Central European University
Admissions Bulletin
Academic Year 2003/2004
Accuracy of the Admissions Bulletin
The information found in this publication is based on the 2002/2003 academic year; any changes to be implemented that were
verifiable at the time of printing, particularly with regard to the content of the university's academic programs (course offerings,
etc.), have been included. However, revisions may occur and details in this publication are subject to change. The Admissions
Office can provide the most recent information available.
Language Used in the Admissions Bulletin
Throughout the Admissions Bulletin references are made to countries and nationalities with the following designations:
"CEE/fSU" refers to countries and persons of Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union, which include Albania,
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary,
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia,
Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Yugoslavia. CEE/fSU countries are referred to collectively as "the region."
Proper names in this publication have been anglicized; that is, they are printed in the basic Latin alphabet without diacritical
marks.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Central European University does not discriminate on the basis of—including, but not limited to—race, color, national and
ethnic origin, religion, gender or sexual orientation in administering its policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan
programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
Policy on Sexual Harassment
Central European University recognizes the human dignity of each member of its community. The university also believes that
each member has a responsibility to promote respect and dignity for others so that all members of the community are free to
pursue their goals in an open environment, able to participate in the free exchange of ideas, and able to share equally in the
benefits of the university's employment and educational opportunities. To achieve this end, the university strives to foster an
academic work and living environment that is free from any form of harassment, including that based on sex. For the full
university policy on sexual harassment, please contact the Admissions Office or refer to the CEU Code of Ethics at
http://www.ceu.hu/student_policies.html.
Further updates after the date of this publication can be found on the CEU website: http://www.ceu.hu.
Produced by the CEU/OSI Publications Office
© CENTRAL EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY, 2002
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Table of contents
Part I. Introduction
Central European University: An Overview
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Part II. Academic Departments, Schools and Programs
In Brief
List of Departments, Schools and Programs
Types of Degree Programs and Graduation Requirements
Non-Degree and Visiting Students
Academic Departments, Schools and Programs
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Economics
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Environmental Sciences and Policy
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Gender Studies
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History
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International Relations and European Studies
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Legal Studies
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Mathematics and its Applications
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Medieval Studies
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Nationalism Studies
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Philosophy
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Political Science
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Sociology and Social Anthropology
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Central European University Graduate School of Business
Joint Program with Bard College: Study Abroad in Budapest
Research Centers
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Center for Policy Studies
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Humanities Center
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Open Society Archives at Central European University
Outreach: Programs for Professors and Professionals
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Special and Extension Programs
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Special Projects Office
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Summer University
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Curriculum Resource Center
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Part III. Facilities
Facilities
Housing and Dormitory Arrangements
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Part IV. Student Services and Student Activities
Department of Student Services
Other Services Provided to Students
Student Activities
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Part V. General CEU Admissions Requirements
General CEU Admissions Requirements
Full information on the admissions process and the Application for Admission are available
as a separate publication which can be obtained from the Admissions Office, the local
CEU Coordinators, or downloaded from CEU's website: http://www.ceu.hu.
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Part VI. Tuition and Fees
Tuition and Fees
Financial Regulations and Payment Information
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Part VII. Financial Aid
Financial Aid Eligibility
Financial Aid Policy and Procedures
Forms of Financial Aid
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Part VIII. Telephone Numbers of Local CEU Coordinators
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PART I.
INTRODUCTION
Letter from CEU's President and Rector
Central European University: An Overview
Mission: Devoted to Education and Open Society
A Brief History
Concept of an Open Society
Registration and Accreditation
Board of Trustees
Principal Officers
Faculty
Student Body
CEU Alumni
Letter from CEU’s President and Rector
Dear prospective CEU student,
CEU prepares to welcome a new generation of students in academic year 2003/2004 as a more complete university, with
greater ambitions of cultivating academic excellence and active social involvement.
The academic structure of the university is now strengthened with the relocation of the Sociology Department from Warsaw to
Budapest, adding to the other 15 academic units and research centers operating here. CEU is a graduate research university
dedicated mainly to social sciences and humanities and the presence of a Sociology Department on the Budapest campus is an
essential component that will help significantly with the efforts to ensure high quality interdisciplinary teaching and research in
these areas.
Another important new addition to the range of academic offerings of CEU is the establishment of a Graduate School of
Business. The school, resulting from the full integration of the International Management Center (previously loosely affiliated
with CEU), aims at training business leaders with outstanding management skills and, not less important, with a sense of civic
responsibility. The curriculum of the school combines global business concepts and practices with the realities and challenges
of the regional business environment.
The beginning of the third millennium has arrived with new global challenges and the CEU academic community is fully
engaged in an effort to pursue a type of new knowledge that could help to tackle these challenges successfully, along the
shifting boundary of the local and the universal. The outstanding international faculty of CEU and its topnotch students deal
with theoretical issues which have major practical consequences, such as how to conceive the balance between the pressing
needs for security and the respect for human rights; what kind of equilibrium to envisage between the thirst for maximizing
economic or financial benefits with concerns for ethical or environmental standards. Do recent developments such as the 2000
US presidential elections (the Florida vote-counting controversy), the major accounting scandals and the many cases of
corporate fraud, the seeming violation of human rights even in the US, mean that the moral superiority with which the West
frequently confronts the rest of the world is less obvious and has to be rethought in a spirit of modesty and joint efforts with the
non-Western parts of the globe?
For academic year 2002/2003, CEU received a record number of applications, from about 72 countries. This is a good
indication that, while continuing to focus on its traditional constituency, CEU is progressing with its plans for "going global."
We look forward to welcoming you too as a member of the CEU community.
Your
Yehuda Elkana
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CENTRAL EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY: AN OVERVIEW
MISSION: DEVOTED TO EDUCATION AND OPEN SOCIETY
Central European University (CEU) is an internationally recognized institution of post- graduate education in social sciences
and humanities. It seeks to contribute to the development of open societies in Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet
Union (CEE/fSU) and other emerging democracies by promoting a system of education in which ideas are creatively, critically,
and comparatively examined. CEU serves as an advanced center of research and policy analysis and facilitates academic
dialogue while preparing its graduates to serve as the region's next generation of leaders and scholars. The CEU Fellowship
Program has been a direct means of supporting the university's mission to develop and sustain open societies, democracy, rule
of law, tolerance, and political and cultural pluralism in the region. However, it has become clear over the last decade that
Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union are not the only parts of the world experiencing the development of
more open societies, and also that the main economic, political, social and cultural phenomena taking place in the region could
be better understood if studied within a comparative approach which integrates the local into a global perspective. To address
the challenges resulting from this spreading democratization and in consideration of the need for a wider, comparative
perspective, in 2001 CEU decided that, while continuing to focus on individuals and organizations in the CEE/fSU region, the
CEU Fellowship Program would be extended worldwide, with particular emphasis on students in emerging democracies.
A BRIEF HISTORY
Central European University was established in 1991 as an institution committed to promoting educational development
throughout Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. CEU is a unitary institution, under a common Board of
Trustees and Senate. The language of instruction and communication is English.
The concept of an institution of higher learning in Central Europe, one which would bring together students and faculty from a
diverse regional and international background in an open and liberal academic setting, was first discussed in 1989 by a small
group of concerned individuals, many of them former dissidents, in Dubrovnik, Croatia, then part of former Yugoslavia. The
setting was the Inter-University Centre, which was for several years the location of courses in social sciences offered to just
such an audience. Funding and support for the participants taking the courses came from George Soros, and it was a natural
progression that, as the region began its rapid transformation—with varying results—Soros and those who shared his vision
would begin to prepare for the new conditions which would emerge.
Beginning with 100 students in 1991, CEU has grown rapidly and now enrolls about 930 students from altogether 46 countries.
CONCEPT OF AN OPEN SOCIETY
An open society is a society based on the recognition that nobody has a monopoly on truth, that different people have different
views and interests, and that there is a need for institutions to protect the rights of all people and to allow them to live together
in peace. The term "open society" was popularized by the philosopher Karl Popper in his 1945 book Open Society and Its
Enemies. Broadly speaking, an open society is characterized by a reliance on the rule of law, the existence of a democratically
elected government, a diverse and vigorous civil society, and respect for minorities and minority opinions.
REGISTRATION AND ACCREDITATION
CEU has an absolute charter from the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York (US) for and on behalf of
the New York State Education Department. This is the legal instrument which allows CEU to operate and maintain a degreegranting institution.
Central European University is a Candidate for Accreditation by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States
Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 US; (+1 215) 662-5606. Candidate for
Accreditation is a status of affiliation with a regional accrediting commission that indicates that an institution has achieved
recognition and is progressing toward, but is not assured of, accreditation. It has provided evidence of sound planning, seems to
have the resources to implement the plans, and appears to have the potential for obtaining its goals within a reasonable period
of time. Candidate for Accreditation status was granted to CEU in June 1999.
In Hungary, CEU is recognized as a foreign educational institution with the right to conduct educational activities, whose
degrees may be nostrified by the Ministry of Education and Culture in accordance with relevant statutes.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
George Soros (Chairman)
Aryeh Neier (Secretary)
Donald Blinken
Leon Botstein (Vice-Chair and Treasurer)
Gerhard Casper
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Natalie Zemon Davis
Yehuda Elkana (President and Rector)
Gyorgy Enyedi
Patricia Albjerg Graham
Vartan Gregorian
Wolf Lepenies
William Newton-Smith
Istvan Rev
Istvan Teplan (Executive Vice-President)
PRINCIPAL OFFICERS
Yehuda Elkana, President and Rector
Stefan Messmann, Academic Pro-Rector
Istvan Teplan, Executive Vice-President
Liviu Matei, Academic Secretary
FACULTY
Over 100 professors from around the world teach at CEU; they come from countries including Australia, Austria, Belarus,
Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Italy, the
Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, the United States and Yugoslavia.
Additionally, CEU hosts a number of visiting professors who teach courses and give frequent lectures and seminars, thus giving
students access to highly respected academics from other institutions.
STUDENT BODY
During the 2002/2003 academic year, CEU enrollment is expected to stand at 930 regular degree and non-degree students. Out
of the 930 students 550 are newly enrolled degree students and 380 are continuing and non-degree students, from altogether 46
countries. The newly enrolled students are drawn from 43 countries including 27 countries of Central and Eastern Europe and
the former Soviet Union (CEE/fSU), Western Europe, North America, South America, Africa and Asia. In addition, CEU
enrolls a number of non-degree and visiting students as well as undergraduate students from North America on a semester study
abroad program. For further details on the study abroad program, please refer to "Joint Program with Bard College" under
"Academic Departments and Programs."
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Newly Accepted Students by Region in Academic Year 2002/2003
Asia
0.8%
South America
0.2%
Africa
0.6%
Mexico, Central America and the
Caribbean
Western Europe and Turkey
0.4%
1.0%
North America
8.6%
Central Europe
20.5%
Central Asia
4.6%
Caucasus
6.7%
Russian Federation
12.5%
Southeastern Europe
30.2%
Eastern Europe and the Baltic
States
13.9%
CEE/fSU Region
Other
Central Europe (CEE/fSU Region)
Czech Republic
Hungary
Poland
Slovakia
Subtotal:
17
73
11
14
115
Subtotal:
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3
35
17
4
87
7
12
169
Southeastern Europe
Albania
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Croatia
Macedonia
Romania
Slovenia
Yugoslavia
Eastern Europe and Baltic States
Belarus
Estonia
Latvia
Lithuania
Moldova
Ukraine
Subtotal:
Russian Federation
Subtotal:
Caucasus
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Georgia
3
12
14
10
6
28
73
64
64
9
11
13
Western Europe and Turkey
Austria
Belgium
Finland
Germany
Turkey
Subtotal:
1
1
1
4
2
9
Subtotal:
8
38
46
Subtotal:
1
1
2
Subtotal:
1
1
Subtotal:
1
1
1
1
1
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North America
Canada
United States of America
Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean
Mexico
Jamaica
South America
Brazil
Africa
Ghana
Kenya
Nigeria
Sierra Leone
South Africa
Asia
China
India
India (Tibetan exile community)
Indonesia
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1
2
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CEU ALUMNI
As of 2002 the number of CEU alumni has grown to approximately 4,400 individuals. Through the Alumni Affairs Office, CEU
maintains contacts with about 90 percent of its graduates, and provides support in networking among alumni, job placement and
exchange of career-related information as well as alumni- student career mentoring. The CEU alumni program also offers a
number of services and benefits, fully described on the alumni web pages at www.ceu.hu/students_alumni.html.
The Second Annual CEU Alumni Leadership Forum was held in October 2001 in Budapest. The forum established the CEU
Alumni & Friends Association (CEU-AFA), by adopting the constitution of the association. Later in spring 2002, all CEU
alumni were invited to participate in a referendum on the CEU Alumni & Friends Association. Based on the results of the
referendum, the CEU-AFA Constitution took effect on April 22, 2002, and now facilitates the activities and collaboration of all
alumni members throughout the world. It provides the basis for further developing the CEU alumni network and enhancing
already existing alumni programs. One of the recent alumni association initiatives was the first CEU alumni scholarship
fundraising campaign undertaken during 2001. With generous gifts from more than 500 alumni, CEU was able to award the
first Alumni Fellowship to a student selected from among the best candidates of each department.
As indicated by the placement statistics in the tables on page 9, 67 percent of CEU's graduates enter professional careers after
completing their course of study. The three top areas of employment for CEU graduates are in the spheres of education, private
sector business, and central and local government. A good number of CEU alumni hold positions at universities and research
institutes, public organizations, prestigious companies, and government administrations, consistent with CEU's mission to
contribute to the development of open societies, democracy, rule of law, tolerance and political and cultural pluralism in
CEE/fSU and other parts of the world experiencing emerging democracies.
Students find in CEU a stepping stone toward a career focused on national and international processes such as EU expansion,
CEE/fSU policy and grantmaking and the transfer of advanced skills and knowledge to deal with the main economic, political,
social and cultural phenomena taking place in the region as part of global development. Those interested in an academic career
find an advantage in CEU's comparative approach and analysis of the "shifting boundary between the local and the universal."
Thirty-three percent of CEU's graduates continue their studies in doctoral or other advanced research programs primarily in
North America and Western Europe, thus accounting for the relatively high number of alumni currently residing in these parts
of the world. The CEU alumni network operates from most of the countries in CEE/fSU, as well as in the United Kingdom, the
United States and Canada. At least once per year CEU holds a major alumni event, such as the Alumni Leadership Forum,
supplemented by numerous activities in every country where alumni volunteers are active.
More information on CEU alumni is available in the section on "Student Services and Alumni" at http://www.ceu.hu.
Alumni Continuing Studies
In the fSU
Visegrad Countries1
Southeast Europe
Outside the Region
33%
10%
20%
5%
65%
Alumni in Professional Positions
In the fSU
Visegrad Countries
Southeast Europe
Outside the Region
67%
29%
29%
24%
18%
Alumni who have entered the work force are currently employed in the following areas:
Areas of Employment
Education
Private Sector Business
Government/Central and Local
Public Sector Business
Non-profit
International Organizations2
Self-employed
37%
28%
12%
2%
12%
7%
2%
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The Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia
Permanent staff (not representing national governments) of international organizations (e.g., the United Nations, European
Union, Council of Europe, World Bank, OSCE)
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CEU Alumni Speak
Alan Renwick
Political Science MA 1997, MPhil 1998
United Kingdom
College Lecturer in Politics,
Oxford University
"The courses at CEU are great. But the university has a huge extra value to offer on top of them. It really is a unique
community and a very special place to be."
Patrick Zoltvany
International Relations and European Studies 1998
Slovakia
Senior EU Affairs Consultant, AMROP JENEWEIN GROUP
"Living in a CEU environment I have learnt more about different cultures than in any course or study abroad
program. Studying at CEU I have acquired skills that have helped me ever since in my professional life. CEU is a really
unique place which prepares you for both further academic and professional life."
Susan Abbott
Political Science MA 1999
United States of America
Program Officer, International Research and Exchange Board, Washington DC
"Interestingly, I often come across CEU alumni in DC, as well as others who have passed through CEU in Budapest
and Warsaw. I would say that the school's reputation is on the rise as people hear more about it and as its graduates
start entering the job market. In DC, CEU's alumni work for a variety of NGOs, think tanks, the IMF and the World
Bank, as well as private sector types of jobs. We have over 100 alumni affiliated with our CEU DC Alumni & Friends
Chapter and it seems that each passing month I get a phone call or email from alumni who are moving to DC or just
passing through."
Linas Turauskas
Economics MA 1997
Netherlands
Finance Expert, United Nations Mission, Kosovo
"Central European University is the greenhouse for future national and international policymakers of Central and
Eastern Europe and the NIS. This is why I encourage students from the region to go to Central European University."
Sergiu Botezatu
Economics 1994
Moldova
Project Management Specialist, USAID, Moldova
"Central European University completely changed my life. For me, and I think for most of the people that came from
the former Soviet Union, CEU was a window, a bridge to an entirely different world. A world that made me believe that
every individual has so many resources in himself that he cannot imagine. And using just a small part of them is enough
to make one capable of changing the entire world for the better."
Zornitsa Stefanova-Ivanova
Political Sciences 1998
Bulgaria
Managing Director, Compass Translation Services Ltd., Bulgaria
"Looking back to the years spent at CEU, the greatest advantage I can see was the opportunity to both immensely
expand my knowledge in my field of interest and to acquire international experience. This has helped me a lot in my
business life. By the way, many CEU alumni in Bulgaria hold important positions in the administration, NGOs,
companies and academic societies and we keep in touch and help each other. In my early 20s, at CEU, I realized that
when you become friends with people from different countries, you start to appreciate and value their culture, region,
beliefs and attitudes."
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PART II.
ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS, SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS
In Brief
List of Departments, Schools and Programs
Types of Degree Programs and Graduation Requirements
Non-Degree and Visiting Students
Academic Departments, Schools and Programs
Department of Economics
Department of Environmental Sciences and Policy
Department of Gender Studies
Department of History
Department of International Relations and European Studies
Department of Legal Studies
Department of Mathematics and its Applications
Department of Medieval Studies
Nationalism Studies Program
Department of Philosophy
Department of Political Science
Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology
CEU Graduate School of Business
Joint Program with Bard College: Study Abroad in Budapest
Research Centers
Center for Policy Studies
Humanities Center
Open Society Archives at CEU
Outreach: Programs for Professors and Professionals
Special and Extension Programs
Special Programs Office
Summer University
Curriculum Resource Center
ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS, SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS
IN BRIEF
Central European University has taken a leading role in providing Western-style post-graduate education in Central and Eastern
Europe and the former Soviet Union and views educational innovation as part of its continuing contribution to the region, as
well as, more recently, to other parts of the world experiencing emerging democracies. The university seeks to facilitate
academic dialogue while providing an environment in which the region's next generation of leaders and scholars can meet and
interact. Through a rich interdisciplinary curriculum, the university encourages its students to become creative and independent
thinkers, lifetime learners and active participants in society. The university emphasizes respect for, and sensitivity to,
differences among people and ideas.
DEPARTMENTS, SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS
Department of Economics
Department of Environmental Sciences
and Policy1
Department of Gender Studies
Department of History
Department of International Relations
and European Studies
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MA in Economics
PhD in Economics
MS in Environmental Sciences and Policy
PhD in Environmental Sciences and Policy
MA in Gender Studies
PhD in Comparative Gender Studies
Note: a PhD specialization in Gender Studies is available under the
PhD in Comparative History of Central, Southeastern and Eastern
Europe
MA in Central European History
PhD in Comparative History of Central, Southeastern and Eastern
Europe
MA in International Relations and European Studies
Note: a PhD Track in International Relations is available under the
PhD in Political Science
The MS degree is also validated by the University of Manchester, United Kingdom.
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Department of Legal Studies
Department of Mathematics and its
Applications
Department of Medieval Studies
Nationalism Studies Program
Department of Philosophy
Department of Political Science
Department of Sociology and Social
Anthropology
Central European University
Graduate School of Business
LLM in Comparative Constitutional Law
LLM in Human Rights
LLM in International Business Law
MA in Human Rights
SJD (Doctor of Juridical Sciences)
PhD in Mathematics and its Applications
MA in Medieval Studies
PhD in Medieval Studies
MA in Nationalism Studies
Note: a PhD specialization in Nationalism Studies is available under
the PhD in Comparative History of Central, Southeastern and Eastern
Europe
PhD in Philosophy
MA in Politics and the Political Economy of the Post-Communist
Transition
PhD in Political Science
Effective with the academic year 2003/2004, CEU’s Department of
Sociology will relocate from Warsaw to Budapest. The arrangements
for the relocation are currently being finalized. Full details regarding
the new CEU Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology
(degrees offered, curriculum, admissions requirements, financial aid,
faculty, etc.) will be available on the CEU’s web site
(http://www.ceu.hu) after 1 October 2002.
MBA in International Management
IMM (International Master’s in Management )
TYPES OF DEGREE PROGRAMS AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Master's Degree Programs
A CEU Master's degree program typically runs on an academic calendar of ten months, including a mandatory three-week PreSession which provides training to develop the research, academic writing and computer skills necessary to conduct graduate
level academic work, two 12-week semesters (Semester I and Semester II), and a two-month Spring Session during which the
student prepares a Master's thesis or research project. Generally, programs run for 10 months, the Master's program in
Economics runs for two academic years and the MBA in International Management runs for 16 months: see individual program
descriptions for details.
The graduation requirements for a typical CEU Master's degree are the successful completion of 32 taught course credits, a
Master's thesis and its defense (for which 8 credits are awarded) plus—when applicable—the achievement of a satisfactory
level of academic writing in English. In the program descriptions that follow, variations in the academic calendar and degree
requirements are noted.
Doctoral Degree Programs
A CEU doctoral program normally takes three to six years to complete. Probationary doctoral candidacy (the period during
which a student has been accepted into a doctoral program but has not yet completed the comprehensive examination and a
thesis prospectus) typically lasts one year. During the first year of doctoral study probationary doctoral candidates must
complete a minimum of the course credits specified by their department. Dependent upon the successful completion of the
comprehensive examination and a dissertation proposal (or an extensive research paper), the candidate is approved for full
doctoral candidacy. Doctoral candidacy is the period during which the student pursues research toward the dissertation; this
period normally lasts an additional two to five years.
Students approved for full doctoral candidacy are encouraged to pursue their dissertation research and to build international
scholarly contacts through a study abroad program. This allows CEU doctoral students to participate actively in the global
development of research in social sciences and humanities. CEU sponsors a Doctoral Research Support Grant Program, which
is designed to cover the living expenses of CEU doctoral students while studying abroad. The Doctoral Research Support
scheme is an integral part of the doctoral program. With the advice of their doctoral supervisor, department head or external
supervisor, students can apply to recognized universities or institutes in Western Europe, North America or other parts of the
world to spend up to six months as "visiting/research scholars." CEU has a growing list of cooperative agreements with
institutions willing to host doctoral students. Among those are the University of California, Cambridge University, Cornell
University, the University of Georgia, Emory University, Humboldt Universitat zu Berlin, Oxford University, the University of
Toronto, the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, and the World Law Institute.
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Additionally, CEU collaborates closely with the Civic Education Project, a program that supports young regional scholars in
finding placement in their home countries or in other countries in the region. These programs offer CEU students an additional
edge: experience in another country, access to resources which enhance their research and a means by which to establish
contacts for professional placement upon the completion of their degrees.
NON-DEGREE AND VISITING STUDENTS
Central European University admits applicants who wish to undertake a limited period of study as non-degree students. These
are individuals who do not wish to pursue a degree at CEU but are interested in taking specific courses or conducting
supervised research. Such applicants may be accepted with a non-degree student status for the duration of a course, a semester
or an academic year. The non-degree student status is normally available to individuals who have earned a first degree from a
recognized university or institution of higher education and are able to present evidence of English language proficiency (if
they are not native speakers of English). Such students may enroll as visiting students.
For students enrolled in degree programs at other recognized universities or institutions of higher education Central European
University offers a number of special programs which include, but are not limited to, the CEU Doctoral Support Program, the
CEU Returning Doctoral Students Program and study abroad programs. Students coming to CEU for a limited period of study
under any of these special programs may be enrolled as visiting or exchange students, depending on the program, for the
duration of a course, semester or academic year.
For more information on CEU's Non-degree and Visiting Students Policy and an application form, prospective students are
invited to visit the Prospective Students section of the CEU's website or to contact the Admissions Office.
Doctoral Support Program (DSP) for non-CEU Students
The Doctoral Support Program (DSP) is available to graduate students who are enrolled in doctoral programs at other
institutions of higher education and who wish to utilize CEU's innovative programs, international faculty, and resources to
assist the development of their dissertations. Such students may apply to spend from one semester to one academic year at CEU
and are eligible to apply for financial aid. DSP students may apply at the time of the general application deadline or throughout
the academic year. Those who submit an application after CEU's general application deadline will be expected to make their
own arrangements to take the required English language tests or other department-specific tests. During their time at CEU,
doctoral support students receive consultation and supervision from CEU faculty. There is no requirement to attend classes, but
DSP students are encouraged to interact with the other program participants and faculty. Currently, the following departments
and programs sponsor doctoral support students: Economics, Gender Studies, History, Legal Studies, Mathematics and its
Applications, Medieval Studies, Nationalism, Philosophy, and Political Science. For application information candidates should
refer to the 2003/2004 Application for Admission.
Student Exchanges
Through a number of exchange agreements with other institutions of higher education, CEU hosts a number of exchange
students each year. Normally these students remain at CEU for a semester, during which time they may be required to take
courses for credit or do independent research with an individual supervisor. Such exchange agreements exist with the
University of California, the Columbia University School of Law, Cornell University, Emory University, the University of
Georgia, Humboldt Universitat zu Berlin, Leiden University, the University of Toronto and others.
Study Abroad Program
A separate study abroad program is available for undergraduate students from North America to study at CEU. For more
information on the Bard/CEU Study Abroad Program, please see "Joint Program with Bard College: Study Abroad in
Budapest" in this Bulletin or write to ceu@bard.edu.
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ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS, SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS
ECONOMICS
Oktober 6. u. 12, 1051 Budapest, Hungary
Tel.: (36-1) 327-3020
Fax: (36-1) 327-3232
Email: econdept@ceu.hu
Website: http://www.ceu.hu/econ/econdir.html
Laszlo Matyas, Head of Department
Fabrizio Coricelli, Director of PhD Program
Daniela Langusi, Department Coordinator
Degrees offered:
Average length of study:
Graduation requirements:
Master of Arts in Economics (MA)
Doctor of Philosophy in Economics (PhD)
MA: two years; PhD: four years
MA: 56 course credits; thesis and its defense (12 credits)
PhD: 36 course credits; dissertation
The Department of Economics has an internationally renowned faculty which excels both in teaching and research. Only about
five percent of our applicants get accepted into one of our programs, so the student body is extremely competitive, hard
working and motivated. The department hosts an international research seminar series and regularly organizes workshops and
conferences in various areas of economics. For example in November 2002 the department will be home of the Winter Europe
Meeting of the Econometric Society. The department not only teaches state of the art economics, but also allows students to get
involved in different ongoing research projects, an opportunity to get first hand experience in applied and theoretical research.
Laszlo Matyas
THE MASTER’S PROGRAM
The CEU Department of Economics offers a two-year Master's program registered by the Board of Regents of the University of
the State of New York (US) for and on behalf of the New York State Education Department. The first year serves as an
introduction to the core areas of standard economics, while the second year offers more advanced specialized field courses.
The Department of Economics trains economists from various regions of the world, and enables them to apply the tools of
modern analysis to the problems faced by different types of economies. The department provides students with an
understanding of the functioning of markets and the role of the state in an economy relying predominantly on market allocation.
Students attend rigorous courses in the standard fields of economics, which serve to introduce them to economic analysis and
market institutions such as banks and financial markets. The department also provides instruction in writing and research
methodology. Students undertake individual research projects, focused on their topics of interest, with faculty supervision.
Entry Requirements for the Master's Program
In addition to meeting the general CEU admissions requirements (see Part V; General Admissions Requirements), applicants to
the Economics Department must obtain a minimum TOEFL score of 570 (or CTOEFL 230) and demonstrate advanced
mathematical skills by passing an examination in basic calculus, probability theory and linear algebra. Exceptionally,
candidates who are resident in countries where they cannot attend the examination are allowed to submit a GRE score instead.
Applicants are required to indicate their preferred research topics at the time of application. Successful applicants come from a
variety of vocational and educational backgrounds; a previous degree in economics is not required. Many students in the past
have held scientific or technical degrees (e.g., mathematics, engineering, computer science or physics) and have demonstrated
high mathematical aptitude in their applications.
The department also accepts applications from exceptional candidates who wish to enroll directly in the second year of the
standard two-year MA degree program in Economics. Such applicants receive the MA degree in Economics in one year.
Applicants who wish to apply for the one-year MA degree option must indicate this in a separate cover letter. The letter should
also outline all relevant courses taken, and demonstrate that the applicant has achieved graduate-level proficiency in the core
areas of microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory, econometrics and mathematical methods. Copies of relevant official
transcripts should be attached in the original language along with a certified English translation. The department may
administer additional testing of the applicant's aptitude in these areas.
The Economics Department will not consider incomplete MA applications.
Master's Program Structure
• FIRST YEAR
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The first year of the program starts with a four-week Pre-Session during which students participate in intensive mathematics
and statistics courses, computer training and a course in English for academic purposes. During the Pre-Session, both first-year
students and students accepted directly into the second year of the program will be required to attend mandatory courses in
mathematics and statistics. Each course will be followed by an examination, graded on a Pass/Fail basis. Students have to pass
both examinations in order to be allowed to continue studying in the program. Those who fail either of the two examinations
are entitled to one retake only. Failing both examinations or failing a retake examination will result in exclusion from the
program. Such students will not be allowed to continue in the Economics MA program and will have to leave CEU after the
results are announced. The Pre-Session is followed by two 12-week semesters and a two-month Spring Session. The first year
of the program focuses on the core courses in economics, such as macro- and microeconomics, and quantitative methods.
Some field courses are also offered. In the fall semester all courses are mandatory; over the winter and spring semesters,
students have mandatory and optional courses. Over the summer break students are encouraged to do data collection in their
countries for their Master's theses or for the applied econometrics project.
Students must take a minimum of 56 taught credits during the two years of the Master's program, including a minimum of 26
taught credits in the first year. Credits taken in the first year over and above the minimum 26 can be set against the 30 taught
credits which otherwise have to be taken in the second year.
