📅 Published: February 27, 2026

📍 Host Country: Hungary
🎓 University: Central European University (CEU)
🌍 Eligible Applicants: All Nationalities
📆 Deadline: 15 July 2026


🌟 Scholarship Overview

Applications are now open for the Central European University Scholarship 2026–2027. International students from all over the world are invited to apply for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degree programs at one of Europe’s leading private research institutions.

  • ✅ Fully Funded Scholarships for Master’s and PhD

  • ✅ Tuition Fee Scholarships for Undergraduate

  • ✅ No Application Fee

  • ✅ Study in English

  • ✅ Apply without IELTS/TOEFL (English Proficiency Certificate accepted)

This is an excellent opportunity to study in Hungary without IELTS and receive a world-class education in Europe.


🏫 About Central European University (CEU)

Founded in 1991, CEU is a prestigious private research university known for excellence in social sciences, humanities, law, public policy, and data sciences.

📊 Global Rankings:

  • Ranked 30th worldwide in Politics

  • Ranked 37th worldwide in Philosophy

CEU offers more than 50 degree programs across 17 departments, all taught in English.


💰 Financial Benefits

🎓 Postgraduate Degree (Fully Funded)

✔ Up to 100% Tuition Fee Coverage
✔ Monthly Stipend
✔ Health Insurance

Master’s Scholarships:

  • Excellence Scholarship: €1,000/month

  • Distinction Scholarship: €750/month

  • Standard Scholarship: €500/month

Doctoral Scholarships:

  • €1,350/month Stipend


🎓 Undergraduate Degree (Tuition Award)

Two Presidential Awards valued at €5,000 total over four years:

  • Year 1: €500

  • Year 2: €1,000

  • Year 3: €1,500

  • Year 4: €2,000


📚 Available Study Fields

Applicants can apply in a wide range of academic disciplines, including:

  • Political Science

  • International Relations

  • Economics and Business

  • Philosophy

  • History

  • Legal Studies

  • Environmental Sciences and Policy

  • Sociology and Social Anthropology

  • Gender Studies

  • Mathematics

  • Network and Data Science

  • Cognitive Science

  • Public Policy

  • Medieval Studies

  • Religious Studies

  • Nationalism Studies

  • Eastern Mediterranean Studies


📄 Required Documents

Applicants must prepare:

  • Academic Certificates & Transcripts

  • Updated CV/Resume

  • Recommendation Letters

  • Statement of Purpose

  • Research Proposal (for graduate applicants)

  • Proof of English Language Proficiency

  • Additional documents (if required by program)


✅ Eligibility Criteria

To apply for CEU Scholarship 2026:

  • Open to applicants of all nationalities

  • Bachelor’s applicants must have a high school certificate

  • Master’s applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree

  • PhD applicants must hold a Master’s degree

  • Proof of English language proficiency required


📅 Application Deadline

🗓 Last Date to Apply: 15 July 2026


📝 How to Apply?

Applications must be submitted through the official online application system of Central European University.

🔗 Visit the official CEU websiteAdmissions | How to Apply, Application Checklist & Deadlines | CEU
🔗 Complete the online application formAdmissions | How to Apply, Application Checklist & Deadlines | CEU
🔗 Upload required documents
🔗 Submit before the deadline


🌍 Don’t miss this opportunity to study in Europe with a fully funded scholarship in Hungary!

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