs, admissions requirements and available funding options here.

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