• SECOND YEAR
Students offered direct second-year entry start with a four-week Pre-Session during which they have to attend the mandatory
courses in mathematics and statistics and successfully pass the examinations, as described above. The Pre-Session is followed
by two 12-week semesters and a two-and-a-half-month research break during which students work closely with research
supervisors to prepare their MA theses. The second year focuses on traditional advanced courses in core theory as well as on
more advanced field topics in economics. Students enrolled in the one-year program must take a minimum of 30 taught credits
in the second year plus 12 credits for their MA theses.
Research Opportunities
Research opportunities within the department are available to a limited number of students, especially through research activity
undertaken by faculty. Students are also encouraged to pursue independent research under close faculty supervision using the
resources available at CEU. The Student Advising Center and the Department of Economics collaborate in order to inform
students of research opportunities available at other academic institutions and regional research boards.
THE DOCTORAL PROGRAM
The need for well-trained economists has been steadily increasing in CEE/fSU and other emerging democracies over the last
decade. The aim of the PhD program in Economics is to prepare students for careers in teaching, research or government
service and to prepare researchers to participate actively in the analysis of the fundamental economic questions facing market
and transition economies. The program is designed to ensure that students acquire rigorous and state-of-the-art knowledge of
core areas of economic theory and research methodology and to offer research opportunities under the close supervision of
excellent international and local faculty. The PhD program is registered by the Board of Regents of the University of the State
of New York (US) for and on behalf of the New York State Education Department.
Research Opportunities
Research opportunities are available to PhD students. Apart from using the library and computer research resources within the
university, they can actively participate as authors and/or co-authors of papers presented in the Budapest Economics Seminar
Series or published in the Economics Department Working Papers Series.
During the period when they prepare their dissertations, PhD students are expected to work closely with their thesis supervisors
and to undertake research activities while in residence at CEU or in other universities and/or foreign research institutions. The
research period is intended to broaden the students' experience by stimulating interaction with leading academic researchers and
fellow students in other universities.
Entry Requirements for the Doctoral Program
The Department of Economics admits around ten students each year to the PhD program. Students seeking admission to the
PhD program offered by the Department of Economics must meet the general CEU admissions requirements for doctoral
programs (see Part V; General Admissions Requirements). In addition, applicants to the PhD program in Economics must
arrange to take the GRE individually and submit a score by January 6, 2003, together with the application materials. For
information on the Graduate Records Examination visit http://www.gre.org.
Successful applicants are expected to hold an MA in economics or in related fields (i.e., mathematics, statistics, etc.) or
equivalent degrees with a GPA of 3.3 or higher. In addition, candidates will be required to prove proficiency in mathematics,
familiarity with relevant economic theory and with research methodology. For qualified students who do not have an MA
degree there is an option to apply for admission into the second year of the Master's program and continue with the PhD
program after completion of the MA degree. A research interest in the region is preferred but not required. Applicants to the
PhD program should submit three letters of recommendation, relevant graduate and undergraduate transcripts, and a three-page
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research proposal. Applicants can be offered: a) admission to the first year of the PhD program; b) admission to the second year
of the Master's program with the option of entering the PhD program afterwards.
Important note: Application deadline for internal applicants (CEU students): February 14, 2003. Admission is for the fall
semester only. GRE scores should be sent to the CEU Admissions Office by the same date.
Doctoral Program Structure
The program consists of a coursework component (taught core and optional courses) and a period of research for completion of
the doctoral dissertation. The coursework component of the PhD program is made up of four terms. Overall, students should
take 36 credits from core and optional subjects with a minimum of 21 credits from the core subjects. Core subjects are offered
every academic year, while optional subjects may or may not be offered. At the end of the third term a comprehensive
examination encompassing macroeconomics, microeconomics and econometrics will be taken. The research period of a
candidate starts when all required coursework has been completed.
ALUMNI PROFILE
Upon completion of the Master's program, students will have developed analytical skills on a sufficiently high level to be able
to undertake doctoral studies or, by returning to their countries, to make genuine contributions in government, the private sector
or academia. At present, CEU alumni of the Economics Department with whom the university is in contact are studying and
employed in the following fields:
INSTITUTION TYPE:
%
Continuing Studies
Non-profit: Education & Research Institutions
Non-profit: International Organizations
Non-profit: Public Interest & Advocacy Groups
Private Sector: Business
Public Sector: Government
Public Sector: State-owned Business
Self-employed
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32
3
2
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SELECTED LIST OF COURSES (BASED ON 2002/2003)
MA Program
• Year 1
Applied Econometrics 1: Mark Harris, Mariana Kotzeva
Comparative Economic Systems: Peter Mihalyi
Comparative Macroeconomic Policy: Jacek Rostowski
Econometrics: Mark Harris
Economics of Inequality: Ivo Bicanic
English for Academic Purposes: LTC instructors
Health Economics: Peter Mihalyi
History of Economic Thought: Antoin Murphy
Industrial Organization: TBA, Adam Torok
International Economics: Peter Benczur
Labor Economics: John Earle, Almos Telegdy
Macroeconomic Theory 1: Attila Ratfai
Macroeconomic Theory 2: Attila Ratfai, Julius Horvath
Mathematical Methods for Economists: Andras Simonovits, Peter Medvegyev
Microeconomic Theory 1: Andrzej Baniak
Microeconomic Theory 2: TBA, John Earle
Money, Banking and Finance: Jacek Rostowski
• Year 2
Advanced Econometric Theory: Laszlo Matyas
Advanced International Finance: Steven Plaut
Advanced Macroeconomics 1: Michael Ben-Gad
Advanced Macroeconomics 2: Fabrizio Coricelli
Advanced Mathematics: Peter Medvegyev
Advanced Microeconomics 1: TBA
Advanced Microeconomics 2: TBA
Advanced Labor Economics: John Earle, Gerard Pfann
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Applied Econometrics 2: Gabor Korosi, Adam Reiff
Applied Macroeconomics: Attila Ratfai
Applied Microeconomics: Leif Danziger
Behavioral and Experimental Economics: Armin Falk
Comparative Macroeconomic Policy: Jacek Rostowski
Contract Theory and Property Rights: Ugo Pagano
Corporate Finance and Banking: Dusan Mramor
Economic Policy Alternatives in Transition: Lajos Bokros
Economics of European Integration: Roger Vickerman
Economics of Inequality: Ivo Bicanic
Economics of Regulation: Andrzej Baniak
English for Academic Purposes: LTC instructors
History of Economic Thought: Antoin Murphy
Industrial Organization: TBA, Adam Torok
Intermediate Econometrics: Laszlo Matyas, Gabor Korosi
International Economics: Peter Benczur
International Finance: Laszlo Halpern, Peter Benczur
Law and Economics: Antony Dnes
Modeling Financial Markets: Paul Kofman
Monetary Theory: Tommaso Monacelli
Pension Economics: Andras Simonovits
Public Economics and Finance: Peter Benczur
The Political Economy of Nationalism: Ugo Pagano
PhD Program
• Core Courses
Advanced Macroeconomics 1: Michael Ben-Gad
Advanced Macroeconomics 2: Fabrizio Coricelli
Advanced Microeconomics 1: TBA
Advanced Microeconomics 2: TBA
Advanced Econometric Theory: Laszlo Matyas
Advanced Time Series Analysis: Timo Terasvirta
Advanced Applied Econometrics: Chris Cornwell
• Optional Courses
Advanced Finance: Gyongyi Loranth
Advanced Labor Economics: John Earle, Gerard Pfann
Advanced Macroeconomic Theory and Policy: TBA
Advanced Time Series Analysis: Timo Terasvirta
Applied Macroeconomics: Attila Ratfai
Applied Microeconomics: Leif Danziger
Behavioral and Experimental Economics: Armin Falk
Contract Theory: Ugo Pagano
Economics of European Integration: Roger Vickerman
Modeling Financial Markets: Paul Kofman
Monetary Theory: Tommaso Monacelli
Numerical Methods for Dynamic Macroeconomics: Michal Kejak
Pension Economics: Andras Simonovits
Public Economics and Finance: Peter Benczur
Special Topics in Advanced Microeconomics: Patric Rey
Special Topics in Macroeconomics: TBA
Topics in Econometrics 1. Introduction to Bayesian Econometrics: W. Griffiths
Topics in Econometrics 2. Advanced Applied Econometrics 2: Michael McAleer
Topics in Economic Theory. Current Issues in Advanced Game Theory: Attila Ambrus
FACULTY (BASED ON 2002/2003)
Attila Ambrus, Visiting Assistant Professor (Harvard University, US); PhD Candidate, Princeton University, US
Andrzej Baniak, Assistant Professor; PhD, European University Institute, Italy
Peter Benczur, Assistant Professor (National Bank of Hungary/CEU); PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, US
Michael Ben-Gad, Visiting Assistant Professor (University of Haifa, Israel); PhD, University of Chicago, US
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Ivo Bicanic, Recurrent Visiting Professor (University of Zagreb, Croatia); PhD, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Lajos Bokros, Visiting Professor (World Bank); PhD, Budapest University of Economics, Hungary
Fabrizio Coricelli, Recurrent Visiting Professor (University of Siena, Italy);PhD, University of Pennsylvania, US;
Director of the PhD Program
Chris Cornwell, Visiting Professor (University of Georgia, US); PhD, Michigan State University, US
Leif Danziger, Professor (CEU/York University, Canada); PhD, Yale University, US
Antony Dnes, Visiting Professor (University of Hertfordshire, UK);PhD, University of Edinburgh, UK
John Earle, Associate Professor (Upjohn Institute for Employment Research, US/CEU); PhD, Stanford University,
US
Armin Falk, Visiting Assistant Professor (University of Zurich, Switzerland); PhD, University of Zurich, Switzerland
Max Gillman, Associate Professor; PhD, University of Chicago, US
Bill Griffiths, Visiting Professor (University of Melbourne, Australia); PhD, University of Illinois, US
Laszlo Halpern, Recurrent Visiting Professor (Institute of Economics, Hungarian Academy of Sciences); PhD, Hungarian
Academy of Sciences
Mark Harris, Visiting Assistant Professor (University of Melbourne, Australia); PhD, Monash University, Australia
Julius Horvath, Associate Professor (CEU/Academia Istropolitana Nova, Slovakia); PhD, Southern Illinois University, US
Michal Kejak, Visiting Assistant Professor (CERGE-EI Prague, Czech Republic); PhD, Czech Technical University, Czech
Republic
Paul Kofman, Visiting Professor (University of Melbourne, Australia); PhD, Erasmus University, Netherlands
Gabor Korosi, Recurrent Visiting Professor (Institute of Economics, Hungarian Academy of Sciences); PhD, Hungarian
Academy of Sciences
Mariana Kotzeva, Visiting Assistant Professor (University of World Economics, Bulgaria); PhD, University of World
Economics, Bulgaria
Gyongyi Loranth, Visiting Assistant Professor (London Business School, UK); Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona, Spain
Laszlo Matyas, University Professor, (CEU/Université Paris XII, France); PhD, Hungarian Academy of Sciences; Head of
Department
Michael McAleer, Visiting Professor (University of Western Australia, Australia); PhD, Queens University, Canada
Peter Medvegyev, Visiting Assistant Professor (Budapest University of Economics,Hungary); PhD, Hungarian Academy of
Sciences
Peter Mihalyi, Visiting Professor (University of Veszprem, Hungary); PhD, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Tommaso Monacelli, Visiting Assistant Professor (Boston College, US); PhD, New York University, US
Dusan Mramor, Visiting Associate Professor (University of Ljubljana, Slovenia); PhD, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
Antoin Murphy, Visiting Professor (Trinity College Dublin, Ireland); PhD, University College Dublin, Ireland
Ugo Pagano, Recurrent Visiting Professor (University of Siena, Italy); PhD, University of Cambridge, UK
Gerard Pfann, Visiting Professor (IZA Institute for the Study of Labor, Germany); PhD, University of Maastricht, Netherlands
Steven Plaut, Visiting Associate Professor (University of Haifa, Israel); PhD, Princeton University, US
Attila Ratfai, Assistant Professor; PhD, University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, US
Patric Rey, Visiting Professor (Université Toulouse I, France); PhD, Université Toulouse I, France
Jacek Rostowski, Professor; MSc, London School of Economics, UK
Andras Simonovits, Recurrent Visiting Professor (Institute of Economics, Hungarian Academy of Sciences); PhD, Hungarian
Academy of Sciences
Almos Telegdy, Visiting Faculty (CEU Labor Project); PhD candidate, Budapest University of Economics, Hungary
Timo Terasvirta, Visiting Professor (Stockholm School of Economics, Sweden); PhD, University of Helsinki, Finland
Adam Torok, Recurrent Visiting Associate Professor (University of Veszprem, Hungary); PhD, Hungarian Academy of
Sciences
Roger Vickerman, Visiting Professor (University of Kent at Canterbury, UK); PhD, University of Sussex, UK
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES AND POLICY
Nador u. 9, 1051 Budapest, Hungary
Tel: (36-1) 327-3021
Fax: (36-1) 327-3031
Email: envsci@ceu.hu
Website: http://www.ceu.hu/envsci
Ruben Mnatsakanian, Head of Department
Diana Urge-Vorsatz, PhD Program Director
Krisztina Szabados, Department Coordinator
Degrees offered:
Average length of study:
Graduation requirements:
Master of Science in Environmental Sciences and Policy (MS)
Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Sciences and Policy (PhD)
MS: 11 months; PhD: three years (full-time); six years (part-time)
MS: 30 course credits and thesis (10 credits)
PhD: 32 course credits; thesis and its defense
We would like to welcome prospective students who have decided to choose environmental protection as the field of their
professional interest.
With the passing of years alumni of our department have created a unique network of environmental professionals working in
the scientific, educational, governmental and non-governmental institutions of many countries. The intensive one-year Master's
Program in Environmental Sciences and Policy here at CEU has allowed them to work successfully in many relevant fields. The
quality of our student body has always been high and we look forward to maintaining its level in the future.
Ruben Mnatsakanian
THE MASTER’S PROGRAM
The Department of Environmental Sciences and Policy aims to create a network of collaborating scientists and
environmentally-trained professionals in Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. It is hoped that these
individuals will work together to solve environmental problems common to the region. The foundations for this network are
laid by the department's Master of Science (MS) program, which provides students with a combination of scientific,
technological, socio-scientific, legal and policy vocational training, preparing them for careers in a range of environmental
fields. The aim is to give students an understanding of all aspects of the environment, of how to develop sound and sustainable
policies, and of matters concerned with solving environmental problems.
The department emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach to solving environmental problems. In order to maintain a proper
cultural balance, leading environmental academics from the region, Western Europe and North America contribute to both
taught curricula and fieldwork.
The Environmental Sciences and Policy Master's program is registered by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of
New York (US) for and on behalf of the New York State Education Department. It is also validated by the University of
Manchester (UK).
Entry Requirements for the Master's Program
In addition to meeting the general CEU admissions requirements (see Part V; General Admissions Requirements), applicants to
the Department of Environmental Sciences and Policy must write a 250-word statement on their career goals and reasons for
applying to the program. Successful applicants must have at least a Bachelor's degree in degree subjects related to
environmental sciences and policy. Typically these include sciences, engineering, law, geography, economics and sociology.
Other first degrees such as journalism, history and computer science are also considered, although candidates holding these
must demonstrate a clear commitment to the subject, usually through work experience or other extracurricular activities.
Master's Program Structure
The MS program is divided into two parts, a taught element normally extending from September until March, and a research
element from April until the end of July. Due to the varied backgrounds of the students, the first aim of the taught portion is to
introduce all students to the basic principles required for a full understanding of the various subject areas. This is achieved in
the core course, in which attendance is mandatory. The subsequent semester of specialized study builds upon these skills by
focusing on issues of prime importance in Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union, and relating them to global
problems and solutions. This section of the taught part contains a mix of compulsory material and electives, and is organized
according to different study streams, emphasizing a multi- and interdisciplinary approach to topics including economic,
political as well as scientific and technological control.
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In the thesis research component of the course, students are given a wide choice of research project areas. Their chosen project
must be completed by late July and submitted as a dissertation.
SELECTED LIST OF MASTER’S COURSES (BASED ON 2002/2003)
Semester I
Pre-Session: Review of the Basics
1) Review of basic principles of environmental decision-making by participation in a "simulation" game.
2) Development of English rhetoric and argumentative writing skills. All non-native English-speaking students are required to
take courses designed to strengthen their English-language academic writing skills for use in the Master's program and beyond.
Core Course: Introduction to Basic Principles (7 credits)
All courses are compulsory.
Humans and the Biosphere: Edward Bellinger, Ruben Mnatsakanian
Human Communities & the Environment: Aleg Cherp
Introduction to Agroecology: Zoltan Szocs
Introduction to Economics: Aleg Cherp
Introduction to Energy: Diana Urge-Vorsatz
Introduction to Environmental Assessment and Management: Aleg Cherp
Introduction to Environmental Law: Alexios Antypas
Introduction to Environmental Policy: Alexios Antypas
Introduction to Environmental Research Methods: Edward Bellinger
Introduction to Environmental Risk: Diana Urge-Vorsatz
Introduction to Environmental Thought: Alan Watt
Introduction to Sustainable Development: Aleg Cherp
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS): Ruben Mnatsakanian
The Non-Human Biosphere: Edward Bellinger, Ruben Mnatsakanian
Environmental Systems Theory & Using the Web for Research: John Corliss, Viktor Lagutov
Semester II
Stream Study (23 credits)
In Semester II students are required to complete the mandatory stream (3 credits) and then choose any of the remaining streams
offered for a minimum of 20 additional credits. All streams will involve assignments and tutorials, and will conclude with
examinations. Students may attend any remaining units they are not registered for, but will not be examined or receive credit.
Students should choose which streams to register for before the last week of the core course.
Mandatory Section
Statistics and quantitative data analysis; social science research methods; research and writing techniques; environmental
monitoring. (3 credits)
Elective Section
Water Resources: the world's freshwater resources; surface and groundwater; groundwater management, water management and
rehabilitation of lakes and rivers, drinking water and its treatment; wastewater treatment; water policy, regulation and
standards; trans-boundary problems. Introduction to marine systems; problems of enclosed seas. (3 or 4 credits; the section
underlined is optional in this theme, and if it is left out, only 3 credits are awarded.)
Atmospheric Pollution and Climate Change: atmospheric pollutants and their general effects; the ozone hole; acid rain;
greenhouse effect; the effects of these on ecosystems and human activities; regulation and control of air pollution; crossreference to international conventions; trans-boundary and global problems; policy and economic issues. (3 credits)
Food and Agriculture: world food requirements; food security; food availability; food production and agricultural systems;
fisheries; sustainable food production/exploitation; land degradation; forestry; policies and trade in food. (3 credits)
Challenges for Climate Policy in the 21st Century: energy supply and demand trends; sources of energy; energy production;
economics and efficiency; environmental effects (cross-reference to other themes); renewable energy sources; general energy
policy issues; issues of nuclear vs. non-nuclear policy, national and international; international climate change policy. (4
credits)
Human Communities and the Environment: population trends and dynamics; migration and movement; environmental health
and NEHAPs; social impact assessment. Occupational health. (2 or 3 credits; the section underlined is optional in this theme,
and if it is left out, only 2 credits are awarded.)
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Urban Sustainability: cities and their growth; urban planning; transport and transport policy; municipal solid-waste
management; local agenda 21 and greening of cities. (3 credits)
Environmental Assessment and Management: environmental assessment (including practicals); eco-efficiency, audit and
management. Social and health impact assessment. (3 or 4 credits; the section underlined is optional in this theme, and if it is
left out, only 3 credits are awarded.)
Industrial Waste and Pollution Control: environmental impact of production; pollution mitigation and waste minimization;
hazardous waste management; eco-efficiency, management and audit; environmental management; occupational health;
regulatory mechanisms (PPP, BATNEC etc.); environmental risk. (4 credits)
Biodiversity and Conservation: conservation; biodiversity; national park management; international conventions; philosophy of
conservation. (2 credits)
Environmental Policy and Regulation: international environmental policy; EU environmental policy; international
environmental law; environment and democracy; environment and trade; environmental security; environment and civil society.
(4 credits)
GIS and Advanced Modeling: Geographical Information Systems (GIS); introduction to environmental modeling, geographical
information systems and environmental modeling. (3 credits)
Environment: East-West: Comparative environmental politics and policy; environmental policy in CEE and the fSU;
environmental policy in Western Europe; environmental policy in the United States; environmental policy in CEE and the fSU
in international perspective; industrialization of nature. (3 credits)
Spring Session
Research Project (10 credits)
The research project is discussed and organized with students during Semester II. Once the topic has been decided upon, each
student is required to write a report consisting of a preliminary literature review, project goals and a schedule to be handed in
and approved by the end of Semester II. Students are expected to work full-time on their projects from April until the end of
July. Regular contact with CEU supervisors throughout is essential, and students are required to submit progress reports over
the summer. Unbound copies of the thesis must be submitted to the department by the specified submission date.
THE DOCTORAL PROGRAM
The department's PhD program (commencing in academic year 2002/2003) will offer new opportunities for environmental
research in the region. The program, run in collaboration with the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (HAS), offers students a
combination of the interdisciplinary strengths of the Environmental Sciences and Policy Department and HAS's scientific
expertise and research facilities.
Registration of the program by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York (US) for and on behalf of the
New York State Education Department is currently in progress.
Entry Requirements for the Doctoral Program
In addition to meeting the general CEU admissions requirements for doctoral programs (see Part V; General Admissions
Requirements), applicants should submit the following: a statement of purpose of not more than 500 words, describing the
applicant's intellectual history and his/her purpose in applying to the department's PhD program as it relates to career goals or
other future plans. A detailed research proposal of not more than 2000 words, including all key components of the proposed
research at CEU, must also be submitted. Including a copy of a published journal article, book chapter or other publication by
the applicant is optional.
The department's primary criteria when assessing candidates are: intellectual excellence; a high degree of academic
achievement and potential; capacity to carry out interdisciplinary research at the doctoral level; compatibility between proposed
research and career plans; and contribution to the diversity of academic and other backgrounds of the department's students.
Applications from candidates with research interests in all areas of environmental sciences and policy are welcomed.
Doctoral Program Structure
In the first part of their studies, students must gain a total of 32 credits, awarded on the following basis:
Mandatory taught courses (research methods; policy analysis; academic writing): 6 credits
Elective taught courses (at least one of which must be a science course based at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences):
10 credits
Teaching practicum: 2 credits
Research methods practicum: 4 credits
Research proposal and initial research: 10 credits
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Students who have satisfactorily completed this part of the program must pass a comprehensive examination and successfully
defend their thesis prospectus. At this point they become doctoral candidates, and from then on their task is to work in
consultation with their supervisors on their doctoral research and dissertation.
Full-time students will normally complete the first part of the program and take their comprehensive examination in the first
year; part-time students are expected to complete this part of the course within two years. The dissertation research period is
usually about two years for full-time students, while part-time students are allowed a maximum of six years from their initial
enrollment in the program (i.e., a research period of up to four years).
ALUMNI PROFILE
Graduates of the Department of Environmental Sciences and Policy leave CEU with a solid understanding of the social,
political and technical problems faced by Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union in this field, as well as a
good knowledge of how government policy and social attitudes can affect these issues. In the past, alumni have found or
returned to jobs in local and national government, international environmental organizations, consultancies, private sector
companies, NGOs and academia. Many have responsible positions as advisors on environmental policy and the environmental
implications of company and state activities, thus assisting in a variety of environmental planning, regulation and management
activities. Alumni are currently employed in the fields of forestry, education, government, geology, health, industry,
conservation and journalism.
At present, CEU alumni of the Environmental Sciences and Policy Department with whom the university is in contact are
studying and employed in the following fields:
INSTITUTION TYPE
%
Continuing Studies
Non-profit: Education & Research Institutions
Non-profit: International Organizations
Non-profit: Public Interest & Advocacy Groups
Private Sector: Business
Public Sector: Government
Public Sector: State-owned Business
Self-employed
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FACULTY (BASED ON 2002/2003)
Paul Aplin, Visiting Faculty (Nottingham University, UK); PhD, University of Southampton, UK
Alexios Antypas, Assistant Professor; PhD, University of Washington, US
Edward Bellinger, Professor; PhD, London University, UK; FRSA, FIWEM
Aleg Cherp, Assistant Professor; PhD, University of Manchester, UK
Emer Colleran, Visiting Faculty (University College Galway, Ireland); PhD, National University of Ireland
Dan Cogalniceanu, Visiting Faculty (University of Bucharest, Romania); PhD, University of Bucharest, Romania
John Corliss, Visiting Faculty (George Mason University, US); PhD, University of California, US
Ferenc Csillag, Visiting Faculty (University of Toronto, Canada); PhD, Eotvos Lorand University, Hungary
Galina Goussarova, Visiting Faculty (St. Petersburg University, Russia); PhD, St. Petersburg State University, Russia
Zoltan Illes, Associate Professor; PhD, Budapest Technical University, Hungary
Charles Levenstein, Visiting Faculty (Univesity of Massachusetts at Lowell, US); PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
US
Sergey Mikhalovsky, Visiting Faculty (University of Brighton, UK); PhD, Ukrainian Academy of Sciences
Ruben Mnatsakanian, Associate Professor; PhD, Moscow State University, Russia; Head of Department
Irina Molodikova, Visiting Faculty (Moscow State University, Russia); PhD, Moscow State University, Russia
Jiri Musil, Recurrent Visiting Professor (Charles University, Czech Republic); PhD, Charles University, Czech Republic; CEU
University Professor
Andreas Pastowski, Visiting Professor (Wuppertal Institute, Germany); PhD, Ruhr University, Germany
Stephen Stec, Visiting Faculty (University of Leiden, Netherlands); PhD, University of Maryland, US
Hadrian P. Stirling, Visiting Faculty (Glasgow University, UK); PhD, University of Southampton, UK
Zoltan Szocs, Associate Professor; PhD, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Ferenc Toth, Visiting Faculty (International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis); PhD, Budapest University of Economic
Sciences, Hungary; PhD, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Laszlo Ujfaludi, Visiting Faculty (Eszterhazy Karoly College, Hungary); PhD, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Diana Urge-Vorsatz, Associate Professor; PhD, University of California, Berkeley, US
Bert de Vries, Visiting Faculty (RIVM—Dutch National Institute for Environment and Public Health); PhD, University of
Groningen, The Netherlands
Alan Watt, Assistant Professor; PhD, University of Warwick, UK
Manfred Wirth, Visiting Faculty (Sustainable Business Consulting/DOW); PhD, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
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GENDER STUDIES
Nador u. 11, 1051 Budapest, Hungary
Tel: (36-1) 327-3034
Fax: (36-1) 327-3296
Email: gender@ceu.hu
Website: http://www.ceu.hu/gend/gendir.html
Susan Zimmermann, Head of Department
Linda Fisher, Acting Head (Academic Year 2002/2003)
Maria Szecsenyi, Departmental Coordinator
Degrees offered:
Average Length of study:
Graduation requirements:
Master of Arts in Gender Studies (MA)
PhD in Comparative Gender Studies (PhD)
PhD specialization in Gender Studies available under the PhD in Comparative
History of Central, Southeastern and Eastern Europe
MA: ten months; PhD: three years
MA: 32 course credits; thesis writing/research colloquium (4 credits);
Master's thesis and its defense (4 credits)
PhD: total of 58 credits, including credits for coursework, consultation, research,
tutorial, dissertation writing, teaching assistance and the PhD research seminar
Why study gender?
To examine and question pervasive assumptions about women and men, male and female, and their interrelations, that lie at the
heart of society and culture.
To analyze the discrepancy between the value of being born equal and persistent patterns of dominance related to gender, class,
race, religion, sexual orientation, and ethnic, national or regional origin.
To develop ways of learning, teaching and living that enable an adequate representation of the interests and aspirations of all
people.
Susan Zimmermann
THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Gender Studies offers degree programs in Gender Studies at the MA and PhD levels and serves as an
organizational base for non-degree studies in various forms, as well as for other activities in the field.
The department seeks to attract students and young scholars from a wide range of disciplines in humanities and social sciences.
Applicants should have a genuine interest in developing their knowledge and scholarly perspectives beyond the individual
disciplines they have studied at the undergraduate (or Master's) level. The specific profile of the department is its focus on
integrative and comparative approaches in gender studies. The program promotes a variety of interrelated scholarly interests
such as: global perspectives, allowing for the accounting of the interrelation between transnational and local developments and
the dynamics of creating and contesting global hierarchies; insight into the particular and the general in developments related to
gender in different regions in the world; the complex relationships between symbolic and social order, culture and society; the
entanglement of gender with other categories of analysis and interpretation; and the critique of dominant patterns of the
construction of knowledge.
With an important, but not exclusive, focus on Central and Eastern Europe, both the Master's and PhD programs seek to
contribute to the development of socially relevant knowledge based on these types of approaches. For further information
consult the Statement of Purpose for the Department of Gender Studies, available on the departmental website at
http://www.ceu.hu.
THE MASTER’S PROGRAM
The Master's program in Gender Studies offers a basic and comprehensive graduate education in gender studies with a focus on
interdisciplinarity. It aims at the development of integrative perspectives on gender as an important element constituting social
and symbolic order at the local and the global levels. These missions are pursued through a variety of teaching and learning
strategies such as: introducing basic approaches and scholarly findings in gender studies across disciplines; combining
coursework with foci on the social order, the symbolic order, and theory; supporting and stimulating students in their critical
and autonomous thinking. Students in the MA degree program are required to develop their scholarly perspectives substantially
beyond their immediate fields of interest. After having completed the program, students should have substantially developed
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their capacities for independent and critical thinking in terms of multi-focal education and an interest in problem-oriented
approaches.
Students are required to complete 40 credit hours (32 course credits, 4 research colloquium credits and 4 thesis-writing credits).
The two mandatory courses among these cover the general themes of Introduction into the Epistemologies of Gender Studies
and History and Theory of Women's Movements and Feminism. MA students write a research thesis under the guidance of a
faculty member who serves as a supervisor. The thesis defense takes place at the end of the Spring Session as an oral
examination.
The Master of Arts degree in Gender Studies is registered by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York
(US) for and on behalf of the New York State Education Department.
Entry Requirements for the Master's Program
In addition to meeting the general CEU admissions requirements (see Part V; General Admissions Requirements), applicants
must attach a 500-word typewritten essay of the relevance in their academic/professional background to further studies at CEU
and their future career goals.
THE DOCTORAL PROGRAM
The particular features of the Gender Studies doctoral program are the foci on integrative perspectives and on comparison in
gender studies, both strengthening and supporting each other. The guiding belief is to intertwine inquiry into gender as a
problem formerly marginalized in academy with inquiry into diversified patterns of social and cultural change (namely in
Central Eastern Europe) as a problem marginalized in most of academy internationally. In seeking to understand the complexity
of gender, and in combining the critique of androcentrism with a critique of Eurocentric perspectives and epistemologies,
society and culture, particularly (but not exclusively) in Central and Eastern Europe is understood as a product of the often
unequal and hierarchical entangling, intertwining, and transfer between global, regional and local developments. The PhD
degree program in this manner seeks to contribute to overcoming the tendency to study gender in a seemingly ahistorical, and
fragmented manner, with insufficient grounding in analyses of institutions, social processes and the material conditions of life.
The registration of the PhD degree in Comparative Gender Studies by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of
New York (US) for and on behalf of the New York State Education Department is in progress.
Entry Requirements for the Doctoral Program
In addition to meeting the general CEU admissions requirements (see Part V; General Admissions Requirements), applicants
must submit three (instead of two) confidential letters of recommendation, and a three-page research proposal. A research
interest with a comparative and/or integrative background or perspective is preferred. In order to be eligible for admission into
the doctoral program, applicants must hold an undergraduate (BA) or a graduate (MA) degree in a subject other than gender
studies.
PhD specialization in Gender Studies under the PhD Program in Comparative History: see History Department
Doctoral Program Structure
The first year of studies in the PhD program is dedicated to coursework, tutorials and preparation for the comprehensive
examination to be held at the end of the first year. Coursework includes the mandatory classes concerning the general themes of
Comparative Gender Studies and Research Methods and Approaches in Gender Studies. Having passed the examination,
students are admitted to doctoral candidacy. The second year is dedicated to research at home or in the field. Additional study
abroad at universities with a high international reputation is institutionally supported. The concluding year of studies is
dedicated to thesis writing, a research seminar and some teaching duties. In order to receive their degrees, students have to
complete 58 credits and defend their PhD dissertations.
PhD specialization in Gender Studies under the PhD in Comparative History:
For a general description see the History Department. Mandatory classes must be taken in the History Department, elective
classes are to be chosen mainly from the PhD curriculum of the Department of Gender Studies and relevant course offerings
from History and other departments.
Doctoral Specialization in Gender Studies
The doctoral specialization is open to enrolled CEU doctoral students who wish to concentrate in gender studies. The
specialization requires 24 credits of gender studies coursework, including a directed seminar, and a final project.
Doctoral Support Program for non-CEU Students
The Doctoral Support Program (DSP) is available to graduate students registered in an accredited doctoral program at another
institution of higher education. Advanced doctoral students are particularly suitable applicants for this program. Before leaving
CEU, DSP students are required to write a three- to five-page progress report.
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Entry Requirements for the DSP Program
Candidates should also submit: 1) a three- to five-page description of their doctoral thesis including research questions, theory
and methodology, and the current status of their project; 2) a one- to two-page proposal of research to be carried out at CEU; 3)
a letter of support from their supervisor.
Additional Courses and Activities
In conjunction with the Open Society Institute (OSI), in particular with OSI's Higher Education Support Program (HESP), the
Department of Gender Studies supports a variety of activities such as the Regional Seminar in Gender and Culture (RSGC), the
Summer University (SUN) course in Gender Studies, and numerous Curriculum Resource Center visits. The department
cooperates with other women's studies centers, programs and associations, and participates on various levels to ensure lively
scholarly debate and exchange in and on gender studies with a focus on Central and Eastern Europe in a global perspective.
ALUMNI PROFILE
At present, CEU alumni of the Department of Gender Studies (Master's program only) with whom the university is in contact
are studying and employed in the following fields:
INSTITUTION TYPE
%
Continuing Studies
Non-profit: Education & Research Institutions
Non-profit: International Organizations
Non-profit: Public Interest & Advocacy Groups
Private Sector: Business
Public Sector: Government
Public Sector: State-owned Business
Self-employed
50
30
3
6
8
1
1
1
SELECTED LIST OF COURSES (BASED ON 2002/2003)
Semester I
MA Courses
Academic Writing: Peter Carrier
Women's Movements Worldwide. Debates, (Power) Differences, and Developments in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries:
Francisca de Haan and visiting lecturers
Gender Construction of State Socialisms: Maria Adamik
Gender and Politics in Central and Eastern Europe: Milica Antic and Vlasta Jalusic
Gender, Body, and Culture: Susan Bandy
The Sex/Gender Intersection: Erzsebet Barat
Gender and Migration: Francisca de Haan
Reproduction, Self, and State: Judit Sandor
Universalism Ungendered. Enlightenment Political Philosophy: Gaspar Miklos Tamas
Contemporary Literary Theory and its Feminisms: Sophia Howlett
Women in Lately Modernized Societies. An Anthropological Approach to Eastern and Central Europe: Peter Krasztev
The Body/Mind Disabled. The Cultural Trauma of Disability from a Gendered and Racial Perspective: Darja Zavirsek
Qualitative Research Methods: Darja Zavirsek
PhD Courses
Thinking Comparatively: Judit Bodnar and visiting lecturers
Gender, Difference, and Diversity (Subject Field: Theoretical Perspectives and Issues in Gender Studies): Linda Fisher
Semester II
MA Courses
Academic Writing: Peter Carrier
Introduction to Feminist Epistemologies: Mona Singer
Occidentalism and Gendering Modernity: Meltem Ahiska
Gender and Nationalism: Meltem Ahiska
Theoretical Issues and Perspectives in Gender Theory and Feminist Thought: Linda Fisher
Gender at Work: Eva Fodor
Orientalisms and Feminism: Francisca de Haan
Teaching Gender. Approaches, Methods and Experience: Juliane Jacobi
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"Money Makes the World Go Round". Philosophy of Money and Gender Differences: Birge Krondorfer
Reading Popular Culture: Jasmina Lukic
Theory of Violence and Women's Human Rights: Zorica Mrsevic
Contemporary Interpretation of Privacy: Judit Sandor
Grammars of Modernity. Narratives in Colonial and Metropolitan Literatures: Kumkum Sangari
Merely Multicultural? Diversity in Local and Global Contexts: Kumkum Sangari
PhD Courses
Feminist Alternatives in Research Methodology: Eva Fodor and visiting lecturers
PhD Preparation Seminar: Francisca de Haan
History, Literature, and Narrativity (Subject Field: Gender, (Con)Text, and Power): Francisca de Haan, Jasmina Lukic
Doing Gender in Public (Subject Field: Gender and Society): Eva Fodor
Spring Session
MA Program
Thesis Writing/Research Colloquium in Gender Studies
PhD Program
PhD Preparation Seminar: Francisca de Haan
FACULTY (based on 2002/2003)
Maria Adamik, Visiting Assistant Professor (CEU/Eotvos Lorand University, Hungary); PhD, Budapest University of
Economic Sciences, Hungary
Meltem Ahiska, Visiting Faculty (Bogazici University of Istanbul, Turkey); PhD, Goldsmiths College, University of London,
UK
Milica Antic, Visiting Faculty (University of Ljubljana, Slovenia); PhD, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
Susan Bandy, Visiting Faculty (Semmelweis University, Hungary); PhD, Arizona State University, US
Erzsebet Barat, Visiting Assistant Professor (CEU/University of Szeged, Hungary); PhD, Lancaster University, UK
Judit Bodnar, Visiting Assistant Professor (Rutgers University, US); PhD, John Hopkins University, US
Peter Carrier, Academic Writing Instructor; PhD, Freie Universitat Berlin, Germany
Linda Fisher, Assistant Professor; PhD, Pennsylvania State University, US; Acting Head of Department (Academic Year
2002/2003)
Eva Fodor, Assistant Professor; PhD, University of California, Los Angeles, US
Francisca de Haan, Associate Professor; PhD, Erasmus University, Netherlands
Sophia Howlett, Dean of Special and Extension Programs; PhD, University of York, UK
Juliane Jacobi, Visiting Faculty (University of Potsdam, Germany); PhD, University of Bielefeld, Germany
Vlasta Jalusic, Visiting Faculty (Peace Institute, Ljubljana); PhD, University of Vienna, Austria
Birge Krondorfer, Visiting Faculty; PhD, University of Klagenfurt, Austria
Peter Krasztev, Visiting Faculty (Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Institute for Literary Studies); PhD, Hungarian Academy of
Sciences
Jasmina Lukic, Visiting Associate Professor; PhD, University of Belgrade, Yugoslavia
Zorica Mrsevic, Visiting Faculty (Institute of Social Science Research, Yugoslavia);PhD, University of Belgrade, Yugoslavia
Judit Sandor, Associate Professor; PhD, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Kumkum Sangari, Visiting Faculty (Delhi University, India); PhD, University of Leeds, UK Mona Singer, Visiting Faculty
(University of Vienna, Austria); PhD, University of Vienna, Austria
Gaspar Miklos Tamas, Visiting Faculty (Institute of Philosophy, Hungarian Academy of Sciences); PhD, Hungarian Academy
of Sciences
Darja Zavirsek, Visiting Faculty (University of Ljubljana, Slovenia); PhD, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
Susan Zimmermann, Professor; Dr. habil., University of Linz, Austria; Dr. habil. Eotvos Lorand University, Hungary; Head of
Department
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HISTORY
Nador u. 11, 1051 Budapest, Hungary
Tel: (36-1) 327-3022
Fax: (36-1) 327-3191
Email: history@ceu.hu
Website: http://www.ceu.hu/hist/histdir.html
Laszlo Kontler, Head of Department
Jacek Kochanowicz, Director of Doctoral Studies
Marsha Siefert, Head Tutor
Olga Kudriashova, Department Coordinator
Zsuzsanna Macht, Doctoral Studies Coordinator
Degrees offered:
Master of Arts in Central European History (MA)
Doctor of Philosophy in Comparative History of Central,
Southeastern and Eastern Europe (PhD)
Average Length of study:
Graduation requirements:
MA: ten months; PhD: three years
MA: 32 course credits; Master's thesis (4 credits)
and its defense (4 credits)
PhD: total of 56 credits, including credits for coursework, consultation, research, tutorial,
dissertation writing,
teaching assistance, and the PhD research seminar
2001/2002 has been the tenth academic year of graduate instruction in history at CEU. As each of its predecessors, this year has
been special. Some old hopes and plans came true, others remained unfulfilled, while new ones have been conceived. History
never ends.
We have proceeded towards the realization of our ideas—to operate as a laboratory for methodological transfer, as a bridge
between the humanities and the social sciences in creating relevant knowledge—mainly by increasing the diversity of the ways
in which the human experience within and beyond the region is grasped in our curriculum. New topics were introduced by
visiting faculty, and courses in a new format took place in collaboration with other CEU units like Medieval Studies and the
Open Society Archives.
Our faculty seminar, first launched and quickly aborted in 1998 but made regular since the fall of 2000, has become what it was
intended to be: the monthly reports by a faculty member about his/her current research and the ensuing discussions have been
found a source of inspiration for speakers and listeners alike.
International events hosted by the department included an interdisciplinary workshop to reassess the relevance of the tradition
of the humanities at the fin-de-millénnaire, to reflect on the problem of the decreasing awareness of the contribution of this
tradition among the general public, and on the resulting tasks for the scholars of these disciplines. Our doctoral students
continued their initiatives in creating a network of intercultural dialogue that comes to life in exciting scholarly gatherings and
volumes, published and planned, with a workshop on the role of methodological transfer in generating new research.
"Methodological transfer", the ongoing adaptation of innovative efforts in historical studies, manifests itself not only in new
courses but also new faces. In 2003 there will be at least one new appointment, which will help us to put the history of science
on the horizon of cultural history. But in order to have a good department, perhaps more than brilliant and dedicated teachers,
one also needs a steady supply of gifted students. The past gives ground for optimism. I am confident that the future will be no
less exciting and distinguished.
Laszlo Kontler
THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of History offers integrated graduate training at two levels. Whereas the Master's program and doctoral studies
are perceived as a continuum, with the MA constituting a preparation for the PhD (at CEU or elsewhere), both may be pursued
as programs in their own right. Focusing on the regions of Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe, a solid training in history
—embedded in the context of the neighboring social science and humanities disciplines—is meant to prepare young
intellectuals for a variety of academic and other careers in which they can assert a high level of public awareness and an ability
to bridge the gap between the local and the global.
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THE MASTER’S PROGRAM
The Department of History offers a one-year Master of Arts degree in Central European History, registered by the Board of
Regents of the University of the State of New York (US) for and on behalf of the New York State Education Department. The
program explores comparative themes in the history of Central, Southeastern and Eastern Europe within a wider European
context. While it is loosely arranged into "early-modern" (1500-1789), "modern" (1789-1914) and "contemporary" (post 1914)
streams, there is an increasing endeavor to transgress chronological boundaries, as well as to range freely between subdisciplines. A special emphasis is placed on topics highlighting the interplay of indigenous experience and external influence,
which supply the historical individuality of the regions of the European landmass east of the Rhine. Such themes include
patterns of social development, cultural history and everyday life from the Reformation through the Enlightenment to
modernity; problems of modernization, backwardness and unequal development; modern ideologies, nationhood and the nation
state; varieties of authoritarianism such as fascism and communism and their historical reflection, etc.
In order to foster a critical spirit of inquiry and high standards of verification, the agenda is supplemented by a solid training in
methodology, especially the epistemological issues related to the study of history and historiography. The department is
dedicated to combining academic excellence with social relevance, and pursues the above objectives while promoting ideas of a
tolerant and pluralistic social and political order free from religious, ethnic, gender and class biases. Toward these ends, the
Department of History has assembled an international teaching staff representing a wide variety of orientations in contemporary
historical scholarship (Sozialgeschichte, histoire des mentalite, intellectual history, postmodernism, etc.). For more information
on faculty profiles, course descriptions and recent MA thesis topics, see the department's web page at
http://www.ceu.hu/hist/histdir.html
History MA students may opt for pursuing a Specialization in Jewish Studies, which the History Department runs in
collaboration with the Nationalism Studies Program. For more details, see the information on the Nationalism Studies Program.
Entry Requirements for the Master's Program
In addition to meeting the general CEU admissions requirements (see Part V; General Admissions Requirements), applicants to
the Department of History must provide a 500-word outline of their proposed research topic for the MA thesis, which will be
weighted heavily in the admissions decision. Applicants should indicate a preferred stream of interest (early modern, modern or
contemporary) and, if known, which courses or professors they see as especially relevant to their interests.
Master's Program Structure
Departmental offerings are divided into a Pre-Session, two semesters and a Spring Session. The Pre-Session is designed to
consolidate students' language skills and to introduce them to resources both within CEU and in Budapest. Semester I and
Semester II consist of intensive coursework and lay the groundwork for the Master's thesis. The Spring Session is largely
research-oriented: students consult with their thesis supervisors and write their theses. Throughout the course of the year, a
variety of workshops, seminars and lectures are given by visiting professors.
THE DOCTORAL PROGRAM
The Department of History offers a three-year doctoral program, registered by the Board of Regents of the University of the
State of New York (US) for and on behalf of the New York State Education Department, in the Comparative History of
Central, Southeastern and Eastern Europe within a wider European context. PhD research at the CEU Department of History
should be innovative insofar as the topic is concerned, and also at theoretical and methodological levels. The department
especially welcomes students with PhD projects that contribute to:
- the integration of the study of different layers of historical processes (social, cultural, economic, political)
- the integration of history and theory (conscious reflection of the basic approaches of research)
- comparative approaches in historiography (Central, Southeastern and Eastern Europe being not "different" and
"incomparable," on the one hand, or a "belated copy" of developments elsewhere, on the other)
Students are encouraged to extend their PhD studies by applying for CEU Doctoral Research Support, which funds study
abroad for up to six months. The department supports this additional study abroad in the form of exchange agreements with
other universities and through supporting students applying for external scholarships in European and American universities for
non-degree study. Students from the Department of History have been awarded competitive grants from outstanding
institutions, such as the universities of Oxford, Cambridge, Edinburgh, Columbia, Maryland, Michigan and Toronto.
The first year of the program concentrates on coursework and preparation for the comprehensive examination, which focuses
on major topics in the comparative history of two of the three regions mentioned above. The second year is devoted to research
in relevant archives and libraries. The third year is spent mainly in residence at CEU participating in the PhD research seminar,
writing the thesis, and fulfilling teaching assistantship duties.
History PhD Specializations: Gender Studies, Nationalism
Individuals seeking admission to the doctoral program may also opt to pursue a specialization in Gender Studies or in
Nationalism Studies. Students pursuing these options enroll directly into the Department of Gender Studies or the Nationalism
Studies Program during year one, and enter the History PhD program for years two and three. Candidates for the PhD program
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with a specialization in Gender Studies or in Nationalism Studies should follow the general admissions requirements for the
doctoral program. For each specialization a joint committee reviews applications.
Entry Requirements for the Doctoral Program
In addition to meeting the general CEU admissions requirements (see Part V; General Admissions Requirements), applicants to
the PhD program should submit letters of recommendation from three professors familiar with their post-graduate work and a
three-page research proposal. Applications are welcome from candidates with an MA or the equivalent.
SELECTED LIST OF COURSES (BASED ON 2002/2003)
• Semester I
MA courses
Comparative Urban Change: Judit Bodnar
Cultural History of the Visual Arts Part 1: Art and Politics from the Age of the Enlightenment to Early Modernism: Ilona
Sarmany-Parsons
Academic Writing for Historians: Steven Green and Language Teaching Center Staff
Historiography: Alfred J. Rieber and visiting lecturers
Introduction to Historical Computing: Exercises on the Socio-Cultural Impact on Religion (SPSS): Victor Karady, and Steven
Green
Model of Coexistence: The Habsburg Monarchy (1848-1918): Andras Gero
Sociability and Political Society: Topics in Early Modern Intellectual History: Laszlo Kontler
Social Change under Communism: Jacek Kochanowicz
Social History of Central European Jewry:Victor Karady
Social History of the Habsburg Empire: Istvan Gyorgy Toth
Sociology and Historiography;The Relationship between Two Approaches to Study the Change in Human Societies: Jiri Musil
The Story of the European Family 1500-1900: Katalin Peter
Southeastern Europe on the Road to Development: Social and Cultural Aspects: Roumen Daskalov
Issues in the Cultural History of Eastern Europe: Roumen Daskalov
PhD courses
Eastern Europe in the Modern Era: Backwardness, Dependency, Pursuit of the West? (PhD Seminar): Jacek Kochanowicz
Old Sources and New Methods in Early Modern Social History: Istvan Gyorgy Toth
Studies in Comparative History: Jiri Musil and Alfred J. Rieber
• Semester II
MA courses
Everyday Life in Socialism: Hungary–A Case Study: Andras Gero
From Beer Consumption to Perception of Time: New Ways in History of Everyday Life and Mentality (1500-1850): Istvan
Gyorgy Toth
Imperial Order: Social and Ethnic Dimensions of the Russian/Soviet Case: Alexei Miller
Legitimization of Communist Regimes: Jacek Kochanowicz
Modernism and Modernity in European Art: Ilona Sarmany-Parsons
Nationalism and its Rivals. Competing Visions of Society, Nation and Politics in East-Central Europe 1780-1914:Maciej
Janowski
Planning and Developing a Thesis: Steven Green
Social History of Elite Schooling: Victor Karady
Theories and Methods in Historical Studies: A Systematic Introduction: Sorin Antohi
Traditional Societies, Sacred Communities and Challenges of Modernization: Eastern Europe, 1848-1948: Yaroslav Hrytsak
Transnational Organizations in Europe: 1840s-1940s: Gisela Bock
PhD Courses
Empires, Regions and Nation-Building in Eastern and East-Central Europe: Alexei Miller, Maciej Janowski and Yaroslav
Hrytsak
Enlightenment Crossroads: Laszlo Kontler
Recent Theoretical Debates in Historical Studies: Sorin Antohi
Topics in East-European Economic and Social History: Jacek Kochanowicz
Cultures in Early Modern Europe: Katalin Peter
PhD Nationalism Specialization Courses
Interpretations of Modern Anti-Semitism: TBA
Nationalism and Political Judgement: TBA
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Political Philosophy and Nationalism: Recognition and Resentment: TBA
Topics and Research Methodologies in the Study of Nationalism: TBA
PhD Gender Studies Specialization Courses
Paths to Citizenship: Europe from the 18th to 20th Centuries: TBA
ALUMNI PROFILE
Upon completion of the Master's program, graduates will have solid experience with research methodology, academic writing
and historical interpretation. Graduates will be well-qualified to pursue a wide range of further study or career options,
including the History PhD program at CEU, advanced studies at their home universities, specialized research projects,
journalism or government service.
At present, CEU alumni of the History Department with whom the university is in contact are studying and employed in the
following fields:
INSTITUTION TYPE:
Continuing Studies
Non-profit: Education & Research Institutions
Non-profit: International Organizations
Non-profit: Public Interest & Advocacy Groups
Private Sector: Business
Public Sector: Government
Public Sector: State-owned Business
Self-employed
%
38
36
1
5
12
4
2
2
FACULTY (based on 2002/2003)
Sorin Antohi, Professor; PhD, Iasi University, Romania
Judit Bodnar, Visiting Assistant Professor (Rutgers University, US); PhD, Johns Hopkins University, US
Roumen Daskalov, Recurrent Visiting Associate Professor (Sofia University, Bulgaria); PhD, Sofia University, Bulgaria
Andras Gero, Professor; PhD, Eotvos Lorand University, Hungary
Steven Green, Academic Writing Instructor; PhD, Michigan State University, US
Yaroslav Hrytsak, Recurrent Visiting Associate Professor (University of Lviv, Ukraine); PhD, Ukrainian Academy of Sciences
Maciej Janowski, Recurrent Visiting Associate Professor (Polish Academy of Sciences, Poland); PhD, Polish Academy of
Sciences
Victor Karady, Recurrent Visiting Professor (Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales, France); Diplome de demographie,
Paris University, France; Senior Research Director of CNRS
Jacek Kochanowicz, Visiting Professor (University of Warsaw, Poland);PhD, University of Warsaw, Poland; Director of
Doctoral Studies
Laszlo Kontler, Professor; PhD, Hungarian Academy of Sciences; Head of Department
Alexei Miller, Recurrent Visiting Associate Professor (Institute of Slavonic and Balkan Studies, Russia); PhD, Russian
Academy of Sciences
Jiri Musil, Recurrent Visiting Professor (Charles University, Czech Republic); PhD, Charles University, Czech Republic; CEU
University Professor
Katalin Peter, Professor; PhD, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Istvan Rev, Professor; PhD, Eotvos Lorand University, Hungary; Academic Director, Open Society Archives, Hungary
Alfred J. Rieber, Professor; PhD, Columbia University, US
Ilona Sarmany-Parsons, Recurrent Visiting Professor (University of Vienna, Austria); PhD, Eotvos Lorand University, Hungary
Marsha Siefert, Head Tutor; PhD, University of Pennsylvania, US
Istvan Gyorgy Toth, Professor; PhD, Hungarian Academy of Sciences; Chairman of Hungarian Research Fund, History Board
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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND EUROPEAN STUDIES
Nador u. 9, 1051 Budapest, Hungary
Tel: (36-1) 327-3017
Fax: (36-1) 327-3243
Email: ires@ceu.hu
Website: http://www.ceu.hu/ires/iresdir.html
Julius Horvath, Head of Department
Laszlo Csaba, PhD Program Director
Reka Sipos, PhD Coordinator
Agnes Kozma, Department Coordinator
Degrees offered:
Average length of study:
Graduation requirements:
Master of Arts in International Relations and European Studies (MA)
A PhD Track in International Relations is available under the PhD in Political Science
MA: ten months; PhD: three years
MA: 32 course credits; Master's thesis (8 credits)
PhD: 32 course credits; comprehensive examination; dissertation and its defense
On behalf of the International Relations and European Studies Department I encourage you to apply and become a part of our
department, which focuses on the theory of international relations, European studies with emphasis on the European Union, and
on international political economy. What welcomes you at IRES is a multi-national faculty with excellent publication records,
exciting opportunities for study and growth, and above all other exceptional students such as yourself. All in all, this will make
the ten months in Budapest a superb period of your life. Good placement opportunities after graduation simply add to this
memorable experience.
Julius Horvath
THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of International Relations and European Studies (IRES) offers an MA in International Relations and European
Studies, and organizes the International Relations (IR) Track within the Political Science Department's PhD program at CEU.
The MA degree was conferred for the first time in June 1994 and was accredited by the Open University (UK) until August
2000. Since 2001 the program has been registered by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York (US) for
and on behalf of the New York State Education Department.
THE MASTER’S PROGRAM
The Master's program builds on the strong tradition of the discipline of international relations in Western Europe and the
United States. It aims at educating students to become analytically trained and informed observers of contemporary
international affairs, with a special emphasis on Europe. All students receive training in research methods and an education in
the major theories of international relations, international political economy, and European integration. The international
relations component of the program includes the classical canon of foreign policy analysis and security studies and also makes
students acquainted with the major contemporary approaches, and research methodology. The international political economy
component covers the political economy of policy reform, of foreign direct investment, and of international financial
organizations and financial markets. The European studies component has a strong focus on the European Union and its
enlargement. Students become familiarized with the main theories of European integration and also more concrete institutional
and policy issues. In addition, the component covers the comparative politics of Western Europe as well as Central and Eastern
Europe.
Research interests of the faculty cover a broad range of subjects including international and comparative political economy,
European integration, EU politics, policy and institutions, enlargement of the EU, international political theory, international
relations theory, international organizations, security theory, ethnic violence and conflict, Southeastern Europe, etc.
Entry Requirements for the Master's Program
In addition to the general CEU admissions requirements (see Part V; General Admissions Requirements), IRES requires all
applicants to the Master's program to submit a written statement of approximately 500 words outlining the applicant's study and
research interests.
Accepted applicants come from a wide variety of academic backgrounds, although preference will be given to students with a
degree in social sciences (including history, law and philosophy). However, others with a demonstrated interest in international
affairs and public policy may also be strong candidates for admission.
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Master's Program Structure
The Master's program consists of a Pre-Session, two semesters and a Spring Session, with each segment serving as a foundation
for the following segment. The Pre-Session includes individual assessment of spoken and written English, an introduction to
courses and an orientation to CEU and Budapest.
During the autumn and winter semesters students are required to attend courses regularly. Courses generally comprise lectures,
seminar presentations and discussions, building strongly on the contributions of the participants. Coursework is therefore based
on regular reading assignments, written assignments and individual research for presentations.
During the Spring Session, students conduct research, consult with their supervisors and write their theses.
Throughout the year, students also have the opportunity to attend a variety of workshops and seminars, as well as lectures
presented by visiting faculty or guest lecturers.
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS TRACK WITHIN THE PHD IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
While taught and administered by the Department of International Relations and European Studies, the International Relations
(IR) Track within the Political Science Department's PhD program follows all the general rules of the PhD program in the
Political Science Department. It functions as a regular track specialization for the PhD degree in Political Science. In the first
year, students must take 32 credits of coursework and present a research prospectus at a comprehensive examination. Those
taking a major in IR must obtain at least 16 credits from this track; those who take it for a minor need at least 8 credits in IR.
On the basis of this coursework and passing the comprehensive examination, students are selected to continue with their PhD
studies, which consist of pure research and writing for two years.
Applicants to the PhD track should refer to the entry requirements for the PhD in Political Science. A joint IRES-Political
Science selection committee will evaluate PhD applications.
PhD courses take certain central aspects of IR (such as Constructivist Approaches in International Relations, The New Political
Economy of Development, Approaches to Foreign Policy Analysis, and Exposed to World Markets: The Political Economy of
Sectors) and explicitly attempt to introduce students to typical research and research designs in these respective fields. The aim
is to get students acquainted with the criteria they are expected to meet for their academic work, first the prospectus and then
the PhD dissertation. Moreover, in Semester II and during the Spring Session, there is a prospectus seminar which functions as
a research workshop in which first year PhD students discuss the drafts for their prospectuses, while more advanced PhD
students present more advanced research outlines, or dissertation chapters.
For further information on the PhD Track in International Relations, please refer to the Department of Political Science in this
Bulletin.
SELECTED LIST OF COURSES (BASED ON 2002/2003)
• Semester I
Master's Courses
Core Courses
The Study of International Relations: Michael Merlingen
History and Theory of World Economy: Julius Horvath and Nicole Lindstrom
Theoretical Approaches to the Study of the European Union: Ulrich Sedelmeier
Skills and Methods
Academic Writing and Research Design: Paul Roe
International Relations Track
Theories of International Relations: The Classical Debates: Alexander Astrov
Public International Law: Boldizsar Nagy
Thinking about Strategy and Security: Paul Roe
Organizing European In-security: Michael Merlingen
International Political Economy Track
The New Political Economy of Emerging Europe: Laszlo Csaba
European Studies Track
European Law and Politics: Tamas Kende
Ethnic Conflict in Eastern Europe: Erin Jenne
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Approaches to Foreign Policy Analysis: Nicole Lindstrom,
The Europeanization of National Political Systems: Jurgen Dieringer
Cross-listed Courses (in the International Political Economy Track)
Peripheral Capitalism in Europe: Dorothee Bohle
Social Movements and Globalization: Laszlo Bruszt
PhD Courses (offered by the Department of Political Science)
The New Political Economy of Development: Laszlo Csaba
Theory and Research Design: Applications in EU Studies: Ulrich Sedelmeier (cross-listed with Comparative Politics Track)
• Semester II
Master's Courses
Core Courses
Introduction to Quantitative Methods: TBA
Skills and Methods
Academic Writing and Research Design: Paul Roe
International Relations Track
Theories of International Relations: Contemporary Debates: Alexander Astrov
International Political Theory: the Problems of Order and Justice in World Politics: Alexander Astrov
International Organizations: Michael Merlingen
Critical Security Studies: Paul Roe
Advanced Seminar in International Relations: Theory and Methodology: Erin Jenne
International Political Economy Track
The Political Economy of the European Union: Laszlo Csaba
Global Political Economy and Law: Transforming Governance in Early 21st Century: Huricihan Islamoglu
Labor and European Integration: Laszlo Bruszt
Regulatory Policy in the European Union: Jurgen Dieringer
European Studies Track
Asylum Seekers, Refugees, Responses to the Dilemmas of Forced Migration: Boldizsar Nagy
Governance in the European Union and the Challenge of Enlargement: Ulrich Sedelmeier
German Foreign Policy in Europe and Beyond: Jurgen Dieringer
Trans-Atlantic Security Issues and the North Atlantic Alliance: Zoltan Martinusz
PhD Courses (offered by the Department of Political Science)
Nationalism and Civil Warfare: Jenne Erin
Labor and the European Integration: Laszlo Bruszt (Cross-listed with Comparative Politics Track)
Research Seminar: Nicole Lindstrom
• Spring Session
During the Spring Session, students conduct research, consult with their supervisors and write their theses. Throughout the
year, students also attend a variety of workshops and seminars, as well as lectures presented by visiting faculty.
For details of the PhD program structure please refer to the Political Science Department.
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ALUMNI PROFILE
Alumni of the Master's program continue their studies in PhD programs internationally, take positions in business, diplomacy,
government or media, or pursue careers in the NGO sector, teaching and research.
At present, CEU alumni of the International Relations and European Studies Department with whom the university is in contact
are studying and employed in the following fields:
INSTITUTION TYPE:
Continuing Studies
Non-profit: Education & Research Institutions
Non-profit: International Organizations
Non-profit: Public Interest & Advocacy Groups
Private Sector: Business
Public Sector: Government
Public Sector: State-owned Business
Self-employed
%
25
13
7
12
22
17
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FACULTY (based on 2002/2003)
Alexander Astrov, Assistant Professor; PhD Candidate, London School of Economics, UK
Laszlo Csaba, Professor; PhD, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Jurgen Dieringer, Visiting Assistant Professor (University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany); PhD, University of ErlangenNuremberg, Germany
Bela Greskovits, Professor; PhD, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Stefano Guzzini, Associate Professor; PhD, European University Institute, Italy
Julius Horvath, Associate Professor; PhD, Southern Illinois University, US; Head of Department
Huricihan Islamoglu, Visiting Faculty (Middle East Technical University, Turkey); PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison, US
Erin Jenne, Assistant Professor; PhD, Stanford University, US
Tamas Kende, Visiting Faculty (Eotvos Lorand University, Hungary); PhD, Eotvos Lorand University, Hungary
Nicole Lindstrom, Assistant Professor; PhD, Maxwell School of Syracuse University, US
Michael Merlingen, Assistant Professor; PhD, University of British Columbia, Canada
Boldizsar Nagy, Visiting Associate Professor (Eotvos Lorand University, Hungary); LLM, Eotvos Lorand University, Hungary
Paul Roe, Assistant Professor; PhD, University of Wales, UK
Ulrich Sedelmeier, Assistant Professor; PhD, University of Sussex, UK
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LEGAL STUDIES
Oktober 6. u. 12, 1051 Budapest, Hungary
Tel: (36-1) 327-3023
Fax: (36-1) 327-3198
Email: legalst@ceu.hu
Website: http://www.ceu.hu/legal/legdir.html
Csilla Kollonay Lehoczky, Head of Department (through December 2002); Head of the Doctoral Program (pro-tempore)
Karoly Bard, Head of Department (from January 2003), Chair of the Human Rights Program
Andras Sajo, Chair of the Comparative Constitutional Law Program
Tibor Varady, Chair of the International Business Law Program
Maria Balla, Department Coordinator
Degrees offered:
Length of study:
Graduation requirements:
Master of Laws in Comparative Constitutional Law (LLM)
Master of Laws in Human Rights (LLM)
Master of Laws in International Business Law (LLM)
Master of Arts in Human Rights (MA)
Doctor of Juridical Sciences (SJD)
LLM and MA: 11 months;
SJD: 35 months (average); submission of the dissertation maximum: five years from the
beginning of enrollment
LLM:
Option A) 24 course credits; 30-50 page writing requirement
Option B) 21 course credits; 70-150 page thesis
MA in Human Rights: 28 course credits, 50-100 page Master's thesis
SJD: Minimum of 10 course credits; comprehensive examination; completing teaching
assistance duties, 250-400 page dissertation based on independent research and public
defense of the dissertation
Insisting on the highest standards in advanced education has proved to be the best path for us in the ten years of our history: the
road might be painstaking but it enables our students (and thereby us, too) to achieve success and satisfaction. Continuing along
in the same tradition the Legal Studies Department starts new programs that equip students with a combination of sophisticated
legal knowledge and abilities as well as skills to protect and bring justice to people.
Csilla Kollonay Lehoczky
THE DEPARTMENT
The main endeavor of the CEU Legal Studies Department is to offer advanced legal education of the highest standard within
the region of Central and Eastern Europe. The department is the first institution in this region to offer graduate instruction in
Human Rights, and is one of only a very few schools in the world capable of offering an LLM degree in Human Rights. The
International Business Law and Comparative Constitutional Law programs are unique specializations in the field of law, which
strive to serve the particular needs of countries in transition to democracy and market economy. Both programs are among the
finest in Europe, enabling enthusiastic students to obtain a firm grounding in the fundamental concepts of either discipline, and,
from there, to branch out into specific fields, such as the law of the European Union, intellectual property or comparative
legislation and constitutional drafting, to name only a few. The flexibility of the programs allows for the introduction of special
groundbreaking courses, taught by leading international experts, according to the needs of the international socio-legal
community. The department's system of teaching, based on a network of professors from East and West, has generated
interaction with leading schools of thought (Berkeley, Columbia, Oxford, Warsaw, etc.). Additionally, the department offers
special courses in which the legal systems of emerging democracies around the world are compared, providing a rare
opportunity for students interested in studying the legal framework in such countries. This unique combination of subjects
enables a complex rule-of-law committed approach to new problems of the global economy.
Following upon its primary goal of providing top-quality advanced legal education, the CEU Legal Studies Department is
devoted to fostering leaders in areas such as policy development and implementation, rights advocacy and litigation, the
development of free market economies and economic integration, advanced legal education and research and the promotion of
democratic legal systems, both in the international and the local arenas. Notwithstanding the department's very short history, its
graduates have become expert consultants in the process of EU accession, policy makers in their national legal systems, leaders
in education and leading lawyers in business and human rights law, both at home and internationally.
THE MASTER’S PROGRAMS
The three programs—Comparative Constitutional Law, International Business Law and Human Rights—each examine legal
(respectively, human rights) traditions in both civil law (continental) and common law systems.
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The program in Comparative Constitutional Law includes intensive courses on the main problems of constitutionalism, on
human and minority rights and on issues that are relevant to the international legal system.
The program in International Business Law focuses on the fundamental institutions of a market economy with special reference
to international business transactions. There are opportunities for in-depth examination of theoretical, financial and contractual
matters, and methods of dispute resolution. A strong concentration of courses on the law of the European Union is offered for
students focusing on this area of international business law.
The Human Rights Program is intended to provide a theoretical grounding in traditional and alternative approaches to human
rights. It offers practical instruction on the specific legal mechanisms and institutional processes which organizations can use to
effectively approach the human rights issues confronting Central and Eastern Europe today, while including analysis of major
relevant events elsewhere in the world, such as the American civil rights movement. Those students who have qualified for an
MA in Human Rights, and who already have a law degree, may further qualify to participate in an intensive course of studies in
the law of human rights. Upon completion of their studies, such students will be issued an LLM degree in Human Rights. In
addition, graduates of the Human Rights Program may apply to the PhD program in Political Science, based on a special
agreement between the two units.
Whereas the majority of the courses are tailored to the requirements of each program, some of the courses offered are common
to all. In addition to a minimal number of mandatory courses, a considerable variety of elective courses are offered, allowing
specialization according to the individual's interest.
The LLM programs in Comparative Constitutional Law, Human Rights and International Business Law, as well as the Master's
program in Human Rights, are registered by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York (US) for and on
behalf of the New York State Education Department.
CEU-OSI Legal Institute/Human Rights Fellows Program
The Legal Institute of the Open Society Institute joins with Central European University to announce the Human Rights
Fellows Program. The aim of the program is to support and further develop a network of lawyers and activists working on
human rights-related issues. The Human Rights Fellows Program is a two-year program of study and practical work experience.
Ten applicants will be selected in 2003 to participate in the program. Applicants from the following regions and countries are
eligible to participate in the program: Central and Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, Mongolia, West and Southern
Africa, Indonesia/Southeast Asia, Turkey/Middle East, Haiti, Guatemala, Mexico and Peru.
Applicants to this program must follow the general CEU admissions requirements, found in the "Prospective Students" section
of the Application for Admission, in addition to the Master's entry requirements for the Legal Studies Department, listed below.
Additionally, applicants to the Human Rights Fellows Program must be nominated by a non-governmental organization which
is concerned with human rights. In their letter (to be submitted concurrently with other application materials), the nominating
NGO should commit to employing the applicant for at least one year upon his or her completion of studies at CEU.
For more information about this program please consult the CEU website at
http://www.ceu.hu/legal/legalpro.html.
Special Educational Projects: External Russian Law School (ERLAWS)
ERLAWS aims to improve legal education in Russia and, towards this goal, educates Russian legal scholars who will assist in
the reform of curricula and teaching methods once they have returned to their respective universities. For more information,
please contact the Department Coordinator.
Entry Requirements for the Master's Programs
General Requirements
Applicants to all three programs (Comparative Constitutional Law, International Business Law and Human Rights) must meet
the general CEU admissions requirements (see Part V; General Admissions Requirements). In addition to these general
requirements, applicants to the LLM and MA programs must attach a 300-word handwritten essay, on a specific legal or human
rights issue of special interest to them. Applicants to the LLM programs must have completed a law degree or be in the last year
of law school and expect to graduate before the beginning of August 2003; i.e., the beginning of the academic year for the
Legal Studies Department. Students with a degree in political science or international relations may also apply for admission to
the Comparative Constitutional Law Program. Applicants to the Human Rights Program must have at least a BA degree by the
time they start studies at CEU.
Admissions Examination
• Structure
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The Legal Studies admissions examination is composed of three tests: the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); a
Legal Reasoning Test; a short academic essay of 45 minutes, corresponding to whichever program the candidate is applying. In
countries where Soros foundations operate, the local CEU coordinator or representative will administer these tests. The test
day will be structured as follows: the TOEFL1; the Legal Reasoning Test, then the academic essay (or essays, if the candidate
applies to more than one of the CEU Legal Studies programs) will be written.
Selection of candidates consists of three rounds:
1) preselection: formal eligibility to study in the desired program, based on review of each applicant's application package;
2) shortlisting: based on the results of admissions testing, including the tests on language proficiency, legal reasoning and
academic essay writing;
3) ranking
In order to be considered for admission, candidates must perform satisfactorily on the TOEFL (or other approved language
tests). Further shortlisting of the applicants is based on the Legal Reasoning Test and academic essay results. Candidates are
ranked based on their test results with due regard to past academic record and special experience. Normally the Legal Studies
Department does not interview its applicants: an oral interview may be granted only exceptionally.
Special Note: Whenever the above procedure is not applicable for technical or personal reasons (i.e., candidates are not
residing in a country where a supervised entrance exam is administered by a national Soros foundation or educational advising
center), candidates are responsible for organizing their own standardized tests (English language and legal reasoning) with an
officially recognized testing service2 and submitting the test results by the required deadline3.
• TOEFL
In addition to meeting the general CEU admissions requirements, applicants to the Legal Studies Department must obtain a
minimum TOEFL score of 570 (CTOEFL 230). Please see the "Prospective Students" section of the Application for Admission
for general language requirements.
• Legal Reasoning Test
The Legal Reasoning Test is a standardized test measuring analytical thinking and logical reasoning capabilities. The test
consists of four sections of 20-30 questions each, and takes approximately two and a half hours to complete. Candidates are
encouraged to practice law school admission sample tests, available on the following website: http://www.lsac.org.
- Candidates who received their law degree from an accredited US law school are exempt from the Legal Reasoning Test.
Rather, they should submit a copy of their previously obtained Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) scores with their
application for admission.
Candidates who do not have access to a Soros foundation test administration site, and who have not previously taken the Law
School Admissions Test, are strongly encouraged to take it. CEU will accept an official copy of their LSAT score report for its
admissions process. Such candidates should visit the mentioned site for more information on how to register for the LSAT.
Additionally, such candidates should keep in mind that the LSAT is offered at limited locations around the world and at limited
times throughout the year.
Candidates who have not taken the CEU Legal Reasoning Test or the LSAT may be considered for admission only under
exceptional circumstances.
• Academic Essay
The academic essay is administered following the Legal Reasoning Test. The topic of the essay will depend upon the program
to which the candidate is applying. If a candidate applies to more than one program, she/he should write separate essays for
each program to which she/he is applying.
Comparative Constitutional Law Program
Those candidates applying to the Comparative Constitutional Law Program should be familiar with the Constitution of the
United States, and with the public law system of their country of residence. A sample question for the essay is: "Who declares
war under the US Constitution? Why is this so?" Recommended reading: Limiting Government by Andras Sajo, Central
European University Press, 1999.
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Those students who are exempted from taking the TOEFL will join the other candidates in the afternoon for the subsequent
tests.
2
The Law School Admission Council, which produces the Law School Admission Test, is recognized by CEU as an official
testing service for the legal reasoning test. Please read further for information on how to register to take this test. Please refer
to the "Prospective Students" section of the Application for Admission for recognized English language testing services.
3
Please refer to the "Prospective Students" section of the Application for Admissions for the CEU admissions deadlines.
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International Business Law Program
Those candidates applying to the International Business Law Program are expected to read the norms of their respective
countries on private international law (conflict of laws), as well as the 1980 Vienna Convention on the International Sale of
Goods. The text of the Vienna Convention is available through the following website: http://www.uncitral.org/english/texts/
sales/salescon.htm
Human Rights Program
Those candidates applying to the Human Rights Program are invited to read the International Covenant on Civil and Political
Rights (ICCPR), as well as a periodic State Party report prepared in the context of the ICCPR, preferably one discussing the
candidate's country of residence. The text of the ICCPR and a periodic report are available through the following website:
www.unhchr.ch/html/menu3/b/a_ccpr.htm
Example of one national report to the Human Rights Committee (Yugoslavia):
http://www.unhchr.ch/tbs/doc.nsf/Master FrameView/
For candidates not residing in countries where a supervised CEU admission examination is offered, granted that the candidate is
qualified for consideration, a computer-administered (email) examination will be offered. This email examination will take
place worldwide on Saturday, March 1, 2003. In case of technical difficulties, additional dates may be set. Candidates should
indicate on their application for admission whether they will have access to electronic mail on the day of the examination, and
if so, include their email address (notifying the CEU Admissions Office of any future changes in the address). If candidates do
not have access to electronic mail, the examination may be carried out by fax. If fax is also not a possibility, then candidates
may apply for a special interview.
Master's Programs Structure
All Master's programs follow the same basic structure. The academic year consists of three semesters, which collectively
contain six modules. At the opening of the academic year, students participate in a preparatory module consisting of mandatory
courses, which serve to introduce students to basic legal skills and strengthen their academic writing. The first semester further
consists of two additional modules finishing at the end of December. The second (research) semester focuses on research and
writing and consists of one module of instruction. The third semester, beginning in April and concluding in July, consists of two
modules.
Research and Internship Opportunities
The Legal Studies Department offers research exchange opportunities during the research module with US and Canadian
universities. Students are selected to participate in these programs on a competitive basis. The department also participates in
the CEU-wide research grant competition, which allows for short (two- to three-week) research opportunities during the
research module. Through cooperation with the CEU Human Rights Students' Initiative, Human Rights students are eligible to
receive credit for internships with Budapest-based non-governmental organizations during the research module.
CEU sponsors up to three internships at the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg for graduates of the Human Rights
Program. Candidates must be citizens of a country which is a member of the Council of Europe and must have a law degree and
a CEU Human Rights degree. The accepted applicants will work for three months on concrete cases together with a respective
administrator from their country.
THE SJD PROGRAM
The SJD program gives students an opportunity to work towards a doctoral degree in law with a combination of independent
research and coursework. While emphasis is on the former, students are encouraged to enroll in or audit courses during the 35month program. The SJD program is academic and is primarily oriented toward the training of future legal scholars.
The program is registered by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York (US) for and on behalf of the
New York State Education Department.
Entry Requirements for the SJD Program
Candidates possessing an LLM degree from CEU or another institution with a credit load and program similar to that of CEU,
and candidates who received an MA degree, after their basic law degree, from CEU or from another institution with a credit
load and program similar to that of CEU may also be considered for admission, provided that the MA was received in a field
which is consanguine with the proposed SJD research. Students who have completed their Master's degree at CEU with a "B"
average or higher and whose theses were graded "completed with honors" or higher are eligible for further SJD studies. Each
applicant should submit a detailed research project (2000 words, including literature). Applicants to the SJD Program must
also fulfill the general CEU admissions requirements found in Part V; General Admissions Requirements.
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Doctoral Support Program for non-CEU Students
Doctoral candidates who are enrolled in an officially recognized doctoral program at another university are eligible to
participate in the SJD program for up to one academic year. The Doctoral Support Program presupposes physical presence at
CEU and allows the candidate to participate in the SJD program, including supervised research.
Entry Requirements for the Doctoral Support Program
Applicants to the Doctoral Support Program must fulfill the general CEU admissions requirements (see Part V; General
Admissions Requirements) and submit a detailed research project (2000 words, including literature).
SELECTED LIST OF COURSES (BASED ON 2002/2003)
COMPARATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL LAW PROGRAM
• First (Preparatory) Module
Mandatory Courses
Legal Terminology: Christopher Jensen
Introduction to Comparative Constitutional Law: Andras Sajo
Computer Skills: Natalia Nyikes
Computer Based Legal Research: SJD candidates
Library Orientation: Maria Szlatky
English: LTC Instructor
• Second Module
Mandatory Courses
Academic Legal Writing and Research: Christopher Jensen
German Constitutional Law: Susanne Baer/Alexander Blankenagel
EU Law I: Akos Toth
Elective Courses
Great Traditions of Public Administration: Denis Galligan
Russian Constitutional Law: Alexander Blankenagel
Introduction to the Protection of Human Rights in the Council of Europe: Karoly Bard
Free Speech–Foundations: Andras Sajo
Separation of Powers: Renata Uitz
Emerging European Constitution and European Citizenship: Akos Toth
• Third Module
Mandatory Courses
Academic Legal Writing and Research (cont. from the 2nd module): Christopher Jensen
Elective Courses
Separation of Powers: Renata Uitz
Due Process I: Karoly Bard
Not-for-Profit Law I: Karla Simon
Political Rights in Comparative Perspective– Foundations (cont. in the 5th module): Daniel Smilov
Freedom of Speech–Foundations: Andras Sajo
Comparative Social Protection: Csilla Kollonay Lehoczky
• Fourth Module
Mandatory Courses
Academic Legal Writing and Research (cont. from the 3rd module): Christopher Jensen
Elective Courses
Due Process II: Karoly Bard
Equal Opportunity Law: Csilla Kollonay Lehoczky
Law in Modern Society: David Dyzenhaus
Not-for-Profit Law II (Clinical Course): TBA
Transitional Justice: Renata Uitz
HR Policy: Edwin Rekosh
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• Fifth Module
Mandatory Courses
Minority Law: Guy Haarscher
Elective Courses
Comparative Federalism: Patrick Macklem
Freedom of Religion–Foundations: Cole Durham
Political Rights in Comparative Perspective-Foundations: Daniel Smilov
The Law of Life and Death: Renata Uitz
Speech & Privacy–Advanced: Roger Errera
Fundamental Rights in the EU: Akos Toth
• Sixth Module
Elective Courses
Comparative Equality: Michel Rosenfeld
Judicial Review: Renata Uitz
Privacy and Data Protection in the Information Age: Judit Sandor
Legislative Drafting: Elizabeth Garrett
Legal Philosophy: Andrei Marmor
Freedom of Religion–Advanced: Cole Durham
Patients' Rights: Judit Sandor
Gender and Law: Csilla Kollonay Lehoczky
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LAW PROGRAM
• First (Preparatory) Module
Mandatory Courses
Contracts: Introduction with Focus on Common Law: Tibor Tajti
Computer: Natalia Nyikes
Computer Based Legal Research: SJD candidates
English: LTC Instructor
Introduction to European Contract Law: Stefan Messmann
Legal Terminology: Christopher Jensen
Library Orientation: Maria Szlatky
• Second Module
Mandatory Courses
Academic Legal Writing and Research: Christopher Jensen
EU Law I-II: Peter Hay
Elective Courses
Competition Law of the EU: Jules Stuyck
Corporations: Peter Behrens
International Dispute Settlement: Tibor Varady
International and European Intellectual Property Law I: Gyorgy Boytha
• Third Module
Mandatory Courses
Academic Legal Writing and Research: Christopher Jensen
Elective Courses
International Dispute Settlement: Tibor Varady
Comparative Social Protection in Business Relations: Csilla Kollonay Lehoczky
Introduction to Not-for-Profit Law: Karla Simon
Drafting and Negotiating International Contracts: Stefan Messmann
Comparative Secured Transactions: Tibor Tajti
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• Fourth Module
Mandatory Courses
Academic Legal Writing and Research: Christopher Jensen
Elective Courses
German Legal Concepts: Stefan Messmann
Legal Aspects of Internet and Electronic Commerce: Vladimir Pavic
Not-for-Profit Law II (Clinical Course): David Moore
Social Law of the European Union: Csilla Kollonay Lehoczky
• Fifth Module
Mandatory Courses
Minority Law: Guy Haarscher
Elective Courses
American Civil Procedure: Faust Rossi
Doing Business in South-East Asia: Stefan Messmann
International Business Transactions: Tibor Varady
GATT/WTO: John Barcelo
Global Economy and Human Values: Edward Mearns
International Tax Law: Clifton Fleming
• Sixth Module
Elective Courses
Accounting For Lawyers: Anita Ramasastry
Capital Markets and Securities Regulation: TBA
Comparative Law of Sales: Howard Hunter
European Private International Law: Peter Hay
Intellectual Property II: TBA
International Technology Transfer: Frederick Abbott
EU Law III: TBA
HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM
• First (Preparatory) Module
Mandatory Courses
Computer Skills: Natalia Nyikes
Computer Based Legal Research: SJD candidates
English: LTC Instructor
Introduction to Law: Renata Uitz
Introduction to Public International Law:Bruce Broomhall
Introduction to Human Rights: Jeremy McBride
Introduction to US Constitutional Law: Renata Uitz
Legal Terminology HR Group V: Francis Gabor
Library Orientation: Maria Szlatky
• Second Module
Mandatory Courses
Academic Legal Writing and Research: Christopher Jensen
Introduction to the Protection of Human Rights in the Council of Europe: Karoly Bard
Introduction to European Constitutional Law: Renata Uitz
Elective Courses
Emerging European Constitution and European Citizenship: Akos Toth
Russian Constitutional Law: Alexander Blankenagel
Police Practices: Istvan Szikinger
Right to Liberty and Prisoners' Rights: Karoly Bard
Roma Rights: Dimitrina Petrova
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Freedom of Speech–Foundations: Andras Sajo
• Third Module
Mandatory Courses
Academic Legal Writing and Research: Christopher Jensen
Elective Courses
Asylum, Refugees: Boldizsar Nagy
Due Process I: Karoly Bard
Free Speech–Foundations: Andras Sajo
Human Rights Politics: Dimitrina Petrova
Human Rights Litigation: Challenging Discrimination: James Goldston
Not-for-Profit Law I: Karla Simon
Political Rights in Comparative Perspective–Foundations: Daniel Smilov
Right to Liberty and Prisoners' Rights: Karoly Bard
Individual and Human Rights: Wiktor Osiatynski
Comparative Social Protection: Csilla Kollonay Lehoczky
• Fourth Module
Elective Courses
Children's Rights and Juvenile Justice: Karoly Bard
Due Process II: Karoly Bard
Social Psychology of Prejudice: Kinga Goncz
Equal Opportunity Law: Csilla Kollonay Lehoczky
Human Rights Internship Credit: Karoly Bard
Not-for-Profit Law II: David Moore
• Fifth Module
Mandatory Courses
Minority Law and Policy: Guy Haarscher
Elective Courses
Freedom of Religion–Foundations: Cole Durham
Human Rights in Eastern Europe Workshop: Karoly Bard
International Humanitarian Law and International Criminal Tribunals: Karoly Bard
Speech & Privacy–Advanced: Roger Errera
International Human Rights Law: Patrick Macklem
Political Rights in Comparative Perspective–Foundations: Daniel Smilov
Mental Disability Advocacy in Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union: Judith Klein
Law of Life and Death: Renata Uitz
Fundamental Rights in the EU: Akos Toth
• Sixth Module
Elective Courses
Human Rights Protectors and Remedies: Miroslav Wyrzykowski/Jeremy McBride
International Humanitarian Law and Inter-national Criminal Tribunals: Karoly Bard
International Human Rights Law: Patrick Macklem
Human Rights in Eastern Europe Moot Court Competition: Karoly Bard
Gender and Law: Csilla Kollonay Lehoczky
Patients' Rights: Judit Sandor
Privacy and Data Protection in the Information Age: Judit Sandor
ALUMNI PROFILE
Graduates of the Comparative Constitutional Law Program will leave with sharpened analytical skills, an awareness of the
intricacies of constitutionalism and an appreciation of human and minority rights issues. International Business Law graduates
will be familiar with the institutions of the market economy and their effects on international business as well as the various
types of legal contracts found within the international system. Human Rights graduates will complete the program with a solid
theoretical grounding in traditional and alternative approaches to human rights.
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Departmental alumni are currently employed in law firms, government ministries, international organizations, private business
ventures, embassies, universities, NGOs and research institutes as well as various consultancies. The majority of alumni who
choose to continue their education at the Master's or doctoral level are outstandingly successful in finding placement and
financial aid at a variety of Western European and North American academic institutions.
At present, CEU alumni of the Legal Studies Department with whom the university is in contact are studying and employed in
the following fields:
INSTITUTION TYPE:
Continuing Studies
Non-profit: Education & Research Institutions
Non-profit: International Organizations
Non-profit: Public Interest & Advocacy Groups
Private Sector: Business
Public Sector: Government
Public Sector: State-owned Business
Self-employed
%
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17
8
12
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FACULTY (based on 2002/2003)
Frederick Abbott, Visiting Faculty (Chicago-Kent College of Law, US); JD UB, Yale Law School, US
Susanne Baer, Visiting Faculty (Humboldt University, Law Faculty, Germany); Dr. habil., Humboldt University Berlin,
Germany
John Barcelo, Visiting Faculty (Cornell University Law School, US); SJD, Harvard Law School, US
Karoly Bard, Professor; PhD, Hungarian Academy of Sciences; Chair of the Human Rights Program
Peter Behrens, Visiting Faculty (University of Hamburg Max-Planck Institute, Germany); Doctor juris, University of Hamburg,
Germany
Alexander Blankenagel, Visiting Faculty (Humboldt University Berlin, Germany); PhD, University of Bayreuth, Germany
Gyorgy Boytha, Visiting Faculty (Eotvos Lorand University, Hungary); LLD, Eotvos Lorand University, Hungary
Bruce Broomhall, Associate Professor; PhD, King's College, London School of Law, UK
Thomas Carothers, Visiting Faculty (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, US); JD, Harvard Law School, US
Cole Durham, Visiting Faculty (Brigham Young University Law School, US); JD, Harvard Law School, US
David Dyzenhaus, Visiting Faculty (University of Toronto Faculty of Law, Toronto, Canada); PhD, University of Oxford Law
School, UK
Roger Errera, Visiting Faculty (Conseil d'Etat, France); JD, PhD, Institut d'Etudes Politiques, France, Ecole Nationale
d'Administration, France
Clifton Fleming, Visiting Faculty (Brigham Young University Law School, US); JD, George Washington University, US
Francis Gabor, Visiting Faculty (University of Memphis, US); JD, Tulane University School of Law, US
Denis Galligan, Visiting Professor (University of Oxford, Centre for Socio-Legal Studies, UK); LLB, QLD, MA, University of
Oxford, UK; Chairman of the International Advisory Council of the CEU Center for Policy Studies
Elizabeth Garrett, Visiting Faculty (University of Chicago, School of Law, Chicago, US); JD, University of Virginia School of
Law, US
Balazs Geller, Visiting Faculty (Eotvos Lorand University, Hungary); JD, Eotvos Lorand University, Hungary, PhD, University
of Cambridge, UK
James Goldston, Visiting Faculty (Deputy Director, Open Society Institute, Budapest, Hungary); JD, Harvard Law School, US
Kinga Goncz, Visiting Faculty (Eotvos Lorand University, Hungary); MD, Semmelweis Medical University, Hungary
Guy Haarscher, Visiting Faculty (Universite Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium); SJD, PhD, Free University of Brussels, Belgium
Peter Hay, Visiting Faculty (Emory University Law School, US); JD, Michigan Law School, US
Howard Hunter, Visiting Faculty (Emory University Law School, US); JD, Yale University, US
Christopher Jensen, Junior Faculty; JD, Brigham Young University Law School, US
Judith Klein, Visiting Faculty (Mental Disability Advocacy Program,Open Society Institute, Hungary); JD, University of
Miami, US
Csilla Kollonay Lehoczky, Professor; PhD, Hungarian Academy of Sciences; Head of the Doctoral Progam (pro-tempore)
Patrick Macklem, Visiting Faculty (University of Toronto Faculty of Law, Canada); LLM, Harvard Law School, US
Andrei Marmor, Visiting Faculty (Tel Aviv University, Faculty of Law, Israel); PhD, University of Oxford Law School, UK
Jeremy McBride, Visiting Faculty (University of Birmingham School of Law, UK); LLM, University of Cambridge, UK
Edward Mearns, Visiting Faculty (Case Western Reserve University Law School, US); LLB, University of Virginia, BS, Yale
University, US
Stefan Messmann, Professor; PhD, University of Fribourg, Switzerland; Academic Pro-Rector
David Moore, Visiting Faculty (ICNL Budapest); JD, University of Virginia, School of Law, US
Boldizsar Nagy, Visiting Faculty (Eotvos Lorand University, Hungary); LLM, Eotvos Lorand University, Hungary
Wiktor Osiatynski, University Professor; PhD, Polish Academy of Sciences
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Vladimir Pavic, Visiting Faculty (Belgrade University, Faculty of Law, Yugoslavia); SJD, Central European University,
Hungary
Dimitrina Petrova, Visiting Faculty (European Roma Rights Center, Hungary); PhD, Sofia Technical University, Bulgaria
Anita Ramasastry, Visiting Faculty (University of Washington School of Law, US); JD, Harvard Law School, US
Michel Rosenfeld, Visiting Faculty (Yeshiva University, Cardozo Law School, US); PhD, Columbia University, US
Faust Rossi, Visiting Faculty (Cornell University Law School, US); JD, Cornell Law School, US
Andras Sajo, University Professor; PhD, Hungarian Academy of Sciences; Chair of the Comparative Constitutional Law
Program
Judit Sandor, Associate Professor; PhD, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Stanley Siegel, Professor; JD, Harvard Law School, US
Karla Simon, Visiting Faculty (Columbus School of Law, Catholic University of America, US); JD, Duke University, US
Daniel Smilov, Visiting Faculty (Center for Policy Studies, CEU); SJD, Central European University, Hungary
Jules Stuyck, Visiting Faculty (Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium); PhD, University of Leuven, Belgium
Istvan Szikinger, Visiting Faculty (Schiffer and Tarsai Law Firm, Hungary); PhD, Eotvos Lorand University, Hungary
Tibor Tajti, Assistant Professor; SJD, Central European University, Hungary
Akos Toth, Visiting Faculty (Strathclyde University Law School, UK); PhD, University of Exeter, UK
Renata Uitz, Assistant Professor; SJD, Central European University, Hungary
Tibor Varady, University Professor; SJD, Harvard Law School, US; Chair of the International Business Law Program
Miroslaw Wyrzykowski, Visiting Faculty (Warsaw University, Poland); PhD, University of Warsaw, Poland
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MATHEMATICS AND ITS APPLICATIONS
Nador u. 9, 1051 Budapest, Hungary
Tel: (36-1) 327-3053
Fax: (36-1) 327-3166
Email: Mathsphd@ceu.hu, phd@renyi.hu
Website: http://www.ceu.hu/math/mathematics.html, http://www.renyi.hu/phd
Jerry L. Kazdan, Head of Department
Dezso Miklos, Deputy Head of Department
Agnes Makary, Program Coordinator
Degrees offered:
Average length of study:
Graduation requirements:
Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics and its Applications
four years
57 course credits and 15 research credits, dissertation
This is a new program at CEU. Mathematics enjoys a long and rich tradition both for itself and for its vital role throughout
society. Many aspects that existed for centuries as completely unapplicable are—to the surprise of many—now essential for life
in today's world.
The program welcomes strong research in both "pure" and "applied" mathematics.
Jerry L. Kazdan
THE DOCTORAL PROGRAM
This program, which offers only the PhD, covers both mathematics and its applications. It is carried out jointly with the Alfred
Renyi Institute of Mathematics of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest and with the Université Pierre et Marie Curie,
Paris. As the existing programs of CEU are in social sciences, humanities, and environmental sciences and policy, it was
decided to develop a Department of Mathematics and its Applications that is open to interaction with scholars in these fields.
The program will strongly encourage interdisciplinary work. Because this program is new, we suggest you see the web page
http://www.ceu.hu/math/mathematics.html for current information.
The PhD program has two streams: one in Pure Mathematics, and another in Applications of Mathematics. Registration of the
program is in progress with the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York (US) for and on behalf of the New
York State Education Department.
Entry Requirements for the Doctoral Program
The Department of Mathematics and its Applications will admit approximately ten PhD students each year. Students from any
country may apply. The courses are taught in English so passing the TOFEL examination is important (see Part V; General
Admissions Requirements). In addition, students seeking admission must submit three letters of recommendation and will be
required to prove their proficiency in mathematics and familiarity with fundamental mathematical disciplines; the procedure
used depends on the home country; applicants are required to submit a 250-word summary of their mathematical and
educational background, achievements and future goals.
i). Applicants residing in Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union must take a written examination in general
mathematics. The basic questions are in analysis and algebra. There may also be additional questions from other parts of
"undergraduate" mathematics. More details are on the web page: http://www.ceu.hu/math/mathematics/entr_exam.html. This
CEU-administered examination will be held on March 1, 2003.
ii). Candidates from outside the CEE/fSU region will be required to submit GRE scores by March 17, 2003.
Applicants are of course expected to have a degree of higher education with a strong mathematical background.
Financial Aid
As of 2002/2003, CEU will accept doctoral students whose qualifications are expected to be of such caliber that they would be
eligible to receive the full CEU fellowship. Under special circumstances, a student may be requested to pay full or partial
tuition, or contribute toward living expenses if, for example, the student wishes to keep his or her employment.
Program Structure and Academic Requirements
PhD courses
The standard courses are each one semester (12 weeks) and count for 3 credits. For the PhD a total of 72 credits is required.
Customarily students take roughly 21 credits in basic courses their first year. The remaining credits, selected with approval by
the student's advisor, may also include up to 24 credits for individual research. Most of the coursework component of the PhD
program is designed for four semesters. Students with strong backgrounds may finish most of it in two or three semesters. Note
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that it is possible to receive transfer credit for up to 24 credits of advanced ("post-graduate") mathematics courses taken at
other universities.
Special Examinations
By the middle of the second year students are required to take an oral comprehensive examination in three topics, two of which
are analysis and algebra. There are many possibilities for the third topic. Some example are Partial Differential Equations and
Discrete Mathematics. This must be approved by the Head of the Department after discussion with the student's advisor.
After passing this comprehensive examination and earning at least a total of 32 credit units, students are required to take the
oral candidacy examination on a pass/fail basis. The subject matter is decided by the student's advisor.
Thesis
After passing the candidacy examination students start the formal research period. Nevertheless, they are encouraged to start
their research in the third or fourth semester. During the research period, students are expected to write and defend their theses
under close supervision, and to finish their coursework.
Doctoral Support Program for non-CEU Students
Occasionally there is support available for full-time doctoral students who are currently enrolled at other recognized institutions
of higher education. These students receive consultation and supervision from CEU and the institute's faculty. They can
participate in the rich Hungarian mathematical life. There is no requirement to earn course credits; rather, participants are
encouraged to work together with the program faculty. This is primarily intended for those students who are already working on
their PhD thesis.
Course descriptions
Stream I: Applications of Mathematics
Applications of Mathematics have undergone a tremendous progress during the second half of the twentieth century. Due to the
development of new areas in mathematics and to the ever-increasing performances of computers, the realm of applications is
including more and more fields, so far thought to be out of reach of mathematical reasoning.
The aim of the PhD Program in Mathematics and its Applications at CEU is to reflect this trend, by focusing on some of the
most successful applications of mathematics, whether "classical," such as weather forecasting, or recent, such as the BlackScholes model for pricing stocks. It is to be especially emphasized that, by their very nature, applications have an
interdisciplinary character that makes them strong incentives for initiating joint research with other departments from CEU. For
instance, "weather forecasting" would appeal to the Department of Environmental Sciences and Policy, while "the BlackScholes model for pricing stocks" would appeal to the Department of Economics.
Curriculum
1. "Prerequisites" (3 credit courses). These courses are not compulsory, but their contents will be supposed to be fully
mastered by any student who wishes to enter the PhD Program. The level is that of the last year of undergraduate studies. These
courses can be either integrated in the curriculum or be covered during a two-week intensive "summer school," to be held just
before the beginning of each academic year.
Functional Analysis
Introduction to Linear Partial Differential Equations
Introduction to Numerical Linear Algebra
2. "Basic" courses (3 credit courses). Each student takes at least four "basic" courses.
Level: First year-graduate studies.
Linear and Nonlinear Elliptic Equations
Mathematical Modeling in Continuum Mechanics
Mathematical Methods in Fluid Mechanics–Hyperbolic Systems and Conservation Laws
Introduction to Numerical Methods for Linear Partial Differential Equations
Numerical Methods for Elliptic Equations
Advanced Finite Element Methods for Elliptic Equations
Numerical Methods for Fluid Mechanics and Hyperbolic Systems of Conservation Laws
Optimization Theory
3. "Specialized" courses (3 credit courses). Each student takes at least four "specialized" courses.
Level: Second year-graduate studies.
Nonlinear Functional Analysis and Calculus of Variations
Homogenization Theory
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Differential Geometry and Applications
Mathematical Methods in Three-dimensional Elasticity
Mathematical Methods in Plastic Theory
Mathematical Methods in Finance
Mathematical Methods in Meteorology
Dynamical Systems and Optimal Control
Stream II: Pure Mathematics
The Pure Mathematics Stream offers courses in several fields, such as algebra, algebraic geometry, analysis, discrete
mathematics, geometry, mathematical logic and foundation, number theory, stochastics, theoretical computer science, dynamic
and complex systems. There are bridge courses with no credit to prepare students with different backgrounds. Most other
courses are worth 3 credits and require three-hour lectures/discussions/seminars per week. In each field there are three core
courses (a general requirement for the comprehensive exams) and advanced courses for further study. It is also possible to take
reading courses (with the consent of the instructor), and topics courses.
SELECTED LIST OF COURSES (BASED ON 2002/2003)
• Core Courses of the Fields:
Analysis: Complex Function Theory; Functional Analysis and Differential Equations; Real and Harmonic Analysis
Algebra: Algebra I; Algebra II; Algebra III
Algebraic Geometry: Algebraic Topology; Commutative Algebra; Manifolds and Differential Topology
Complex and Dynamic Systems: Ergodic Theory; Fractals and Dynamical Systems; Mathematical Methods of Statistical
Physics
Discrete Mathematics: Enumeration;External Combinatorics; Random Methods in Combinatorics
Geometry: Differential Geometry; Geometry I
Logic and foundation: Algebraic Logic and Model Theory; Introduction to Mathematical Logic; Modern Set-Theory
Number theory: Combinatorial Number Theory;Elementary Prime Number Theory; Probabilistic Methods in Number Theory
Stochastics: Information Theory, Mathematical Statistics; Probability
Theoretical Computer Science: Algorithms, Complexity Theory, Introduction to the Theory of Computing
• Advanced Courses are listed on the department's website
Note: A detailed presentation of the curriculum is available on the department's website at
http://www.ceu.hu/math/mathematics.html.
• Courses offered in 2001/2002
Algebraic Logic and Model Theory
Basic Algebra II and III
Complex Function Theory I and II
Functional Analysis and Differential Equations
Homological Algebra
Modern Set Theory
Residually Finite Groups
Advanced Set Theory
Algebraic Topology
Basic Algebraic Geometry
Logics of Programs
Mathematical Methods of Statistical Physics
Philosophy of Mathematics
Real and Harmonic Analysis
Smooth Manifolds and Differential Topology
FACULTY (based on 2002/2003)
Istvan Agoston, Visiting Lecturer (Eotvos Lorand University, Budapest, Hungary); PhD, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada
Pham Ngoc Anh, Visiting Lecturer (Alfred Renyi Institute of Mathematics of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences); PhD,
Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Henri Berestycki, Visiting Lecturer (Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France); Doctorat d'État, Université Pierre et
Marie Curie, Paris, France
Karoly Boroczky, Visiting Lecturer (Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary); PhD, University of
Calgary, Canada
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Haim Brezis, Visiting Professor (Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France); Doctorat d'État, Université de Paris, France
Phillipe Ciarlet, University Professor; Doctorat d'État, Université de Paris, France
Doina Cioranescu, Visting Lecturer (Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France)
Balazs Csikos, Visiting Lecturer (Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary); PhD, Hungarian Academy of
Sciences
Laszlo Csirmaz, Head of Computer and Statistics Center; PhD, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Matyas Domokos, Visiting Lecturer (Alfred Renyi Institute of Mathematics of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences); PhD,
Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Vivette Claire Girault, Visiting Lecturer (Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France)
Edwige Godlewski, Visiting Lecturer (Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France)
Liliana Gratie, Visiting Lecturer (Dunarea de Jos University, Braila, Romania); PhD, Ovidius University, Constanta, Romania
Gabor Halasz, Visiting Lecturer (Eotvos Lorand University, Budapest, Hungary); PhD, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Mariana Haragus, Visiting Lecturer (University Bordeaux 1, France); PhD, University of Nice, France
Pascal Joly, Visiting Lecturer (Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France)
Istvan Juhasz, Visiting Lecturer (Alfred Renyi Institute of Mathematics of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences); PhD,
Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Jerry L. Kazdan, (CEU/University of Pennsylvania, US); PhD, New York University, US, Head of Department
Vilmos Komornik, Visiting Lecturer (Université Louis Pasteur, Strasbourg, France); PhD, Eotvos Lorand University
Roger Lewandowski, Visiting Lecturer (Université Rennes 1, Rennes, France)
Veronique Lods, Visiting Lecturer (E.N.S.M.A., Poitiers, France and Université de Poitiers, France)
Dezso Miklos, (CEU/Alfred Renyi Institute of Mathematics of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences); PhD, Ohio State
University; Deputy Head of Department
Gheorghe Morosanu, Professor; PhD, University of Iasi, Romania
Francois Murat, Visiting Lecturer (Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France)
Istvan Nemeti, Visiting Lecturer (Alfred Renyi Institute of Mathematics of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences); PhD,
Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Denes Petz, Visiting Lecturer (Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary); PhD, Hungarian Academy of
Sciences
Laszlo Pyber, Visiting Lecturer (Hungarian Academy of Sciences); PhD, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Vicentiu Radulescu, Visiting Lecturer (University of Craiova, Romania); PhD, Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France,
PhD, University of Craiova, Romania
Gabor Sagi, Visiting Lecturer, (Alfred Renyi Institute of Mathematics of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences); PhD, Eotvos
Lorand University, Hungary
Lajos Soukop, Visiting Lecturer (Alfred Renyi Institute of Mathematics of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences); PhD, Eotvos
Lorand University, Budapest, Hungary
Jozsef Szabados, Visiting Lecturer (Alfred Renyi Institute of Mathematics of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences); PhD,
Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Andras Szucs, Visiting Lecturer (Eotvos Lorand University, Hungary); PhD, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Balint Toth, Visiting Lecturer (Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary); PhD, Hungarian Academy of
Sciences
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MEDIEVAL STUDIES
Nador utca 9, 1051 Budapest , Hungary
Tel: (36-1) 327-3051
Fax: (36-1) 327-3055
Email: medstud@ceu.hu
Website: http://www.ceu.hu/medstud/
Jozsef Laszlovszky, Head of Department
Gabor Klaniczay, Director of Doctoral Studies
Csilla Dobos, Department Coordinator
Annabella Pal, MA Coordinator
Dorottya Domanovszky, PhD Coordinator
Degrees offered:
Average length of study:
Graduation requirements:
Master of Arts in Medieval Studies (MA)
Doctor of Philosophy in Medieval Studies (PhD)
MA: ten months, PhD: three years
MA: 32 course credits; Master's thesis and its defense
(8 credits)
PhD: minimum of 20 course credits; comprehensive
examination; dissertation and its defense.
There is a growing interest currently in study and research opportunities of a comparative nature, where both plurality and
synthesis are emphasized. Students are searching for study centers where a view of the past is presented which is able to
overcome partisan views and myths of national histories. The enormous losses of the region's cultural and historical heritage
(both material and spiritual as well as ethical and political) over the last 100 years have necessitated a totally new approach
towards the interpretation and preservation of these values (both in their concrete material form and in the form of traditions
and identities).
The department emphasizes and concentrates on the "plurality" of medieval civilization, which was characterized by the
interaction of Latin, Orthodox and Oriental Christianity, Islam and Judaism. This included both confrontation and mutual
borrowing; the study of these may help to handle problems which are "multicultural" in character in the present as well.
Jozsef Laszlovszky
THE MASTER’S PROGRAM
The Department of Medieval Studies offers interdisciplinary courses focusing on the medieval (ca. 500-1550 AD) civilization
of Europe. The program also deals with different ways of communication, migration of people, mobility of objects, texts, and
ideas in the larger medieval oikumene, including Asia and Northern Africa. Special attention is given to the interactions
between Medieval Christian (Latin, Byzantine and Oriental alike), Jewish and Islamic cultures including the Slavia Orthodoxia.
Intertextual relations of different medieval source languages (Latin, Greek, Old Church Slavonic, Hebrew, Arab, Turkish, etc.)
will also be explored. The program provides broad grounding in these fields and aims to train students in advanced research
with special reference to interdisciplinary, comparative, and supranational issues. The study of Central and Eastern European
monuments is of special interest to the department. In spite of huge losses incurred during the many wars since the Middle
Ages, the region is rich in medieval monuments, documents and vestiges of the past yet to be unearthed. Neither the artistic and
architectural monuments nor the collections of ancient documents in archives and libraries have been exhaustively examined
with up-to-date methods or analyzed from the perspective of modern scholarship.
The Medieval Studies one-year MA program is a combination of formal coursework (32 credits for seminars and research
method courses) and supervised individual research leading to a thesis (8 credits); it is thus considered both a taught and
research-based MA.
The program is registered to grant the Master of Arts degree in Medieval Studies by the Board of Regents of the University of
the State of New York (US) for and on behalf of the New York State Education Department.
Entry Requirements for the Master's Program
Students seeking admission to the Medieval Studies Department's MA program must meet the general CEU admissions
requirements (see Part V; General Admissions Requirements) and submit a 500-word outline of their proposed research topic
together with the specification of both the primary sources and literature to be studied. Familiarity with and experience in the
basic skills of research as well as a working knowledge of the relevant source language(s) (both modern and medieval, if any)
are expected from all entering students.
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Master's Program Structure
The Medieval Studies MA program is divided into a three-week Pre-Session, two semesters and a Spring Session. The PreSession is designed to introduce students to the resources available at CEU and elsewhere in Budapest and includes an
introductory course in English for academic purposes, optional survival Hungarian classes, Latin or Greek courses at all levels,
computer training, library orientation sessions and an individual discussion on research planning. The first and second
semesters consist of mandatory courses and elective seminars. The Spring Session is devoted to shorter reading courses and
thesis-writing workshops.
Throughout the year students are provided with guidance with both individual and group research as well as the discussion of
their findings. Members of the faculty offer guidance, assistance and supervision for the students' own creative work and
information covering fields students may not have studied earlier. The department seeks to ensure that the courses chosen will
most effectively balance specific research interests with interdisciplinary training. A tentative program for the entire year is
individually discussed and designed for each student in September. Minor changes reflecting new interests on the part of the
student are always possible.
Research and Internship Opportunities
The department's main fields of research are history of ideas and institutions, Latin and Orthodox Christianity, interaction of
religions, economic and urban history, history of everyday life, history of art and architecture, archaeology, philosophy,
medieval languages and literature and Byzantine studies. The department has a unique medievalist research library in
cooperation with Eotvos Lorand University (ELTE), Budapest, and a computer center specializing in the study of visual records
of the Middle Ages.
THE DOCTORAL PROGRAM
The Medieval Studies PhD program normally lasts for three years. Students admitted to the doctoral program become
probationary doctoral candidates. During this period students take a series of courses (20 credits), pass a general examination
based on a detailed dissertation prospectus and covering several aspects of medieval studies. Once these requirements are
fulfilled, students become doctoral candidates and are allowed up to five years to complete their doctoral theses. During the
second or third year doctoral students will be given the opportunity (through exchange agreements) to spend one semester (or
up to six months) abroad at the university most suitable for their particular research interests. This possibility is an integral part
of each student's individual study plan and is sponsored by CEU.
The program is registered to grant the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Medieval Studies by the Board of Regents of the
University of the State of New York (US) for and on behalf of the New York State Education Department.
Entry Requirements for the Doctoral Program
The Department of Medieval Studies admits students to its PhD program who meet the following criteria:
a) Graduates of the department's MA program with a strong thesis and a promising research topic; or
b) Graduates of other universities with an MA in one of the fields of medieval studies provided that they submit a three-page
outline of their MA theses in English. It is expected that applicants present evidence of the interdisciplinary character of their
previous medieval studies and their familiarity with research methods.
All applicants to the PhD program are required to submit a three- to five-page description of the proposed PhD thesis including
research questions, theory and methodology, current status of the project, and a one- to two-page research proposal.
Doctoral Support Program for non-CEU Students
The Doctoral Support Program is open to graduate students registered in a doctoral program at an accredited institution of
higher education. Positions are held on either a semester or academic year basis. During their residence at CEU, the
doctorandi/ae will receive consultation and supervision from CEU faculty. Although not required to attend classes, they are
encouraged to interact with other students and faculty, present their work in informal workshops, and in general participate in
the life of the department.
SELECTED LIST OF COURSES (BASED ON 2002/2003)
• Pre-Session
Latin and Greek: Beginner/Intermediate/ Advanced: Gyorgy Karsai
Survival Hungarian: Language Teaching Center
Visits to Libraries, Archives and Museum Collections in Budapest: Katalin Szende
Introduction to Academic Writing: Judith Rasson
• Semester I
Master's Program: Mandatory Courses
Research Methodology and Academic Writing for Medievalists: Judith Rasson
Field Trip Bibliography and Consultation: Jozsef Laszlovszky, Bela Zsolt Szakacs
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Introduction to Medieval Studies Bibliography and Research Methods: Janos Bak
MA Thesis Seminar: resident faculty members
Languages (intermediate or advanced Arabic, Greek, and Latin,): Aziz Al-Azmeh, Istvan Perczel, Gyorgy Karsai
Master's Program: Elective Seminars
Medieval Philosophy (research methods course): Gyorgy Gereby
Reading Byzantine Text (advanced Greek): Istvan Perczel
Christianity in the Late Antiquity: Marianne Saghy
Introduction to History of Dogma: Istvan Perczel
Introduction to Medieval Philosophy: Gyorgy Gereby
History of Daily Life: Gerhard Jaritz
Latin Paleography and Diplomatics: Janos Bak, Laszlo Veszpremy
Signs and Symbols: Janos Bak
The Culture of Humanism: Marcell Sebok
Translation Seminar on Medieval Sources (advanced Latin): Janos Bak
Medieval Architecture: Bela Zsolt Szakacs
Archival Sources and Interpretations: Katalin Szende
Economic History: Balazs Nagy
Historical Anthropology, New Trends: Aziz Al-Azmeh
Byzantine Literature: Wolfram Horandner
Image of the Others: Felicitas Schmieder
Slavonic Manuscripts and Textual Interpretations: Ralph Cleminson
Languages (French, German, Italian, etc.): TBA
Doctoral Program: Mandatory Courses
Doctoral Seminar: resident faculty members
Research Seminar: resident faculty members
Advanced Research Methodology: Alice Choyke
Academic Practica: TBA
• Semester II
Master's Program: Mandatory Courses
Research Methodology and Academic Writing Consultation for Medievalists: Judith Rasson
Languages (intermediate or advanced Arabic, Greek, and Latin): Aziz Al-Azmeh, Istvan Perczel, Gyorgy Karsai
Field Trip Consultation (individual): resident faculty members
MA Thesis Seminar: resident faculty members
Master's Program: Elective Seminars
Jewish Communities in Medieval Towns: Hanna Zaremska
Islam, Jewish, Christian Interaction: Hanna Kassis
Gender and Space: Gerhard Jaritz
Castle and Society: Jozsef Laszlovszky
Reading Byzantine Text (Advanced Greek): Istvan Perczel
Legal Sources: Guth DeLloyd
Medieval Manuscript Illumination: Bela Zsolt Szakacs
Byzantine and Slavonic Manuscripts: Elissaveta Moussakova
Hagiography: TBA
Mendicant Orders: Sylvain Piron
Doctoral Program: Mandatory Courses
Doctoral Seminar: resident faculty members
Research Seminar: resident faculty members
Academic Practica: TBA
Advanced Research Methodology (Natural Scientific Methods): Alice Choyke
• Spring Session
Master's Program: Mandatory Courses
MA Thesis Workshop: resident faculty members
Two seminars to be elected
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Master's Program: Elective Courses
Musicology: Nancy van Deusen
Old Church Slavonic Texts: Ralph Cleminson
Crusader Literature: Maria Dobozy
ALUMNI PROFILE
Upon completion of the Master's program, students have solid experience with research methodology, analytical reasoning,
medieval sources and the secondary literature of the field. Alumni have enrolled in doctoral programs at CEU, Oxford,
Cambridge, Katholieke Université in Leuven, Université Paris X-Nanterre, the Warburg Institute, Johns Hopkins University,
Yale University, the University of California, Los Angeles, and other European and American universities. Others are
employed as research fellows or faculty members throughout the region, pursue careers in research institutes or museums, edit
and translate books and journals or manage cultural monuments and collections.
At present, CEU alumni of the Department of Medieval Studies with whom the university is in contact are studying and
employed in the following fields:
INSTITUTION TYPE:
Continuing Studies
Non-profit: Education & Research Institutions
Non-profit: International Organizations
Non-profit: Public Interest & Advocacy Groups
Private Sector: Business
Public Sector: Government
Self-employed
Public Sector: State-owned Business
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FACULTY (based on 2002/2003)
Aziz Al-Azmeh, Distinguished Visiting Professor (Humanities Center, CEU); PhD in Oriental Studies, University of Oxford,
UK
Janos Bak, Professor; PhD, Goettingen University, Germany
Marianna Birnbaum, Visiting Faculty (UCLA, US); PhD, Eotvos Lorand University, Hungary
Alice Choyke, Visiting Faculty (Aquincum Museum, Budapest); PhD, University of New York, US
Ralph Cleminson, Visiting Faculty (Portsmouth University); PhD, University College, Oxford, UK
Nancy van Deusen, Visiting Faculty (The Claremont Graduate School, US); PhD, Indiana University, US
Maria Dobozy, Visiting Faculty (University of Utah, US); PhD, University of Kansas, US
Gyorgy Gereby, Visiting Faculty (Eotvos Lorand University, Hungary); PhD, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Guth DeLloyd, Visiting Faculty (University of Manitoba, Canada); PhD, University of London, UK
Wolfram Horander, Visiting Faculty (University of Vienna, Austria); PhD, University of Vienna, Austria
Gerhard Jaritz, Professor (CEU/University of Graz); PhD, Graz University, Austria
Gyorgy Karsai, Visiting Faculty (Janus Pannonius University, Hungary/CEU); PhD, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Hanna Kassis, Visiting Faculty (University of British Columbia, Canada); PhD, Harvard University; Professor Emeritus
Gabor Klaniczay, Professor; PhD, Hungarian Academy of Sciences; Director of Doctoral Studies
Jozsef Laszlovszky, Associate Professor; PhD, Hungarian Academy of Sciences; Head of Department
Elissaveta Moussakova, Visiting Faculty (Institute of Art Studies, Bulgaria); PhD, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
Balazs Nagy, Visiting Faculty (Eotvos Lorand University, Hungary); PhD, Eotvos Lorand University, Hungary
Istvan Perczel, Associate Professor; PhD, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Judith Rasson, Assistant Professor; PhD, New York University, US
Marianne Saghy, Associate Professor; PhD, University of Princeton, US
Felicitas Schmieder, Visiting Faculty (University of Frankfurt am Main); PhD, Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universitat, Germany
Marcell Sebok, Assistant Professor; PhD, Eotvos Lorand University, Hungary
Bela Zsolt Szakacs, Visiting Faculty (Pazmany Peter Catholic University, Hungary/CEU); PhD, Hungarian Academy of
Sciences
Katalin Szende, Assistant Professor; PhD, Eotvos Lorand University, Hungary
Laszlo Veszpremy, Visiting Faculty (Institute of Military History, Hungary); PhD, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Hanna Zaremska, Visiting Faculty (Polish Academy of Sciences); PhD, University of Warsaw, Poland
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NATIONALISM STUDIES PROGRAM
Nador u. 9, 1051 Budapest, Hungary
Tel: (36-1) 327-3000 ext.: 2086
Fax: (36-1) 235-6102
Email: nationalism@ceu.hu
Website: http://www.ceu.hu/nation
Maria Kovacs, Program Director
Szabolcs Pogonyi, Program Coordinator
Degrees offered:
Master of Arts in Nationalism Studies (MA)
PhD specialization in Nationalism Studies
available under the PhD in Comparative History of Central, Southeastern and Eastern
Europe
Average length of study:
MA: ten months;
PhD: three years
MA: 32 course credits; Master's thesis and its defense
(8 credits)
PhD: total of 56 credits, including credits for coursework, consultation, research, tutorial,
dissertation writing, teaching assistance, and the PhD research seminar
Graduation requirements:
We encourage you to apply to our program if you wish to engage in an empirical and theoretical study of nationalism, selfdetermination, ethnic conflict, xenophobia, minority protection and the related theme of globalization. We offer a
comprehensive introduction to the main approaches to the study of nationalism involving the disciplines of history, sociology,
anthropology, legal studies, political science and political theory.
As you know, very few universities in international higher education provide this kind of specialization on both the MA and
PhD level. Our distinctive focus, intellectually exciting teaching profile and interdisciplinary approach have been developed by
eminent experts in the field, including Rogers Brubaker, Will Kymlicka, Yael Tamir, Tibor Varady, Michael Stewart and Erica
Benner. We are proud to have them among our faculty. Our common focus is to explore how liberal norms and models of
dealing with ethnocultural diversity can be adapted in Central and Eastern Europe and other parts of the world. Our approach
is widely comparative. This helps us to avoid the dangers of parochialism, auto-celebratory tendencies and epistemological
insiderism and to provide an open, critical, non-sectarian and cosmopolitan perspective on the study of nationalism. Please
consult our webpage for further details on our courses.
As a student in our program you will benefit from the resources of our excellent faculty and high-quality student body and from
the uniquely lively atmosphere of Budapest, at the heart of Central Europe.
Maria Kovacs
THE MASTER’S PROGRAM
The Nationalism Studies Program was established at Central European University by the late Ernst Gellner with the goal of
promoting the study of nationalism in the post-communist countries of Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet
Union. The aim of the program is to engage students in an empirical and theoretical study of issues of nationalism, selfdetermination, problems of state-formation, ethnic conflict, minority protection and the related theme of globalization.
Drawing upon the uniquely supranational milieu of Central European University, it encourages a critical and non-sectarian
study of nationalism.
Students are encouraged to engage in an interdisciplinary study of nationalism, a subject that is inherently and fundamentally
interdisciplinary. For this reason, the international teaching staff has been assembled to represent a wide range of disciplinary
expertise relevant to the study of nationalism including history, social theory, economics, legal studies, sociology,
anthropology, international relations and political science. The program offers a wide selection of courses that provide a
complex theoretical grounding in problems associated with nationhood and nationalism combined with advanced training in the
methodology of applied social science. Additional courses focus on placing problems of nationalism in the context of economic
and political transition as well as constitution building in post-1989 Central and Eastern Europe with a comparative outlook on
regime transitions outside the region.
The Master of Arts degree in Nationalism Studies is registered by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New
York (US) for and on behalf of the New York State Education Department.
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Entry Requirements for the Master's Program
Applicants to the Master's program must meet the general CEU admissions requirements (see Part V; General Admissions
Requirements) and submit a 500-word outline of their proposed research topic and one writing sample, e.g., a term paper of
minimum ten pages.
Master's Program Structure
The academic year is divided into a three-week Pre-Session, two semesters and a Spring Session. During the Pre-Session
students will be given information about the resources available at the university and in Budapest, and will pass a course in
basic computer skills. A readings course will also be offered in the Pre-Session. Semesters I and II include courses and
seminars. In the Spring Session, students write their MA theses.
All students are required to maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA), earn a standard number of credits per semester
and attend classes as required by the program. Students are required to earn 24 credits from designated core courses. Classes
from other departments can be selected for up to 4 credits per semester. Most courses are in seminar format; active
participation is required.
PHD SPECIALIZATION IN NATIONALISM STUDIES
A PhD specialization in Nationalism Studies is offered by the CEU Department of History, PhD in Comparative History of
Central, Southeastern and Eastern Europe. MA graduates of the Nationalism Studies Program may also apply to the PhD
program in Political Science, based on a special agreement between the two units.
Entry Requirements for the Doctoral Program
Candidates for the History PhD program with a specialization in Nationalism Studies must meet the general CEU admissions
requirements (see Part V; General Admissions Requirements) and submit a 500-word outline of their proposed research topic
and one writing sample, e.g. a term paper of a minimum of ten pages. Applicants should also submit three letters of
recommendation. A joint History-Nationalism Studies selection committee will review applications. Candidates for the PhD
program in the framework of the special agreement between the Nationalism Studies Program and the Political Science
Department must meet the general CEU admissions requirements and the admission criteria of the Political Science
Department. Applicants for the Doctoral Support Program must meet the general CEU admissions requirements.
Doctoral Support Program for non-CEU Students
The Doctoral Support Program in Nationalism Studies is available to students enrolled in full-time doctoral programs at
accredited universities and institutions of higher education. Participants in the program receive consultation and supervision
from CEU faculty to allow them to integrate nationalism studies into their research. There is no requirement to attend classes,
but participants are encouraged to work in informal workshops and contribute to the life of the Nationalism Studies Program.
While students may apply at any time during their PhD studies, those at the dissertation-writing stage are particularly suitable
for the program.
Special Educational Projects: Jewish Studies Project
The Jewish Studies Project offers a specialization in Jewish Studies for Master's and doctoral students in the History
Department and the Nationalism Studies Program. A formal recognition of a completed Jewish Studies Specialization is
offered to students who, beside completing the requirements of the History Department or the Nationalism Studies Program as
contained in the Program Register and the Admissions Bulletin, select 12 credits from elective courses offered in the
framework of the Jewish Studies Specialization. Students wishing to complete the Jewish Studies Specialization are also
required to write their Master's theses under the supervision of professors offering courses in the Nationalism Studies Program
within the framework of the Jewish Studies Specialization.
All credits earned in Jewish Studies Master's and doctoral classes are accepted by the History Department or, respectively, the
Nationalism Studies Program.
Students can compete for Jewish Studies Research Support Grants, which are funded by the American Jewish Committee, the
Yad Hanadiv Foundation and a number of Eastern European Jewish communities. All students specializing in Jewish Studies
are strongly encouraged to apply for these grants.
The Jewish Studies specialization is made possible by the generous support of the Yad Hanadiv Foundation and Central
European University. It is directed by Professor Andras Kovacs, Academic Director, who is a faculty member of the
Nationalism Studies Program. For further information students should contact the department coordinator.
SELECTED LIST OF COURSES (BASED ON 2002/2003)
• Semester I
Academic Writing I: Michael Miller
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Anthropological Approaches to Ethnicity, Racism and Nationalism: Michael Stewart
Can Western Models of Minority Rights Be Applied in Eastern Europe?: Will Kymlicka
Law and Ethnicity: Tibor Varady
Nationalism and Contemporary Politics: Petr Lom
Nationalism and National Feeling: Economic and Sociological Approach: Andras Kovacs
Nation-state Building in Central Europe and the Balkans: The Break-up of Czechoslovakia and of Yugoslavia in a Comparative
Perspective: Jacques Rupnik
Nationalist Doctrines and Political Thought: Erica Benner
Recognition and Resentment: Petr Lom
The Emergence of Zionism: Michael Miller
• Semester II
Academic Writing I: Michael Miller
Art and Nation: the Rise of the National Idiom in Central European Literature and the Visual Arts: Tibor Frank
Debates About Self-Determination and External Minority Protection in the 20th Century : Maria Kovacs
Ethnic and Religious Dimensions of Modernization in Central Europe: Problem Areas and Empirical Approaches: Victor
Karady
Interpretations of Modern Anti-Semitism: Andras Kovacs
Minorities in the Balkans: Panayote Dimitras
Thesis Seminar: Maria Kovacs
Can Liberal Nationalism be Implemented: The case of Israel: Yael Tamir
Theory and Research on Nationalism in the New Europe: Rogers Brubaker
ALUMNI PROFILE
Upon completion of the program, students will have solid experience with research methodology in their field, have acquired
analytical skills necessary in dealing with the complex phenomenon of nationalism and will in general be equipped with
sufficient academic background to make contributions in academia, NGO's, or in government and international institutions.
At present, CEU alumni of the Nationalism Studies Program with whom the university is in contact are studying and employed
in the following fields:
INSTITUTION TYPE:
Continuing Studies
Non-profit: Education & Research Institutions
Non-profit: International Organizations
Non-profit: Public Interest & Advocacy Groups
Private Sector: Business
Public Sector: Government
Self-employed
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FACULTY (based on 2002/2003)
Erica Benner, Visiting Faculty (London School of Economics, UK); DPhil, Oxford University, UK
Rogers Brubaker, Visiting Faculty (University of California, US); MA, University of Sussex, UK
Panayote Dimitras, Visiting Faculty; PhD, Harvard University, US
Victor Karady, Recurrent Visiting Professor (CEU/Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales, France); Diplome de
demographie, Paris University, France; Senior Research Director of CNRS
Maria Kovacs, Associate Professor; PhD, Hungarian Academy of Sciences; Program Director
Andras Kovacs, Associate Professor; PhD, Eotvos Lorand University, Hungary
Will Kymlicka, Visiting Faculty (Queens University, Canada); DPhil, Oxford University, UK
Petr Lom, Associate Professor; PhD, Harvard University, US
Michael Miller, Academic Writing Instructor; MA, Columbia University, US
Gaspar Miklos Tamas, Visiting Professor (CEU/Hungarian Academy of Sciences); PhD, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Jacques Rupnik, Visiting Faculty (FNSP/CERI); PhD, Sorbonne, France
Yael Tamir, Visiting Faculty (University of Tel Aviv, Israel); PhD, Oxford University, UK
Michael Stewart, Visiting Professor (University College London, UK); PhD, London School of Economics, UK
Tibor Varady, University Professor; SJD, Harvard Law School, US;
Chair of the International Business Law Program
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PHILOSOPHY
Nador u. 11, 1051 Budapest, Hungary
Tel: (36-1) 327-3806
Fax: (36-1) 327-3072
Email: biberk@ceu.hu
Website: http://www.ceu.hu/phil/
Ferenc Huoranszki, Head of Department
Kriszta Biber, Department Coordinator
Degrees offered:
Average length of study:
Graduation requirements:
Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy (PhD)
three years
28 course credits in the first year, extended essay comprehensive examination; dissertation
specific courses; dissertation and its defense.
Philosophy, as I see it, has two faces. While it is an essentially problem-solving enterprise it is also an important part of
intellectual history. Therefore we have designed a program that aims to combine analytic and historical approaches to
philosophy. The historical part includes Greek and Medieval philosophy as well as the history of 17th and 18th century
rationalism and empiricism. Analytic philosophy was—or at least was regarded as—inimical to such classical philosophical
disciplines as metaphysics, ethics or the philosophy of religion. In addition to philosophy of language and epistemology I find it
especially important, however, to put great emphasis on these classical topics as well as on the recently more fashionable areas
of philosophy of mind, and social and political philosophy. My conviction is that in philosophy no problem is illegitimate to
raise and investigate as far as reasonable and comprehensive arguments can be put forward to discuss them.
Ferenc Huoranszki
THE DOCTORAL PROGRAM
The main purpose of the Department of Philosophy is to train professionals who will be prepared to undertake academic
careers, as researchers or university teachers. The program takes advantage of the unique opportunity offered by CEU, a
university registered in the United States but located in Central Europe, by promoting a scholarly attitude which combines
historical and analytical approaches in philosophy. The curriculum is so designed that students are required to study in each of
the major fields of contemporary philosophy. A specialization in history of philosophy is also available including the possibility
of specialization in ancient philosophy. Thus, it is envisaged that the alumni of the department will have the rare ability to
conduct a dialogue across the dividing lines occasionally fragmenting the philosophical discipline. The PhD program in
Philosophy started in 2000.
The PhD program in Philosophy is registered by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York (US) for and
on behalf of the New York State Education Department.
Entry requirements for the Doctoral Program
Candidates must have a BA degree in philosophy, or the equivalent. They are required to have a background in the history of
philosophy (major ancient and medieval thinkers, Cartesianism, British empiricism and classical German philosophy) and in
logic (propositional and predicate logic). Those who do not meet the second requirement may be accepted on the condition that
they enroll in a logic course in the first year, over and above the standard requirements of seven courses.
Applicants to the program must meet the general CEU admissions requirements (see Part V; General Admissions
Requirements) and submit an essay of 1500-2500 words on an appropriate philosophical topic.
Doctoral Program Structure
In the first year, students must earn 32 credits. At the end of the first year, they must pass the comprehensive examination. In
the second year students have to earn 16 credits in dissertation-specific courses, and by the end of the third year they must
successfully finish and defend their dissertations.
The program includes three areas of study: 1) various topics in the history of philosophy; 2) contemporary epistemology and
metaphysics; and 3) ethics and political philosophy. Every student must choose one area of specialization.
During the first year, students are required to earn 28 credits by coursework, four credits by an extended essay and pass a
comprehensive examination (4 credits). In the second year, students must complete four further optional courses. In addition to
the courses offered by the program, students will have the option of attending courses cross-listed with other CEU
departments/programs. Students are also required to attend a research seminar in which they discuss each other's work. The
third year will focus on dissertation writing. Invited lecturers may offer special courses to advanced students. Successful
students may receive financial assistance for spending up to one year of their studies at Western European or US institutions.
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SELECTED LIST OF COURSES (BASED ON 2002/2003)
Moral and Political Philosophy
Ethics: Lorand Ambrus-Lakatos
Political and Legal Obligation: Janos Kis
Freedom and Responsibility: Ferenc Huoranszki
Decision Theory: Lorand Ambrus-Lakatos
Philosophy of Action: Ferenc Huoranszki
Philosophy of the Social Sciences: Ferenc Huoranszki
Political Legitimacy: Nenad Dimitrievic
Metaphysics, Epistemology and Philosophy of Mind
Freedom and Responsibility: Ferenc Huoranszki
Philosophy of Science: Katalin Farkas, Yehuda Elkana
Philosophy of Language: Katalin Farkas
Philosophy of Mind: Howard Robinson
Contemporary Epistemology: Katalin Farkas
Conceptual Knowledge: Nenad Miscevic
Ancient Philosophy of Mind: Istvan Bodnar
Plato's Timaeus and its Predecessors: Istvan Bodnar, Gabor Betegh
History of Philosophy
Empiricism: Howard Robinson
Introduction to Medieval Philosophy: Gyorgy Gereby
Aristotle: An Introduction: Istvan Bodnar
Kant to Nietzsche: Modernity in German Philosophy: Pavel Barsa
Plato: Gabor Betegh
Philosophy in the Renaissance: R. Blum
Stoics, Epicureans and Sceptics: Gabor Betegh
Ancient Philosophy of Mind: Istvan Bodnar
Plato's Timaeus and its Predecessors: Istvan Bodnar, Gabor Betegh
`FACULTY (based on 2002/2003)
Lorand Ambrus-Lakatos, Assistant Professor; PhD, Princeton University, US
Gabor Betegh, Assistant Professor; PhD, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Istvan M. Bodnar, Visiting Professor (Eotvos Lorand University, Hungary); PhD, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Katalin Farkas, Assistant Professor; PhD, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Michael Griffin, Assistant Professor; PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago, US
Ferenc Huoranszki, Associate Professor; PhD, Hungarian Academy of Sciences; Head of Department
Janos Kis, University Professor; MA, Eotvos Lorand University, Hungary
George Markus, Visiting Professor (University of Sydney, Australia); PhD, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Nenad Miscevic, Visiting Recurrent Associate Professor (University of Maribor, Slovenia); PhD, University of Ljubljana,
Slovenia
Howard M. Robinson, Professor; PhD, Liverpool University, UK
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POLITICAL SCIENCE
Nador u. 9, 1051 Budapest, Hungary
Tel: (36-1) 327-3025
Fax: (36-1) 327-3087
Email: polsci@ceu.hu
Website: http://www.ceu.hu/polsci/polsdir.html
Nenad Dimitrijevic, Head of Department
Gabor Toka, Director of the PhD Program
Krisztina Zsukotynszky, Department Coordinator
Eva Lafferthon, PhD Program Coordinator
Degrees offered:
Average length of study:
Graduation requirements:
Master of Arts in Politics and the Political Economy of the Post-Communist
Transition (MA)
Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science (PhD)
MA: ten months; PhD: three years
MA: 32 course credits; thesis and its defense (8 credits)
PhD: 32 course credits; comprehensive examination; dissertation and its defense.
As a community of students, faculty and staff, the Political Science Department is committed to academic freedom, equal
access to education and collegial self-governance. Our ultimate aim is to enable our diverse student body to become successful
and influential professionals in the future social, political and academic life of their home countries.
Nenad Dimitrijevic
THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Political Science offers Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy programs in Political Science registered
by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York (US) for and on behalf of the New York State Education
Department.
The Department of Political Science provides a comprehensive program of instruction and research in the fundamental areas of
the discipline: political institutions and processes; the origins, development and transformation of theory and concepts;
understanding different approaches to political analysis; political philosophy; social theory; political economy; public policy;
political and economic sociology; constitutionalism and the legal contexts necessary for understanding politics and debates
about it.
The cognitive skills the department seeks to impart include the employment of different methods of analysis and critical
thinking. Use of these will enable students to deepen and broaden their knowledge of politics and to articulate their own ethical
stance on issues studied.
The department strives to develop and nurture a scholarly community of faculty and students who engage in a common process
of education and research, with emphasis on understanding the problems and challenges contemporary political communities
and their citizens face.
THE MASTER’S PROGRAM
The Master's program offers a standard curriculum in political theory and methods. Against this background the program
focuses on the politics and political economy of the post-communist transition within a comparative and international
perspective.
The Master's program has a dual goal. It educates future scholars in political science or political economy, particularly those
who intend to teach in or about the region. In addition, it trains those who plan to become policy-makers or expert civil servants
in their countries.
The program builds its arguments on the methods of economics, philosophy, jurisprudence, history and sociology and weaves
them into the truly interdisciplinary fabric of politics. Second, the program combines US standards in research and teaching
with the particular requirements of an international student body actively recruited from the entire post-communist region
(although not exclusively limited to it). Students have the opportunity to both reach a better understanding of the major issues
in the politics of the region and to build upon their own experiences. Most of the department's faculty is resident at CEU;
therefore faculty is available to students throughout the year, so that students can build strong and fruitful working
relationships.
Graduate education at the Department of Political Science makes wide uses of the current research on the politics of new
democracies and of sociopolitical transition. From the first year of its existence, the department has organized large-scale
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research on selected topics related to the transition from communism to democracy and the market. It has developed research
excellence in:
- The study of democratization through the lenses of multiple subdisciplines
- Social theory
- Comparative politics, especially party systems and voting behavior
- Political economy and economic sociology of transformation and internationalization
- Social movements and NGOs in post-communist transformation
- Overcoming the legacies of authoritarianism in the political culture of the post-communist countries
- Minority rights in the context of universal human rights
Entry Requirements for the Master's Program
Students seeking admission to the Political Science Department's MA program must meet the general CEU admissions
requirements (see Part V; General Admissions Requirements). Successful applicants typically hold a first degree in economics,
history, law, political science or sociology, although other degrees will be given consideration. Applicants must attach a 500word typewritten statement of purpose, as well as evidence of good TOEFL results (a minimum score of 213/550 is required).
Master's Program Structure
The Master's program is designed to lead from theoretical analysis to empirical research on the most important questions about
the exit from communism and future political developments. Students are expected to master the theoretical, methodological
and analytical skills necessary for empirical investigation by the end of Semester I, when the weight of the curriculum is on
subjects such as rational choice theory, political philosophy and statistics. The focus of the curriculum in Semester II is on
empirical issues, with a bias towards the political problems of transitions to, and consolidation of, democracy and a market
economy. Compact courses taught by outstanding visiting academics are integrated with comprehensive courses in the core
program. Minor changes in the curriculum are possible from year to year.
Degree Requirements
Courses generally earn 4 credits; students are required to earn 32 credits over the two semesters. The non-credit Academic
Writing course is mandatory for all students.
Some of the courses offered have the status of core courses. They cover the analytical and empirical foundations of the Master's
program. The core courses are organized in four groups. At least 16 out of 32 credits should be earned by attending and
completing core courses, one in each of four fields: statistics, micro- and macroeconomics, comparative politics and social and
political theory. Within this constraint, each student decides for herself/ himself how many core courses to take within one
semester.
THE DOCTORAL PROGRAM
The doctoral program in Political Science is aimed at training a new generation of scholars who will be able to contribute much
needed skills and standards in political science to the academic institutions of Central and Eastern Europe and other areas of the
world. The PhD program is primarily oriented towards academia.
In order to improve the quality of the doctoral study, the department has been making strong efforts to integrate its PhD
students into ongoing departmental research projects, as well as to link them to the best possible researchers in their specific
fields, and to expose them at a very early stage of their dissertation writing to an international scholarly environment. As part of
these efforts, the department has established cooperation with the Society of Comparative Research, with the specific aim of
organizing a PhD student retreat. This retreat allows some of the best students to present their "ideas in the making" before an
audience consisting of PhD students from some of the leading US universities and their supervisors, outstanding scholars in the
field of comparative social studies.
In the first year, the PhD Program in Political Science will offer courses organized in four tracks:
- Social and Political Theory
- Comparative Politics
- Political Economy/ Public Policy
- International Relations
Entry Requirements for the Doctoral Program
Applicants to the doctoral program must attach a 500-word statement of purpose, as well as a three page summary of their MA
thesis.
The Department of Political Science admits the following categories of students to its doctoral program:
a) students from the department's MA program with a 3.3 grade point average or higher and a strong thesis;
b) graduates of other universities with an MA in Political Science, provided that in addition to holding a 3.3 grade point
average or higher they submit a three-page summary of their MA thesis in English and present evidence of good TOEFL results
(a minimum score of 250/600 is required);
c) applicants from CEU or other universities with an MA in a social science discipline other than politics (preferably
economics, sociology, law, history or anthropology). In addition to having earned a 3.3 grade point average or higher, they
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should submit a three-page summary of their MA thesis in English, and commit themselves to earning 16 credits in courses
from the core curriculum of the department's MA program in the course of their PhD studies. Alternatively, they can take a
general exam in these subjects before submitting their dissertation. Applicants must present evidence of good TOEFL results (a
minimum score of 250/600 is required).
Applications for the International Relations Track of the Political Science Department doctoral program will be evaluated by a
joint IRES-Political Science selection committee.
Doctoral Program Structure
In the first year of the doctoral program students are referred to as probationary doctoral candidates. Probationary doctoral
candidates must earn 32 credits during the first year by attending courses at the Department of Political Science. Specialization
in a major and a minor field of study (track) is required. From the total of 32 credits, students must earn 16 credits in the field
of their major, and 8 credits in their minor field. The remainder can be taken from the department's PhD courses or other
departments' doctoral programs in agreement with the advisor.
The first year starts with personal consultations between the probationary doctoral candidates and the Director of the Doctoral
Program. Students are assigned a temporary supervisor with whom they must discuss their study plan for the first year and
whom they must consult while preparing their dissertation proposal (prospectus) for the comprehensive examination. By the
end of the second semester of the first year probationary doctoral candidates are required to present the prospectus of their
doctoral dissertation indicating the topic and presenting an outline of the concept. A detailed research plan, a bibliography, a
short description of the resources needed to conduct the research and the names of research persons other than the supervisors
with whom the student might consult must be included.
The first year of doctoral studies is ended by a comprehensive examination. Those who pass the comprehensive examination
successfully have the right to submit and defend their dissertation at the Department of Political Science. Full fellowships are
not available for all eligible individuals who fall into this category and therefore funding for continuation into doctoral
candidacy is highly competitive.
The doctoral dissertation is an academic dissertation of 150-250 pages, which meets the general standards of the university and
follows the style sheet issued by the Department of Political Science. It can be submitted for evaluation and defense no later
than five years after the doctoral student passed the comprehensive exam.
SELECTED LIST OF COURSES (BASED ON 2002/2003)
Master's Program
• Core Courses
Students are required to take one course from each of four core groups.
Core Group 1:
Elementary Statistics for Political Research I: Andras Vetier
Elementary Statistics for Political Research II: Andras Vetier
Core Group 2:
Political Theory
Contemporary Political Philosophy: Lorand Ambrus-Lakatos
Constitutional Theory: Andras Bragyova
Core Group 3:
Comparative Politics
Comparative Political Research I: Gabor Toka
Comparative Political Research II: Andras Bozoki, Zsolt Enyedi
Core Group 4:
Political Economy
Macroeconomics and Politics: Attila Folsz
Rational Choice: Balazs Varadi, Ivan Csaba
• Elective Courses
Transnational Civil Society: Laszlo Bruszt
Game Theory and Political Applications: Balazs Varadi
Post-Communist Constitutionalism: Nenad Dimitrijevic
Political Identity: Carol Harrington
Democracy, Mass Media and the Internet: Miklos Sukosd
Theories and Politics of South Eastern European Regional Integration: Nicole Lindstrom
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European Integration: Attila Folsz
Russian Politics: Vladimir Gel'man
Central European Politics: Andras Bozoki
Campaigning: Richard Scher
Governing Markets: Laszlo Bruszt
Economic Reform and Privatization: Mihaly Laki
Foreign Policy: Tamas Meszerics
Peripheral Capitalism in Europe: Dorothee Bohle
Survey Methodology: Tamas Rudas
Multivariate Statistical Analysis: Tamas Rudas
• Mandatory Courses
Academic Writing: Carol Harrington
Workshop in Thesis Research and Writing: Carol Harrington
Doctoral Program
Doctoral program courses are organized in the following tracks:
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Social and Political Theory
Comparative Politics
Political Economy/Public Policy
International Relations
Students must earn 16 credits from their major and 8 credits from their minor track. The remaining 8 credits can be chosen
freely from the PhD courses offered by the department, or from other departments' PhD courses, provided that those are crosslisted in the PhD program of the Political Science Department.
Social and Political Theory
Course on Political Theory: Janos Kis
Legal Theory: Andras Bragyova
Political Change: Andras Bozoki
Research in Social and Political Theory: Lorand Ambrus-Lakatos
Political Economy
Public Choice: Ivan Csaba, Tamas Meszerics
Legal Theory: Andras Bragyova
Comparative Firm Behavior: Mihaly Laki
Research in Public Policy and Political Economy: Dorothee Bohle, Balazs Varadi
Public Policy
Health Care and Education: Balazs Varadi, Ivan Csaba
Freedom of Speech, Privacy and Media Policy: Judit Sandor, Miklos Sukosd
Comparative Firm Behavior: Mihaly Laki
Research in Public Policy and Political Economy: Dorothee Bohle, Balazs Varadi
Comparative Politics
Political Parties: Zsolt Enyedi
Political Change: Andras Bozoki
Freedom of Speech, Privacy and Media Policy: Judit Sandor, Miklos Sukosd
Research in Comparative Politics: Gabor Toka
Courses Belonging to All Four Tracks
Globalization: Dorothee Bohle, Nicole Lindstrom
Democratic Theory: Janos Kis, Tamas Meszerics
Statistics: Tamas Rudas
International Relations
Constructivist Approaches in International Relations: Michael Merlingen, Paul Roe
Exposed to World Markets: The Political Economy of Sectors: Bela Greskovits
The New Political Economy of Development: Laszlo Csaba
Approaches to Foreign Policy Analysis: Nicole Lindstrom
Labor and the European Integration: Laszlo Bruszt
Politics of Globalization: Dorothee Bohle
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ALUMNI PROFILE
Upon completion of the Master's program, students will have acquired a solid background in political science and political
economy, both generally and in relation to post-communist Central and Eastern Europe. Students will also be familiar with
basic trends of the transition process currently underway throughout the region.
In the past, students have gained or returned to employment in a variety of fields, including higher education, politics, political
analysis, the media, civil service and other related areas. Alumni from the region have also been successful in securing
positions and funding for additional Master's or doctoral programs in Western universities or research organizations.
At present, CEU alumni of the Department of Political Science with whom the university is in contact are studying and
employed in the following fields:
INSTITUTION TYPE:
Non-profit: Education & Research Institutions
Non-profit: International Organizations
Non-profit: Public Interest & Advocacy Groups
Private Sector: Business
Public Sector: Government
Public Sector: State-owned Business
Self-employed
Continuing Studies
%
18
6
7
19
10
1
1
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FACULTY (based on 2002/2003)
Lorand Ambrus-Lakatos, Assistant Professor; PhD, Princeton University, US
Dorothee Bohle, Assistant Professor; PhD, Freie Universitat, Berlin, Germany
Andras Bozoki, Associate Professor; PhD, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Andras Bragyova, Recurrent Visiting Associate Professor (Hungarian Academy of Sciences); PhD, Hungarian Academy of
Sciences
Laszlo Bruszt, Associate Professor; PhD, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Ivan Csaba, Assistant Professor; MSc, Oxford University, UK
Laszlo Csaba, Professor; PhD, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Nenad Dimitrijevic, Associate Professor; PhD, Novi Sad University, Yugoslavia, Head of Department
Zsolt Enyedi, Assistant Professor; PhD, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Attila Folsz, Assistant Professor; PhD, Budapest University of Economic Sciences; Hungary
Vladimir Gel'man, Visiting Professor (European University at St. Petersburg, Russia); PhD, St. Petersburg State University,
Russia
Bela Greskovits, Professor; PhD, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Carol Harrington, Assistant Professor; PhD, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
Janos Kis, University Professor; MA, Eotvos Lorand University, Hungary
Mihaly Laki, Associate Professor; PhD, Budapest University of Economic Sciences, Hungary
Nicole Lindstrom, Assistant Professor; PhD, British Columbia University, Canada
Petr Lom, Associate Professor; PhD, Harvard University, US
Michael Merlingen, Assistant Professor; PhD, University of British Columbia, Canada
Tamas Meszerics, Assistant Professor; PhD, Eotvos Lorand University, Hungary
Tamas Rudas, Professor; PhD, Eotvos Lorand University, Hungary
Judit Sandor, Associate Professor; PhD, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Richard K. Scher, Visiting Professor (University of Florida, Gainesville); PhD, Columbia University, US
Miklos Sukosd, Associate Professor; PhD, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Gabor Toka, Assistant Professor; MA, Eotvos Lorand University, Hungary
Balazs Varadi, Assistant Professor; PhD, Yale University, US
Andras Vetier, Associate Professor; PhD, Eotvos Lorand University, Hungary
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SOCIOLOGY AND SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGY
Nador u. 9, 1051 Budapest, Hungary
Tel: (36-1) 327-3000 ext. 2430
Fax: (36-1) 327-3166
Website: http://www.ceu.hu/socio/socdir.thml
Shalini Randeria, Head of Department
t.b.a, Program Coordinator
Effective with the academic year 2003/2004, CEU's Department of Sociology will relocate from Warsaw to Budapest1 and will
be expanded especially in the direction of an integrated department of sociology and social anthropology. This move will allow
the department's students and faculty to integrate fully into the vibrant academic life of the Budapest campus, to benefit from
the presence here of the other academic units and research centers, as well as the university's excellent facilities (library,
dormitory, etc.). CEU is a graduate research university dedicated mainly to social sciences and humanities and the presence of a
Sociology Department on the Budapest campus is an essential component in order to ensure high quality interdisciplinary
teaching and research in these areas.
The arrangements for the relocation are currently being finalized. Full details regarding the new CEU Department of Sociology
and Social Anthropology (degrees offered, curriculum, admissions requirements, financial aid, faculty, etc.) will be available on
CEU's web site (www.ceu.hu) after 1 October 2002.
Programs offered, admissions requirements, curriculum and faculty
The establishment of the new department is coordinated by Shalini Randeria (Professor, Head of the Department) with the help
of an advisory committee consisting of Yehuda Elkana (CEU President and Rector), Bela Greskovits (Professor, former Head
of the CEU Department of International Relations and European Studies), Sally Humphreys (CEU University Professor, former
Professor at University of Michigan, Department of History), Janos Kis (CEU University Professor, former Head of the CEU
Department of Political Science), Andrzej Rychard (Professor, Head of the CEU Department of Sociology–Warsaw), and Ivan
Szelenyi (Yale University, Head of Department of Sociology).
The department will offer degree programs in Sociology and Social Anthropology at the Master's and the doctoral level starting
on 1 October 2003. As for all other degree programs of CEU, the new Sociology degrees will be submitted for registration to
the Board of Regents of the State of New York (US) for and on behalf of the New York State Education Department.
The curriculum for these new programs is currently being finalized. It will involve a broad comparative approach integrating
Sociology and Social Anthropology, with a strong emphasis on social theory linked to quantitative as well as qualitative
empirical research.
The admissions requirements are in line with the general CEU admissions requirements (see Part V; General Admissions
Requirements).
1 From 1995 until the end of the academic year 2002-2003, the CEU Sociology Department was located in Warsaw at the
Center for Social Studies (CSS) of the Polish Academy of Sciences. The CEU programs in Sociology were delivered in
cooperation with the CSS. After the CEU Sociology Department relocates to Budapest, the CSS plans to continue to offer
programs in Warsaw—without any CEU financial or academic involvement—leading to the British MA degree awarded by
Lancaster University, and a PhD program leading to the award of the doctorate of the Institute of Philosophy and Sociology of
the Polish Academy of Sciences. Additional information about the CSS's plans can be obtained at css@css.edu.pl.
FACULTY
Shalini Randeria, Professor; PhD, Freie Universitat, Berlin, Germany
Andrzej Rychard, Recurrent Visiting Professor; PhD, Polish Academy of Sciences
Slawomir Kapralski, Recurrent Visiting Professor; PhD, Jagiellonian University, Warsaw, Poland
Sven Eliaeson, Visiting Professor; PhD, University of Upsala, Sweden
A search for additional full-time faculty is currently underway.
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CENTRAL EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Nador u. 21, 1051 Budapest, Hungary
Tel: (36-1) 235-6187
Fax: (36-1) 302-0090
Email: imc@imc.hu
Website: http://www.imc.hu
Ferenc Partos, Chief Executive Officer
Paul Marer, Academic Director
Maria Findrik, Director of Executive Programs
Tibor Toka, MBA Program Coordinator
Judit Ronai, Coordinator, MSc in IT Management Program (degree pending)
Degrees offered:
Average length of study:
Graduation requirements:
Degree pending:
Average length of study:
Graduation requirements:
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
International Master's in Management (IMM)
(Executive MBA)
MBA full time program: 16 months
MBA part time program: three years
IMM: 18 months
MBA: 60 credits;
IMM: 48 credits
MSc in IT Management (MSc)
Full time: eight months (two semesters)
Part time: 16 months (four semesters)
30 credits
Supporting the overall mission of CEU, the main objective of the school is to offer a curriculum in English–delivered by a
prestigious international faculty–which combines global business concepts and practices with the realities and challenges of the
regional business environment. The programs of the school target (1) the current and future leaders of the transforming
economies of CEE and the successor states of the Soviet Union and (2) all those who are interested in combining a solid US
MBA with applications to economies in transition and an enlarging European Union.
Ferenc Partos
Brief History
Established in 1988, the IMC Graduate School of Business (its former name) was the first educational institution in Central and
Eastern Europe (CEE) to offer a Western graduate business program leading to an MBA degree from prestigious business
schools in Western Europe and North America. Between 1988 and 1995 the IMC offered the first year of a residential MBA
program in Budapest while the second year was taken at leading North American (e.g., Pittsburgh, Tulane, Emory, Vanderbilt
and York) or West European (e.g., Manchester in the United Kingdom and Nijenrode in Holland) business schools. During this
period the MBA degree was granted jointly by the IMC and its foreign partners.
Between 1996 and 2002 the IMC had an exclusive joint MBA-degree-granting relationship with the Weatherhead School of
Management of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. This MBA degree program was accredited by AACSB. In
2002, after the Boards of Trustees of both CEU and the IMC had approved an agreement by which the IMC became a
professional school of CEU, the New York State Education Department licensed the university to confer its own US MBA
degree.
THE SCHOOL
Currently the school offers two graduate business programs, leading to a regular US MBA and to a US-European Executive
MBA degree, respectively. The regular MBA is an adapted version of the degree program the school has been offering since
1996. The Executive MBA is one of the world's top-ranked consortium programs, which the school has been invited to join as a
partner. In 2002 the school linked up with a leading US business school (Purdue) and two prestigious West European business
schools (Tilburg University in the Netherlands and ESCP-EAP in Paris) to offer a joint Executive MBA, called the
International Master's in Management (IMM) degree program. The MBA and the IMM programs are described separately.
Plans to launch a third US degree program, a Master of Science (MSc) in Information Technology Management, are being
finalized. If approved by the university Senate and by the authorities of the New York State Education Department, the oneyear, 30-credit program will commence in early 2003.
THE MBA PROGRAM
For full-time students, the Master of Business Administration is a four-semester, 60-credit degree program, which is a
worldwide standard for MBA programs. Classes are offered in each of the fall, spring and summer semesters. Thus, a full-time
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student entering in September may complete the program by December of the following year (16 months, or four semesters).
All students are required to complete all degree requirements within six academic years following matriculation into the
program.
The MBA program has a functional core of 10 courses totaling 31 credits, which is required to be taken by all students (during
the first two semesters for full-time students). A distinctive aspect of the program is that modules on business ethics are
integrated into the required as well as the elective courses. The core program forms a solid foundation for specialization during
the second year and for management decision-making throughout the student's career.
Accreditation
The authorization to confer the US MBA degree has been granted to CEU by the New York State Education Department.
MBA Program Structure
The Core Curriculum
(totaling 31 credits)
International Strategic Management: Environment and Operations: Heather Elms, Paul Marer
Introduction to Accounting: Anna Turner
Introduction to Corporate Finance: Richard Bliss, Dusan Mramor, Anthony Cusack, Janos Illesy
Quantitative Methods: Andras Telcs
Information Technology Management: Ray Small, Laszlo Turmezey, Tibor Voros
Business Economics: Edwin Dolan, Maria Findrik
Introduction to Operations Management: Andras Farkas
Introduction to Marketing: Charles Mayer
Introduction to Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management: Gyorgy Bogel, Cedric MacKellar
Critical Thinking and Leadershipm Competencies: Zsuzsa Czobor, Robert Grossman, Cedric MacKellar
Business Communications: Chris Dalton
Electives, Concentrations, Majors
Upon completion of the core curriculum, students must take elective courses in order to fulfill the requirement of having either
one concentration (15 credits) or two majors (9 credits each).
Concentrations
Banking and Finance
Marketing
Technology Management
International Management
Exchange Programs
The school has a number of exchange programs with prestigious schools in Western Europe (e.g., Freiberg in Germany,
Copenhagen Business School in Denmark, Birmingham in the United Kingdom) and in North America (e.g., Case Western in
the US and York University in Canada) where students may spend a semester without paying extra tuition. In addition to the
valuable experiences such exchanges provide, study abroad enlarges the number of available electives, concentrations and
majors.
Entry Requirements for the MBA Program
Admission to the MBA program is open to all qualified applicants. Candidates for the MBA program are required to complete
an Admissions Application, available from the Graduate School of Business, provide two letters of recommendation, official
transcripts of grades from recognized undergraduate educational institutions, a GMAT score (minimum 500) and—for
candidates whose native language is not English—a TOEFL score (minimum 213), and a resume. For an online application
form candidates should visit the school's website on http://www.imc.hu.
Graduation Requirements
A total of 60 credits of study. Students take 31 credits of core classes and 29 electives and select a concentration or two majors.
A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5. is required.
Tuition, Scholarships and Financial Aid
The CEU business school tuition fee is set independently of those of the other CEU degree programs. Tuition for the 60-credit,
four-semester MBA program is 15,000 USD. The tuition fee is due each semester, approximately three weeks after the
commencement of classes. Part-time students are invoiced on the basis of credits taken each semester (250 USD per credit
hour).
MBA applicants may be eligible to participate in a loan scheme sponsored by the European Bank for Reconstruction and
Development (EBRD) through the ABN AMRO Bank. In addition, various scholarships and research assistantships are
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available for qualified candidates to help finance their education. For information, candidates must turn directly to the business
school. All scholarship and research assistantship offers are made at the time of the official admissions offer.
THE IMM (EXECUTIVE MBA) PROGRAM
The IMM program is an integrated degree-granting program of advanced study in management for experienced professionals
who seek to obtain a Master's degree in management while maintaining their full-time employment. The program is a
collaborative effort of four business schools: Krannert School of Management, Purdue University (US); Tias Business School,
Tilburg University (Netherlands); ESCP-EAP European School of Management (Paris, France) and CEU Graduate School of
Business (Hungary).
The program focuses on the educational needs of working professionals in management positions who want to enhance the
decision-making and problem-solving skills critical to career advancement. IMM offers an innovative alternative to the
traditional part-time Executive MBA and to the usual "transplant" American MBA in Europe, both in its educational delivery
system and in the international character of its student body, faculty, and residential sessions.
Those who complete the IMM Program have the option of obtaining two degrees simultaneously: an MBA from Purdue
University plus the choice of an MBA from Tilburg, from CEU, or from ESCP-EAP.
Accreditation
The IMM is fully accredited by AACSB International—the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business—which is
the US-based accrediting body for both undergraduate and graduate management programs.
Program Objectives
The IMM program equips managers to handle increasingly complex organizations, accelerated technological change, and the
demanding business environment of tomorrow. It is designed to strengthen a corporation's managerial resources and enhance its
organizational effectiveness. The constituent courses have a decision-making focus, and include both theoretical and
applicative elements. Built upon the basics of economics, quantitative methods, information technology, and the behavioral
sciences, the program extends the participants' understanding of the latest business concepts and techniques. It is a truly
international program, providing real and immediately applicable international experience.
Program Structure
The IMM program is divided into three 26-week instructional modules spanning approximately two years. During the initial
five-day orientation session at Purdue, the entering class is introduced to the program courses, the faculty, the curriculum, the
business software application used and the Internet-based communications and information retrieval system which is used to
interact with the faculty and other participants. The subsequent instructional sessions are concentrated into six two-week
residencies every three months. The residencies rotate among the campuses of the four collaborating institutions.
Curriculum
The topic content of the various courses is similar to that of the corresponding courses in the partner schools' existing graduate
management programs, but the IMM courses are less technique-oriented and have a more policy-oriented and decision-making
character. All instruction in the program is in English. The following courses comprise the curriculum of the three modules of
the program:
Module I
Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
Quantitative Methods
Organizational Behavior
Accounting for Managers
Module II
International Economics
Management of Information Technology
Financial Management
Marketing Management
Operations Management
Module III
Strategic Management
Legal Environment of Business
International Finance
E-Business Applications
Managing the Global Enterprise
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The above classes are taught by the senior faculty of the four collaborating business schools and by selected faculty from other
universities in Europe and North America. All are accomplished instructors who have taught extensively in executive education
programs, have substantial research and publication records, and have experience as consultants to firms and government
agencies.
Entry Requirements for the IMM Program
Applicants to the IMM program are individuals who have a record of work experience in positions of increasing responsibility
and who have demonstrated the potential for continued growth within their organizations. The typical applicant has at least five
years of professional experience and has earned a baccalaureate or equivalent 'first' degree. Admissions criteria are consistent
with AACSB, Purdue Graduate School, Tias Business School, CEU Business School, and ESCP-EAP postgraduate studies
requirements:
]Satisfactory performance on the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT). See also www.gmat.org.
A grade-point average of B or better in a completed baccalaureate or comparable degree program.
For natives of non-English-speaking countries, successful performance on the Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL). See also http://www.toefl.org
Application Documents
For application information candidates should contact Maria Findrik, Director of Executive Programs, 1051 Budapest, Zrinyi
utca 14, Email: findrikm@imc.hu, tel. (361) 327-3000/2442. Further information about the IMM program is available at
http://www.imc.hu and at IMM's official website: http://www.mostinternationalmba.com.
Tuition, Scholarships and Financial Aid
Tuition for the IMM Program is established jointly for each entering class by the four cooperating Schools. Tuition fee for the
class entering in 2003 is 48,000 USD paid in three installments at the start of each module. For candidates coming from the
Central and Eastern European Region and former Soviet Union a limited number of scholarships (a reduced fee—32,000 USD)
are available. Tution covers instructional services, institutional costs, books and other course materials, and lodging and most
meals during residential sessions.
MSC IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
This is a new program that the school plans to launch during 2003, pending approval by the CEU Senate and by the New York
State Education Department. For information about program objectives, targeted participants, entry requirements and
curriculum, see the school's website: http://www.imc.hu or contact the program coordinator, Judit Ronai (ronaij@imc.hu).
Meanwhile, elective courses in IT management as well as IT specialization or major, are available in the regular MBA
program.
CENTER ON BUSINESS AND SOCIETY
The mission of the center is to conduct research and to disseminate findings on a wide range of issues on the relationship
between business and society and to seek grants to support such activities. Issues of concern to the center include: what
constitutes more and less appropriate types of corporate governance; environmental trends and laws and the environmental
responsibility of business; how to define, implement and monitor ethical business practices in different cultures; and the theory,
application and implementation of laws on the conduct of business, domestically and across borders. The center sponsors
seminars, workshops, research and publications, all with a view toward promoting a mutually beneficial working relationship
among academia, business and government sectors as well as philanthropic and other non-governmental organizations.
FACULTY OF THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Department of General Management
(includes strategy, human resource management, operations management, international business, political economy,
enterpreneurship and consulting)
Gyorgy Bogel, Adjunct Professor; PhD, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Zsuzsa Czobor, Senior Lecturer; MA, University of Southampton, UK
Chris Dalton, Senior Lecturer; MBA, Henley Management College, UK
Wade Danis, Visiting Assistant Professor (Marquette University, Milwaukee, US); PhD, Indiana University, Bloomington, US
Andras Farkas, Adjunct Associate Professor; PhD, Technical University of Budapest, Hungary
Robert Grossman, Senior Lecturer (President, Gateway Consulting); MBA, Kellogg Graduate School of Management,
Northwestern University, US
Cedric MacKellar, Adjunct Associate Professor (Human Resource Director, Europe, South African Breweries International);
Master of Business Leadership, University of South Africa
Paul Marer, Professor; PhD, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, US; Head of Department
James Portwood, Visiting Professor (Temple University, Philadelphia); PhD, University of Michigan, US
Art Sherwood, Visiting Assistant Professor (Indiana State University, US); PhD, Indiana University, Bloomington, US
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Wu Hwa (Wally) Su, Senior Lecturer (Director, Economic Division, Taipei Representative Office in Hungary); MBA,
University of Toronto, Canada; PhD, National Taiwan University
Department of Finance, Economics and Quantitative Studies includes accounting and taxation)
Richard Bliss, Visiting Assistant Professor (Babson College, US); PhD, Indiana University, Bloomington
Neil Cohen, Visiting Associate Professor (George Washington University, Washington DC); DBA, University of Virginia, US
Antony Cusack, Senior Lecturer (Manager, Tax and Legal Services Department of PricewaterhouseCoopers in Budapest);
Master of Commerce, University of Melbourne, Australia
Edwin Dolan, Visiting Professor; PhD, Yale University, US
Maria Findrik, Adjunct Associate Professor; PhD, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Janos Illessy, Adjunct Associate Professor (Chief Finance Officer, Bank Paribas, Hungary); PhD, University of Pittsburgh, US
Dusan Mramor, Visiting Professor (University of Ljubljana, Slovenia); PhD, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
Gyorgy Szekely, Senior Lecturer; BSc, Telecom.College, Hungary
Andras Telcs, Associate Professor; PhD, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Anna Turner, Senior Lecturer; PhD (in spe), Budapest University of Economic Sciences, Hungary
Department of Marketing
Robert Kent, Visiting Associate Professor (from University of Delaware); PhD, University of Cincinnati, US
Charles Mayer, Professor; PhD, University of Michigan, US; Head of Department
Ferenc Partos, Professor; PhD, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, MPhil, Columbia University, US; CEO
Barrie Riome, Senior Lecturer; MBA, University of British Columbia, Canada
Vincent Selenne, Senior Lecturer (Chief Executive Officer, Soludium Inc); MBA, Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium
Department of Information Technology Management
Laszlo Csirmaz, Adjunct Professor (Head, Computer Center, CEU); PhD, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Ray Small, Senior Lecturer (Chief Executive Officer, Graphisoft Inc, Hungary); MBA, Columbia University, US
Miklos Sukosd, Associate Professor; PhD, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Laszlo Turmezey, Senior Lecturer (Information Technology Manager, Unilever, Hungary); MSc in Telecommunications
Engineering, St. Petersburg University, Russia
Tibor Voros, Senior Lecturer; MSc in Mathematics, Physics and Computing, Eotvos Lorand University, Hungary
Department of Business and Society
(includes environmental issues, business-government relations, culture and ethics, corporate governance and international
business law)
Heather Elms, Assistant Professor; PhD, University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), US; Head of Department
Tibor Tajti, Assistant Professor (joint appointment with the Department of Legal Studies); SJD, Central European University,
Hungary
Laszlo Zsolnai, Visiting Professor (Budapest University of Economic Sciences); PhD, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
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JOINT PROGRAM WITH BARD COLLEGE: STUDY ABROAD IN BUDAPEST
Bard College and Central European University have entered into a special agreement to provide study abroad opportunities for
a semester at CEU for undergraduate students from North America.
Bard/CEU Study Abroad
The Bard/CEU program offers a unique opportunity for qualified North American undergraduates to study at CEU. Students
will be able to choose from graduate-level courses offered as part of CEU's general curriculum as well as language courses and
special courses designed to broaden their knowledge of Central and Eastern European history, politics and society. The
language of instruction at CEU is English.
Students participating in the Bard/CEU Study Abroad Program may choose from the Master's course offerings of all
departments and programs. Enrollment in doctoral-level courses should be discussed in advance with Bard College.
Internships
Students participating in the Bard/CEU program may have the opportunity to participate in internships at the various network
programs of the Open Society Institute– Budapest, a leading non-profit organization in Central and Eastern Europe and part of
the Soros foundations network. Other opportunities may be available through the Center for Policy Studies, the Humanities
Center, the Open Society Archives and research projects affiliated with CEU. Students may receive credit for internships,
provided that these are pursued in collaboration with an independent study project.
Study Trip
Budapest's location makes it an ideal starting point for study trips to historically important centers such as Berlin, Paris, Prague,
Vienna and Venice. Extended trips to Greece or other selected destinations are also possible.
Credit
Credit for study in the Bard/CEU program and academic transcripts will be provided by Bard College.
Five-Year Master’s Program
A special feature of the Bard/CEU program is the Five-Year Master's option. Students who perform well (normally an average
of 3.3 and two grades of B+ or better in a single CEU department) will be considered for admission into appropriate CEU
graduate programs upon completion of the student's undergraduate degree at his/her home institution. Courses taken as part of
the Bard/CEU program may count towards CEU Master's programs. Students interested in the Five-Year Master's option must
follow the CEU general admissions guidelines and requirements.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition fees are payable to Bard College and students interested in this program must inquire directly with Bard College for
further information. In addition, student participants in this program are expected to cover their visa and travel expenses, as
well as living costs while resident in Hungary (see "Tuition and Fees" in this Bulletin). Students are normally expected to
provide their own international medical insurance although they are also eligible to purchase medical insurance through CEU.
For further information about this program and applying contact:
Carlton Rounds
Institute for International Liberal Education
Bard College
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504, USA
Tel.: (845) 758-7076
Fax: (845) 758-7040
Email: ceu@bard.edu
Website: http://www.ceu.hu/bard_ceu.html
or http://www.bard.edu
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RESEARCH CENTERS
CENTER FOR POLICY STUDIES
Nador u. 11, 1051 Budapest
Tel: (36-1) 235-6183
Fax: (36-1) 235-6170
Email: cps@ceu.hu
Website: http://www.ceu.hu/cps/
Denis Galligan, Chairman of the International Advisory Council
Violetta Zentai, Acting Director
Zsuzsa Gabor, Program Manager of Administration and Finance
The Center for Policy Studies (CPS) is a recently created academic unit within Central European University. CPS is dedicated
to the identification, analysis, and dissemination of policy issues with a special but not exclusive focus on the region of Central
and Eastern Europe. As an academic unit, CPS has a commitment to conducting research itself and to encouraging,
coordinating and facilitating research within other parts of CEU. It serves as a fulcrum between academic research and the
policy implications of that research; it also serves as a fulcrum between the academic environment and the activist and policygenerating activities of governments and non-governmental bodies, national, regional, and global. The Open Society Institute
with its many different activities and programs is a natural external partner for CPS and one with whom various joint activities
are developed.
The International Policy Fellowships program of the Open Society Institute is affiliated with CPS.
Research Priorities:
State and Governance
Challenges of Globalization and Regional Sustainability
Minority Issues, Social Diversity and Equal Opportunity
Social Capital and Development
Agenda for Civil Society in South-East Europe
Researchers:
Andrew Cartwright, PhD in Law, University of Warwick, UK
Denis Galligan, Professor of Socio-Legal Studies, Oxford, Doctor of Civil Law, University of Oxford, UK
Andrea Krizsan, PhD in Political Science, Central European University, Hungary
Daniel Smilov, SJD, Central European University, Hungary
Violetta Zentai, PhD in Anthropology, Rutgers University, US
HUMANITIES CENTER
Nador u. 15, 1051 Budapest
Tel: (36-1) 235-6126
Fax: (36-1) 235-6168
Email: bohmv@ceu.hu
Website: http:// www.ceu.hu/humanities_center.html
Viktor Bohm, Director
CEU has established a Humanities Center to encourage the creation of new knowledge, working especially on the dimension of
the "shifting boundary between the local and universal." In many social sciences and some humanities, and even in natural
sciences, this dimension has become of great theoretical interest recently. The center plans to choose a theme each year, within
this general framework, and to invite scholars to work together for shorter or longer periods. The Humanities Center will be
looking for "successful, dissatisfied scholars" who are willing to experiment theoretically with the foundations and limits of
their disciplines. In addition, since CEU is part of the Soros foundations network, which supports local NGOs in more than 50
countries worldwide, the center intends to invite experts from NGOs to interact with the scholars, supplying much-needed local
knowledge which would serve as an empirical basis for their theorizing. The Humanities Center is guided by an International
Advisory Council chaired by Ian Buruma. In the coming year, three topics will be in the focus of research: "Universalism and
Localism in Human Rights"; "New Ideas in Economics"; and "Accountability of Cunning States and Civil Society."
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OPEN SOCIETY ARCHIVES AT CENTRAL EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY
Oktober 6. u. 12, 1051 Budapest
Tel: (36-1) 327-3250
Fax: (36-1) 327-3260
Email: archives@ceu.hu
Website: http://www.osa.ceu.hu/
Istvan Rev, Academic Director
The Open Society Archives at Central European University was established in 1995. The Archives provide research resources
for the history of communism and the Cold War, for human rights issues, and the activities of the Soros foundations network.
The first acquisition was the records of the Research Institute of Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty (RFE/RL). This is a
wealth of documentation—press clippings and reports, biographical information, in-house reports and external publications—
on subjects, people and issues monitored and reported by RFE/RL. Since its foundation, the archives has supplemented and
augmented this core holding with material on war crimes in the former Yugoslavia from the International Human Rights Law
Institute in Chicago, the records of the International Helsinki Federation on Human Rights, the records of the Index on
Censorship, and documentation of the Balkan mass-grave exhumation project of Physicians for Human Rights.
The Archives holds a significant amount of audio-visual material, the most important of which are the film collection of the
Hungarian Workers' Militia, interviews about the atomic catastrophe in Chernobyl, the film collection about the 1956
revolution, the largest collection of amateur films in Central Europe, a comprehensive comparative video collection prepared
from Yugoslavia's TV newsreels recorded in the 1990s, and video copies of proceedings of the Hague Tribunal on War Crimes
in the former Yugoslavia.
The Archives also has an associated library of books and periodicals (both paper and microfilm), the core of which is the
library of the RFE/RL. It holds the periodicals collection of both RFE/RL and the Open Media Research Institute and includes
publications from Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union, as well as journals from Western countries about
the history, culture and politics of the region. Publications of note include the Wiener Library—293 microfilms of clippings and
other types of records from the 1930s to 1960s documenting the history of the Nazi movement in Germany, and the history of
European Jews; the Polish Independent Publications, 1976 (Polish samizdat) and the Prague Spring 1968 collection.
OSA is an open access facility: virtually anyone can use the archives. Reference services are provided both on-site in the
Research Room (adjacent to CEU Library's lower level Reading Room), and off-site, via the Internet, telephone, fax, email and
regular mail.
In addition to its various grants offered to researchers, individuals and institutions, the Open Society Archives (OSA) launches
a new project for CEU students aiming to enrich its Reference Information Papers (RIP) series. The RIP are thematic finding
aids meant to guide researchers to all the relevant archival materials at OSA that relate to a certain topic.
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Stalin
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Stalingrads in Central and Eastern Europe
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Sex and communism
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Literary awards
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Literary exile
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Jews
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Socialist economic planning
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Socialist residential districts (prefab blocks of flats)
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The reception of the Chinese Cultural Revolution
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RFE as seen by communist regimes
OUTREACH: PROGRAMS FOR ROFESSORS AND PROFESSIONALS
Special and Extension Programs
Special and Extension Programs (SEP) comprises three units: the Special Projects Office (SPO); the CEU Summer University
(SUN); and the Curriculum Resource Center (CRC). SEP provides a bridge between CEU and the Open Society Institute (OSI),
and a bridge between CEU and its target countries. To this end, SEP provides programs for university professors, researchers
and professionals from Central and Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, Mongolia and other emerging democracies. SEP
also makes available organizational and intellectual support for OSI projects (especially HESP, the Higher Education Support
Program).
SEP works on three levels: transregional programs (those initiatives that are available to eligible applicants from all of its target
countries); microregional programs (primarily focused on providing support to HESP's regional projects in Southeastern
Europe and Central Asia); and country-specific projects (usually at the request of HESP and the relevant national Soros
foundation). In addition, SEP is now working with other emerging democracies as a part of CEU's globalization.
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SEP provides the following services: making available the academic and physical resources of CEU for the benefit of its target
countries and of OSI‘s network programs; managing projects on behalf of OSI (especially where such projects will benefit from
cooperation with CEU); developing and supporting CEU's own outreach efforts; and providing training and other technical
assistance to support OSI's work in capacity building for higher education.
The programs described here all belong to the transregional aspect of SEP's work. For further information on other projects,
please visit the SEP website (http://www.ceu.hu/sep). All of the following are available on a full scholarship basis. For details
on eligibility for scholarships visit the web pages shown or contact the program by email at sep@ceu.hu.
Special Projects Office
Special Projects Office (SPO) runs transregional programs, but mainly focuses on microregional and country specific projects.
Due to the diversity, only a few such programs are outlined below simply as examples (more details on the programs,
eligibility, etc., are available from the website at http://www.ceu.hu/sep or by email at sep@ceu.hu, as well as from the national
Soros foundations):
Senior and Junior Fellowship Program
CEU offers one- to six-month research fellowships for regional scholars. These are post-doctoral fellowships designed to give
scholars the opportunity to research and write at CEU in cooperation with a relevant academic department.
Hosting a CEU Lecturer
This program enables institutions of higher education in the region to receive CEU professors for short lecture visits (up to
seven days). The purpose is to create or strengthen ties between CEU and the host institution, to respond to specific regional
needs in terms of academic expertise and to allow both academics and students to experience CEU's approach to teaching.
Summer University
The Summer University (SUN) is an academic program for university teachers, administrators and professionals held every
July and August at CEU in Budapest. It offers a series of intensive two- and three- week courses in social sciences and
humanities to encourage and promote regional academic cooperation and curriculum development by bringing together young
faculty in lectures, seminars and workshops. For more information see the SUN website at http://www.ceu.hu/ sun/sunindx.html
or contact summeru@ceu.hu.
Curriculum Resource Center
The Curriculum Resource Center (CRC) is CEU's outreach program for social sciences and humanities teaching in Central and
Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. With an emphasis on curriculum development, teaching and dissemination of
academic resources to higher educational institutions in the region, CRC facilitates academic exchange, course development
and curriculum reform activities. CRC offerings include the following:
CRC Workshops
CRC workshops are discipline-specific week-long workshops held throughout the academic year for teachers in higher
education. An online service and syllabi collection are also available at http://www.ceu.hu/crc/.
Course Development Competition
The Course Development Competition is an annual competition to fund university teachers in specific subject areas to prepare
and teach a new course. A ten-month stipend, money for teaching aids, etc., is provided to successful applicants.
For more information see the CRC website at http://www.ceu.hu/crc/ or contact crc@ceu.hu.
PART III
FACILITIES
Facilities
The City
Teaching Facilities
Computer Services
Language Teaching Center
Library Resources
CEU Academic Bookstore
Housing and Dormitory Arrangements
CEU Residence and Conference Center (Kerepesi Dormitory)
Out-of-Dormitory (Off-Campus) Housing
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Meal Plan
Food Services
FACILITIES
Central European University's teaching site and a residence and conference center are located in Budapest, Hungary.
In the years since the disintegration of the Soviet system, Central Europe has been steadily recovering its traditional ways and
roles. Arguably one of the most important of these is its function as the economic and cultural crossroads of Europe.
Consequently a number of Central European countries incorporate bustling international centers for business, diplomacy,
tourism and education while also maintaining their distinctive, rich cultural heritage.
The City
Home to 1.8 million people, Budapest is the vibrant center of Hungary. The capital city combines the elegance of nineteenth
century Habsburg era buildings with its own blend of Art Nouveau architecture and the understated appeal of the Bauhaus style.
The broad stretch of the Danube here separates Buda from Pest. Buda being the older part contains most of the medieval
remains and Roman sites, as well as many of the city's famed thermal baths and numerous cultural attractions and monuments.
Budapest offers something for everyone. For those interested in music, the State Opera House and the Ferenc Liszt Music
Academy produce world-class operas and concerts. The city also plays host to several noted annual concert series and events.
Theater can be enjoyed at the Madach and Nemzeti theaters as well as a variety of small venues around the city offering both
contemporary and classical repertoires in several languages. Among the many museums are the Museum of Fine Arts, the
Exhibition Hall (Mucsarnok), the National Museum and the Museum of Applied Arts; there is also a quickly growing small
gallery art scene, popular with both locals and visitors. Sporting enthusiasts too will find numerous opportunities to watch or
engage in European football, basketball and other competitive athletics. Budapest and its environs also offer many pleasant
areas for cycling, running, roller-blading or hiking.
The city boasts an active night life: modern cinemas as well as some lovingly restored period film theatres, cafes, pubs, discos
and rock clubs where students can enjoy their free evenings. Several English-language publications advertise a variety of
cultural and entertainment events, not just in Budapest but also around the country.
Teaching Facilities
CEU's educational site is located in the heart of the capital (the residence and conference center is half an hour away by public
transport). The main downtown buildings consist of two period structures and a modern tower as well as several courtyards
and passages linking these and other buildings. Of particular historical note is a listed monument, a palace built for the Festetics
family, designed by one of the most famous architects of Central and Eastern Europe, Mihaly Pollack. For its careful renovation
of the building, CEU received the "Urban Rehabilitation of 1995" award from the Architects' Association. The modern, tenstory adjoining faculty tower was constructed behind the palace and now houses many of the university's faculty offices and
classrooms. At its lower levels the tower is also the location for the library and the university auditorium, an amphitheater-style
lecture hall. There are further buildings in the university block including the one in Oktober 6 utca and another one in Nador
utca housing the gym and recreation facilities.
Computer Services
Five computer laboratories on the main campus and one at the CEU Residence and Conference Center (CEU dormitory), with
more than 200 PCs are available for student use. The dormitory rooms are all equipped with individual PCs connected to the
CEU computer network. Doctoral students have access to study rooms specially designated for their use by their respective
departments.
Computer lab PCs are equipped with general software packages (MS Office software—MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
and MS Access) and are connected to the Internet and email. Additionally, statistical packages (SPSS and SAS etc.), 60 CDROM databases, online databases (WestLaw, EBSCO, etc.) and other specialized software packages are available.
Language Teaching Center
One of the fundamental skills required for a graduate degree is the ability to communicate ideas clearly and accurately in
writing, in a way that meets the expectations of the academic community. The mission of the Language Teaching Center (LTC)
is to ensure that students are able to achieve these goals by equipping them with the necessary communicative, organizational
and critical skills in English language to enable them to complete academic writing tasks necessary both for graduate level work
at CEU, and in any professional or academic English-speaking environment beyond CEU. As well as offering an academic
writing course in the Pre-Session period, the LTC runs open workshops during the year on issues such as thesis planning,
presentation skills and research reading techniques. In addition to these, students are offered individual support with their
writing through one-to-one consultations in the course of the year. CEU students have generally found these to be a valuable aid
not just for improving assignments, but also for the purposes of becoming better and more confident writers. The LTC has also
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developed extensive web resources on various aspects of academic writing, which are available to the entire CEU community
and to alumni.
Beyond services as a writing center, the LTC also offers survival Hungarian courses during the Pre-Session period and the
semesters. For those who wish to maintain or improve their knowledge of French and German, courses are also available for a
moderate fee.
More information about the LTC can be found at http://www.ceu.hu/ misc/ltc.html.
Library Resources
The CEU Library holds the largest collection of English-language materials in social sciences and humanities in Central and
Eastern Europe. New materials are constantly acquired, particularly within the disciplines of CEU's academic departments and
programs. Recently published English-language monographs and serials in economics, environmental sciences, history,
international relations and European studies, law and political science can be found in the collection; many are unique to the
region. The basic literature of specialized fields such as gender studies or nationalism is also richly represented. The library
aims to become a leading research and information center in the region using all available means of information technology.
The library currently holds over 120,000 monographs and subscribes to approximately 1,200 periodicals, about 80 percent of
which are in English. Also available are extensive back issues of numerous periodicals in hardbound or microfiche form and a
working papers and thesis collection containing various research documents. The library also holds all working papers
connected with the teaching activity of CEU.
Several web-access and CD-ROM databases are available to users through CEU's local network. These include Columbia
International Affairs Online, Economist Intelligence Unit's Country Reports, EBSCOhost, EBSCO online, Environmental
Abstracts, European Law Library Online, International Financial Statistics, Justis Celex, Keesing's Record of World Events
Online, National Periodical Database and several bibliographic databases.
In order to utilize rapidly developing information technology more fully, a Multimedia Library has been established to facilitate
language improvement and individual study. There are four video consoles, four tape-recorders and six multimedia PCs for
members' use. The Multimedia Library collection contains CD-ROMs, tapes, discs, videocassettes and language books. Some
of the library's holdings are located in external institutions serving as branch or affiliated libraries. The largest of these is a
medieval studies collection of approximately 10,000 volumes located in the Eotvos Lorand University (ELTE) Library,
Budapest.
The library catalogue and additional information may be accessed at http://www.library.ceu.hu.
CEU Academic Bookstore
The CEU Academic Bookstore serves the university community as well as other educational institutions in the area. The
bookstore covers two floors and a wide spectrum of academic subject areas from social sciences to business and management.
A free ordering service is also available.
HOUSING AND DORMITORY ARRANGEMENTS
CEU students have two options for accommodation in Budapest: they may choose CEU dormitory housing or rent an apartment
in the city. Students are not guaranteed a place in the dormitory, but each option works satisfactorily.
CEU Residence and Conference Center (Kerepesi Dormitory)
The CEU Residence and Conference Center (Kerepesi Dormitory or dormitory) is a modern residence complex located in the
10th District in Budapest. It provides air-conditioned single rooms for up to 250 students; each room is equipped with a
personal computer and a private bathroom. The dormitory is run as a hotel-type service, and students can find many other
facilities such as a small shop for various personal articles; cafeteria, restaurant and a pub; sports center with swimming pool
and fitness room, basketball and tennis courts, etc. On every floor there is a quiet lounge with a coffee machine, microwave
oven and a refrigerator; a TV room; and a laundry room. Bed linen is provided, but not towels and toiletries. Cooking or
keeping food in the rooms is not permitted. Dormitory students are automatically enrolled in the CEU Meal Plan. Meals can be
taken either at the dormitory or at the cafeterias in the main academic building.
The dormitory accommodates single students only, from both Master's and doctoral programs. Students with families, children,
partners, or with pets, must opt for the out-of-dormitory housing.
Out-of-Dormitory (Off-Campus) Housing
Since the CEU dormitory cannot house the entire student body, many students have to find off-campus housing in Budapest.
The Financial Aid & Residential Life Office maintains a database of flats and helps students looking to rent a flat. Upon arrival
in Budapest at the beginning of the academic year, those students who need to find off-campus accommodation have two weeks
to find an apartment. In the meantime, CEU provides them with temporary hotel accommodation.
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Meal Plan
Student residents of the dormitory who receive a dormitory stipend package from CEU are automatically enrolled in the CEU
Meal Plan. They can use their ID cards to purchase meals at three locations: the dormitory cafeteria, the main CEU cafeteria on
the ground floor of Nador u. 9, and the Tower Restaurant on the l0th floor of Faculty Tower. The catering program is not
limited to menus but provides the option to choose individual meals. Because of the different taxes on drinks, chocolates,
packaged candy and other similar products, these have to be purchased in cash. Students can monitor their meal token status on
their Infosys Student Interface.
The Meal Plan is also available for out-of-dormitory students.
Food Services
Food services are provided in several areas of the university, including a cafeteria on the ground floor of Monument Building,
the Student Lounge Buffet, and a restaurant on the top floor of Faculty Tower.
PART IV
STUDENT SERVICES AND STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Department of Student Services
Admissions Office
Financial Aid & Residential Life Office
Student Records Office and Registration
University Information System
Student Advising Center
Alumni Affairs Office
Other Services Provided to Students
Academic Advising
Student Orientation (Pre-Session and Zero Week)
Health Services and Insurance
Student Counseling Services
Student Activities
Sport Activities
Student Council
DEPARTMENT OF STUDENT SERVICES
CEU offers a comprehensive range of services tailored to address the international character of the student body and to enhance
the overall CEU experience. The Department of Student Services forms a division under the Vice President for Student
Services. The offices are located on the second floor of Monument Building, and a staff of about 20 full-time employees, some
of whom are CEU graduates, work directly with the students. The Student Advising Center is located in the first floor of
Faculty Tower.
The Vice President for Student Services (VPSS) is responsible for student recruitment and admissions, student-related
publications, financial aid, residential life and dormitory activities, student personal and academic records, student educational
and career advising, and alumni affairs. The VPSS also serves as liaison to the Academic Pro-Rector, the Academic Secretary
and the faculty on admissions and academic matters and faculty committee work. The VPSS is responsible for student
orientation (Pre-Session and Zero Week).
For a complete listing of Department of Student Services staff and contact information, visit the section on "Student Services
and Alumni" at http://www.ceu.hu.
Admissions Office
The Admissions Office facilitates the selection process by relaying decisions made by the selection committees, arranging
English language proficiency and other admissions examinations for applicants residing in countries where Soros foundations
operate. The office monitors all selection activities to ensure compliance with the university admissions policy. In addition, the
Admissions Office coordinates a wide variety of information sessions, open houses and visits by CEU faculty and staff
members to introduce prospective students to the university and its offerings.
Financial Aid and Residential Life Office
The Financial Aid and Residential Life Office oversees all arrangements for residency in Hungary, housing in Budapest, ID
cards, stipend administration, and day-to-day logistical needs of the students. The office maintains all non-academic student
records such as enrolment confirmation forms, financial aid forms, and residency documents. The office organizes universitywide student social and cultural activities. Staff members welcome student participation and programming suggestions.
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Student Records Office and Registration
The Student Records Office maintains information about students' academic progress and issues transcripts, certificates and
CEU diplomas. Academic files of the students are maintained here, and any student who has not submitted certified copies and
an official English language translation of his/her previous degree/final transcript during the application procedure must present
the missing documents to the Student Records Office upon arrival.
University Information System
CEU has designed, developed and implemented a unique, in-house academic information network called the University
Information System. Course registration, add/ drop and grading are computerized, and students are responsible for conducting
all necessary procedures in connection with registration. This continually developing system integrates most of the
administrative functions students have to deal with during their stay at CEU. The University Information System also provides
online information about courses, grades and class schedules.
Student Advising Center
The Student Advising Center is a resource and counseling center for students planning their academic or professional careers
after CEU. An Educational Advisor and a Career Advisor meet with students for individual consultations or in groups, organize
various workshops and pre-departure orientations. The center maintains a resource library and database of educational
materials and career information resources and job opportunities. Electronic information is regularly posted for all CEU
students and alumni. The Student Advising Center also administers the Doctoral Research Support Grants: it maintains up-todate information on the existing student exchange agreements with other institutions, special scholarship opportunities,
individual relations with previous CEU student host institutions. All application forms are available at the Student Advising
Center. Advising Center Publications are available at http://www.ceu.hu/misc/aducadvice/Publications.html.
Alumni Affairs Office
The Alumni Affairs Office serves to develop closer links between the university and its graduates, helping them to remain
involved in university affairs, and provides assistance to CEU's educational and career advising services. CEU alumni provide a
resource for current students on available opportunities, and experiences encountered after graduation from the university.
The Alumni Affairs Office facilitates alumni access to a range of services either free of charge or at reduced rates. All graduates
of the university automatically become members of the CEU Alumni Association upon completing their CEU degrees.
OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED TO STUDENTS
Academic Advising
Upon entry to CEU, students participate in a three-week Pre-Session, during which they become acquainted with their academic
programs and the resources which are available to them. Each department or program provides information and advice on
graduation requirements and general expectations for the academic program as well as advice on course offerings and general
academic direction. Each department offering doctoral studies also has a Doctoral Studies Director who guides the academic
program of these students. Furthermore, the Academic Pro-Rector holds office hours for students to discuss problems or
concerns of an academic nature.
Student Orientation (Pre-Session and Zero Week)
New students are normally expected to arrive in Budapest on the last weekend of August. CEU organizes a three-week
comprehensive orientation to all university services for them, including the full range of logistical arrangements accompanying
their relocation to Hungary. The Pre-Session is mandatory for all new students.
Pre-Session begins with an orientation to legal residence in Hungary, distribution of ID cards and orientation to housing
arrangements. Non-dormitory students are fully assisted in finding suitable accommodation during the first two weeks after
arrival. The Budget and Finance Office advises on banking arrangements and various payment procedures. During the first
week students are also introduced to the buildings and facilities, including a tour of the CEU Library.
The second week of Pre-Session is dedicated to training on the University Information System, use of library databases and use
of all CEU computing resources. In the third week, students are introduced to the range of available advising and counseling
services, as well as student activities and the role of the Student Council. The Alumni Affairs Office helps in organizing
meetings between new students and alumni, while departments supplement the general Pre-Session activities with departmentorientated events and introductory courses.
Throughout the Pre-Session, the Language Teaching Center (LTC) conducts an academic writing course the purpose of which
is to ensure that students have the necessary linguistic, stylistic and organizational skills to be able to complete any academic
writing task necessary for graduate level work at CEU, as well as in other professional or academic English-speaking
environments.
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The last week, Zero Week, is dedicated to academic orientation. Departments and programs schedule lectures and presentations
by professors who summarize the content of the courses they will teach over the course of the year. These lectures are open to
all students, who are encouraged to attend in order to make their selection of courses.
Health Insurance Services
CEU provides medical insurance through a contract with a major international insurance company. This insurance is available
to those full-time students who do not hold a valid Hungarian Health Insurance card. Effective January 1, 1997, this category
includes all non-Hungarian students. Other members of the CEU community may be eligible for this plan pending the approval
of the Executive Vice-President. Details on the CEU Medical Insurance Plan are available on the CEU website at
http://www.ceu.hu/selected_policies.html.
Students who do not wish to be covered by the health insurance provided through CEU must present, as a condition of
enrollment, proof of adequate alternative insurance coverage valid for their entire stay in Hungary.
Three doctors hold office hours at the CEU Medical Center on a daily basis during the week, free of charge to students. They
maintain a network of specialists throughout Budapest who may treat patients under the CEU Medical Insurance Plan or on a
private basis. Furthermore, the university maintains a cooperative arrangement with the Transplantation Clinic, one of the best
medical facilities in Hungary, and with a medical practice in the vicinity of the teaching site. Students covered through the
university’s CEU Medical Insurance Plan have full access to both clinics' services free of charge.
Student Counseling Services
CEU takes the emotional care of its community very seriously. As the majority of students are studying abroad for the first time
in a demanding academic environment in which studies are conducted in a language that is frequently not their own, CEU can,
at times, be a stressful environment. The university offers the following counseling services: strictly confidential psychological
counseling for students, faculty and staff by two in-house psychologists; and peer counseling for students in the dormitory
provided by Residence Advisors. The aim of CEU's counseling services is to provide help and support in the following areas:
personal and emotional problems, different forms of anxiety such as panic, performance or social anxiety, phobias,
interpersonal difficulties, depression, eating disorders, adjustment problems or coping with loneliness.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
CEU students have the opportunity to get involved in many social and extracurricular activities throughout the academic year.
Most of these initiatives are based on student interests and specific requests. The Office of Residential Life and Financial Aid
provides logistical and/or financial support.
Normally, at the beginning of the academic year, a survey is made among students to evaluate their preferences. Following
upon this various clubs are formed, e.g., drama club, literary club, special interest clubs. Students are encouraged to submit
proposals for activities that would fit with their busy academic schedules. For example, CEU would provide support to
celebrate national and cultural holidays or help organize international events, dinners, or parties. In addition, there is a small
exhibition hall on the first floor of the Monument Building, which often displays student work such as photographs, posters and
other artwork. In other cases, students participate in numerous activities organized by their department or program or by their
faculty. Again, they can obtain support from the Financial Aid and Residential Life Office.
For students resident in the Kerepesi Dormitory, CEU supports a system of electing Residence Advisors (RAs) for each floor.
The RAs collect ideas, organize student feedback and maintain permanent contact with the dormitory management. The
dormitory is also prepared to support a film club, a DVD rental system, sports tournaments, monthly national evenings and
student-organized exhibitions.
Due to the relatively short time that most students spend in Budapest, many student activities start and end within the given
academic year because the next year's students may be interested in other topics. The Residential Life Officer welcomes student
ideas and suggestions and works with students to enhance the CEU living environment.
Sports Activities
For students interested in sports, CEU provides the facilities of two sports centers: one located in the main complex, in the
Nador u. 15 building, and another in the dormitory. If there is sufficient demand, CEU organizes aerobics or yoga classes,
games and tournaments. The Sports Center near the main academic complex offers weightlifting, a work-out room, badminton,
basketball, volleyball, indoor soccer, table tennis and a sauna. The CEU Residence and Conference Center offers exercise
rooms, a sports field, a basketball court, a swimming pool and a sauna. Previous sports options have included pre-paid passes
for dance classes, swimming, basketball, table tennis and volleyball, as well as blocks of time in local gyms. Intramural
competitions are arranged according to student interest.
Student Council
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The Student Council at CEU is the primary student government body. Members are elected at the beginning of each academic
year and subsequently represent the student body on numerous university committees. The council has been active in a number
of areas, including initiatives in the development of various student services.
PART V
GENERAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
General CEU Admissions Requirements
General CEU Admissions Requirements
Checklist
Full information on the admissions process and the Application for Admission are available as a separate publication which
can be obtained from the Admissions Office, the local CEU Coordinators, or downloaded from CEU's website:
http://www.ceu.hu.
GENERAL CEU ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
The following admissions requirements represent the university's general policies. Individual departments may establish
additional criteria for admission as deemed necessary, including, but not limited to, specifying appropriate academic
backgrounds and requiring higher minimum language test scores. Please refer to the relevant department section of this
Admissions Bulletin for additional information.
Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility Requirements for Master's Programs
Applicants must have earned a first degree from a recognized university or institution of higher education, or provide
documentation indicating that they will earn their first degree from such an institution by the time of enrolling in a CEU
Master's program.
Eligibility Requirements for Doctoral Programs
Applicants must have earned a Master's degree from a recognized university or institution of higher education, or provide
documentation indicating that they will earn such a degree by the time of enrolling in a CEU doctoral course of study.
Eligibility Requirements for Doctoral Support Programs
Applicants to Doctoral Support Programs must be enrolled in a doctoral program at another recognized university or institution
of higher education.
Language Requirements
Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English. Those applicants whose first language is not English must submit
standardized English language test scores, e.g., the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Other substitute tests of
English language are noted below.
Minimum test scores for Master's and doctoral programs, as well as for the Doctoral Support Program, are outlined in the tables
below.
Minimum Test Scores Required by Master's and Doctoral Support
Programs:
Test Type
Minimum Score Required
TOEFL (Computer-based)
213
TOEFL (Paper version)
550
CEU Administered TOEFL (Paper 550
version)
International English
6.5
Language Test (IELTS)
Cambridge Proficiency Examination
C
Cambridge Advanced English Test
B
Minimum Test Scores Required by Doctoral Programs:
Test Type
Minimum Score Required
TOEFL (Computer-based)
250
TOEFL (Paper version)
600
CEU Administered TOEFL
600
(Paper version)
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International English
Language Test (IELTS)
Cambridge Proficiency Examination
Cambridge Advanced English Test
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C
A
Some departments may require higher minimum test scores (see the departmental sections of this Bulletin for details).
Exceptions to Minimum Requirements for English Language Proficiency
Candidates for admission who fall into one of the following categories may request exemption from the language testing
requirements:
a) Applicants who have spent a minimum of two consecutive academic years of study in a recognized English-language
university or institution of higher education in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United
States within the last five years may be considered exempt from standardized language testing at the discretion of the
department head. All other non-native speakers of English will be required to submit test scores.
b) Current CEU students and alumni applying to doctoral programs are normally exempt from English language proficiency
testing requirements. In special cases, the department may require a new TOEFL score at the discretion of the departmental
admissions committee.
c) Applicants who do not reach the minimum entrance requirements for English Language Proficiency may be offered
admission only in exceptional cases as determined by the department head in consultation with the Academic Pro-Rector.
English Language and Other Admissions Tests Organized by CEU
In the process of applying to CEU, students from CEE/fSU and other countries where Soros foundations operate1 may request
to take the institutional TOEFL administered annually by CEU. Candidates based in these countries may sit for English
language proficiency examinations provided through the Soros foundations network. This examination will be in the form of an
institutional paper-based TOEFL. CEU will administer department-specific admissions examinations following the same
procedure and on the same day as the institutional TOEFL.
Applicants required to take the standard tests indicated under "Language Requirements" and—in some cases—under the
department's entry requirements. These may include GRE, LSAT and other standard tests offered throughout the world. Scores
must be submitted along with the application documents, or by February 14, 2003, for Economics, and by March 10, 2003, for
all other departments. These students may be offered admission on a conditional basis. In such cases, CEU reserves the right to
administer its own test upon the student's arrival in Budapest and to require some additional coursework. Such applicants may
also apply for some financial contribution from CEU toward the cost of the relevant test. These applications will be considered
on a case-by-case reimbursement basis.
Special Note: All applicants who are taking the language and admissions tests organized by CEU on March 1, 2003, will also
be required to write a 45-minute essay under examination conditions. This essay is not graded for admission purposes, but
individual departments may choose to take an applicant's essay into consideration as a sample of writing ability when deciding
whether or not to offer a place. For all students who are accepted to CEU, the essay will be used to assess their need for further
writing support provided by the Language Teaching Center, which may take the form of courses during the Pre-Session and/or
individual tuition during the semester.
Additional Requirements
Departments may establish additional requirements for admission as deemed necessary. Please see the relevant department
section of this Admissions Bulletin for details.
Note on Late Applications
CEU will consider all applications received by the deadline or postmarked by (including) January 6, 2003. Applications
received after the deadline will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Late applicants must demonstrate outstanding potential
to be considered for admission.
1 Complete listing available in the last section of the Application for Admissions
I. Application Documents
All applicants must provide CEU with the following documents by the deadlines stated in the Application for Admission.
Students must submit one complete set of application materials for each department to which they are applying. Students may
apply to up to two departments. All application materials should be submitted to the Admissions Office or the CEU coordinator
at the local Soros foundation or educational advising center.
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Email Address
CEU suggests that all applicants who do not have a permanent email address set up an email account through any of the free
providers (Yahoo, Netscape, Hotmail) in order to facilitate faster communication with the Admissions Office. These accounts
should be checked at least once every week.
CHECKLIST
Application Documents Checklist
1.
2.
3.
4.
Completed CEU Application Form.
Essay or statement of purpose (see also department- or program-specific requirements).
A full curriculum vitae or resume, including a list of publications, if any.
Academic Records (please submit the documents as required together with one additional photocopy of each.):
For applicants who have obtained a first degree:
4.1. Copy of the diploma in the original language with an ink stamp and a signature of a notary public or an authorized
university official.
4.2. Official English language translation of the diploma with an ink stamp and a signature by an official of the
translating company or an authorized university official.
4.3. Copy of the final transcript in the original language with an ink stamp and a signature of a notary public or an
authorized university official.
4.4. Official English language translation of the transcript with an ink stamp and a signature of the translating company
or an authorized university official.
For applicants who are completing a first degree:
4.5. If the applicant is enrolled in the final year of his/her academic program, an official letter in English with an ink
stamp from the university, stating that the student is expected to complete his/her course of study by August 1, 2003,
and an up-to-date academic transcript in the original language and translation as explained in 4.3. and 4.4.
5. Two (or three, depending on the department's requirements) letters of recommendation assessing the applicant's ability to
conduct graduate-level work and his/her potential for a successful academic or professional career.
6. Proof of English proficiency, defined as an official score report from one of the English language examinations listed under
"Language Requirements"; applicants from CEE/fSU and other countries where Soros foundations operate may request to take
the institutional TOEFL and CEU examinations administered and sponsored annually by CEU.
7. Special requirements and additional test scores may also be requested by the particular department to which the applicant is
seeking admission.
Additional/Special Department, School or Program Requirements
Department of Economics
- Applicants must obtain a minimum TOEFL score of 570 (CTOEFL 230)
- Applicants to both Master's program options must attach a 500-word typewritten essay on the relevance of their
academic/professional background to further studies at CEU, and indicate preferred research topic and future career goals.
- Applicants to the one-year Master's degree option: attach a one-page typewritten letter along with outlines of all relevant
courses taken.
- Applicants to the doctoral program: GRE test scores along with the application materials, by February 14, 2003, at the latest;
three letters of recommendation, and a three-page typewritten research proposal.
Department of Environmental
Sciences and Policy
- Applicants to the Master's program must attach a 250-word typewritten statement of career goals and reasons for applying to
this program.
- Applicants to the PhD program must attach a 500-word statement of purpose, describing the applicant's intellectual history
and his/her purpose in applying to the program as it relates to career goals or other future plans; a 2000-word research proposal
which should describe their proposed research at CEU in detail, including all the key components of the proposed research; a
copy of a published journal article, book chapter, or other publication by the author (optional).
Department of Gender Studies
- Applicants to the Master's program must attach a 500-word typewritten essay on the relevance of their academic/professional
background to further studies at CEU and future career goals.
- Applicants to the doctoral program must submit three (instead of two) confidential letters of recommendation, and a threepage research proposal. A research interest with a comparative and/or integrative background or perspective is preferred.
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Department of History
- Applicants to the Master's program must attach a 500-word typewritten outline of their proposed research topic and indicate a
preferred stream of interest.
- Applicants to the doctoral program must attach three letters of recommendation and a three-page typewritten research
proposal.
Department of International
Relations and European Studies
- Applicants to the Master's program must attach a 500-word typewritten statement outlining their study and research interests.
- Applicants to the doctoral program must refer to the entry requirements for the PhD in Political Science.
Department of Legal Studies
- Applicants to the LLM and MA programs must attach a 300-word handwritten essay, on a specific legal or human rights issue
of special interest to them.
- Applicants to the SJD and DSP programs must attach a 2000-word typewritten detailed research project.
Department of Mathematics
and its Applications
- Applicants to the doctoral program must submit three letters of recommendation and a 250-word summary of the applicant's
mathematical and educational background, achievements and future goals.
Department of Medieval Studies
- Applicants to the Master's program must attach a 500-word typewritten outline of their proposed research topics.
- Applicants to the doctoral program must attach a three- to five-page typewritten description of the proposed PhD thesis and a
one- to two-page research proposal.
Nationalism Studies Program
- Applicants to the Master's program must attach a 500-word typewritten outline of their proposed research topic and one
writing sample, e.g., a term paper of minimum ten pages.
- Applicants to the History PhD program with a specialization in Nationalism Studies must attach a 500-word typewritten
outline of their proposed research topic and one writing sample, e.g., a term paper of a minimum of ten pages and must submit
three letters of recommendation.
Department of Philosophy
- Applicants must submit an essay of 1500-2000 words on an appropriate philosophical topic.
Department of Political Science
- Applicants to the Master's program must attach a 500-word typewritten essay on the relevance of their academic/professional
background to further studies at CEU and future career goals.
- Applicants to the doctoral program must attach a 500-word typewritten statement of purpose and a three-page typewritten
outline of their Master's thesis.
All applicants to Doctoral Support Programs must submit a three- to five-page description of their doctoral theses including
research questions, theory and methodology, current status of their projects, a one- to two-page research proposal and a letter of
support from their doctoral advisor in addition to the required two letters of recommendation.
Full information on the admissions process and the Application for Admission are available as a separate publication which can
be obtained from the Admissions Office, the local CEU Coordinators, or downloaded from CEU's website: http://www.ceu.hu.
PART VI
TUITION AND FEES
Tuition and Fees
Tuition
General Deposit
Student Activities Fee
Accommodation at the CEU Residence and Conference Center (Budapest)
Accommodation in the City and Other Local Expenses
Miscellaneous Charges
Financial Regulations and Payment Information
General Deposit
Payment of Tuition and Fees
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Methods of Payment
Dormitory Room Fees
Late Payments, Late Fees and Penalties
Refund
Inter-Europa Bank Loan Recipients
Leaving Form
Policy on Holds
TUITION AND FEES
Please note that the tuition and fees outlined below are based on academic year 2002/2003 and are subject to change.
Tuition
Room and board and the Student Activity Fee are not included in tuition fees.
One year Master's Program
Two year Master's Program
LLM, MA in Legal Studies
and SJD
First year of doctoral
program up to the
Comprehensive Examination
Enrollment Fee for doctoral
programs after the
Comprehensive
Examination, up to max. five
years
Enrollment Fee for Legal
Studies doctoral students
after the Comprehensive
Examination, up to max. five
years
PhD in Economics (18
months coursework)
PhD in Economics
enrollment fee after the
Comprehensive Examination
For fellowship doctoral
students who have used up 46
stipends,
work-scheme extension up to
six months
Re-enrollment Fee (for
doctoral students returning
after a temporary
withdrawal):
For absence up to one
year:
For absence above one
year
Doctoral Support Programs
Per Academic Year
11,300 USD
11,300 USD
12,300 USD
Per Installment
5,650 USD
5,650 USD
6,150 USD
Per Credit
360 USD
360 USD
510 USD
11,300 USD
5,650 USD
360 USD
1,550 USD
775 USD
N/A
1,700 USD
850 USD
N/A
16,950 USD
5,650 USD
360 USD
3,100 USD
1,550 USD
N/A
Enrollment fee of
20 USD per month
N/A
N/A
250 USD
N/A
N/A
250 USD plus 20 USD per
month for every additional
month
7,650 USD
2,550 USD (per semester)
N/A
General Deposit
Full Fee Paying Students
Fellowship Students and Students on
Partial Financial Aid
Dormitory Damage Deposit
500 USD
50 USD
4,000 HUF
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See explanation under "Financial Regulations and Payment Information"
Student Activity Fee
Student Activity Fee
500 USD per academic year
This fee provides access to all facilities belonging to the university. It entitles students to use computer labs, email and Internet
access and contributes toward the support of a Student Helpdesk. It further supports university residential life services and
student activities and also supports enhancements for the library, the computer network, software and hardware.
Accommodation at the CEU Residence and Conference Center
Single dormitory room
5 USD* per night
Breakfast
1.35 USD ** per meal or approximately 400 USD per academic year***
Lunch/dinner
2.70 USD ** per meal or approximately 750 USD per academic year***
CEU Meal Plan (mandatory for dormitory resident students) 30,000 HUF per month. (The Meal Plan is fixed in HUF)
Students residing in the CEU Residence and Conference Center are obliged to take the CEU Meal Plan. Individual cooking is
not permitted on the premises. The Meal Plan is available separately for students who do not reside in the CEU Residence and
Conference Center.
For more information on the Meal Plan please refer to the section on Housing and Dormitory Arrangements.
*The fee for visiting students is 15 USD per night.
**Subject to change
*** In order to make an estimate for the year, students should consult the average length of study for each degree program to
which they are applying.
Accommodation in the City and Other Local Expenses
Local expenses are provided as estimates only and may vary.
Estimated rental costs per person in a shared apartment
150 USD per month plus utilities
Estimated meals
100 USD per month
(Please note that meals at student coffee bars are generally
less expensive.)
Estimated miscellaneous expenses
100 USD per month
Metro pass
15 USD per month
All students should bear in mind that these are estimated minimum living costs per month. Personal expenses for travel,
recreation, and incidentals vary with the individual. In order to make an estimate for the year, students should consult the
average length of study for each degree program for which they are applying.
Miscellaneous Charges
Students must expect to pay some miscellaneous charges such as replacement of ID card, locker key, transcript costs, readers
and others.
FINANCIAL REGULATIONS AND PAYMENT INFORMATION
General Deposit
A General Deposit is due upon the student's confirmation of acceptance of a place of study at CEU. It can be wire-transferred
directly to CEU or paid in other forms indicated under "Methods of Payment."
For students who have confirmed their place of study but do not enroll at the university, the general deposit is not refundable
after June 30. For students who enroll after June 30 the sum of 50 USD is used as a damage deposit for the length of their
study. The deposit will be refunded shortly before graduation or withdrawal from CEU as part of the leaving procedure, less
any damage costs assessed or fees outstanding on the student's account.
For students receiving full or partial financial aid from CEU, the general deposit is 50 USD.
For full-fee-paying students, the general deposit is 500 USD. From this amount CEU will apply 450 USD towards the first
installment of tuition and fees due. CEU will retain the remaining 50 USD as a damage deposit as described above.
Payment of Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees are payable in two installments:
- 1st installment: 50% of tuition and fees due on or by September 13, 2003
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- 2nd installment: 50% of tuition and fees due on or by January 10, 2003
Individual payment plans may be negotiated with the Budget and Finance Office upon request.
Methods of Payment
Payment of tuition fees is determined—amount, deadline of installments—by the Budget and Finance Office (BFO). There are
several methods of payment: cash, wire-transfer, check, or money order.
1. If a student chooses to pay in cash this should be in USD at the Finance Office cash desk, during opening hours (10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.).
2A. For wire transfers of the tuition fee in USD from the United States of America:
Bank name: Citibank N.A.
Bank address: 111 Wall Street, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10043, USA
ABA code: 21000089
Name of the account: Central European
University Corporation
Account number: 40749438
2B. For wire transfers of the tuition fee in USD from other countries:
Bank name: Inter-Europa Bank Rt.
Bank address: 1054 Budapest,
Szabadsag ter 15, Hungary
SWIFT code: INEBHUHB
Name of the account: Central European
University Corporation
Account number: 9001983202
3. When payment of the tuition fee is in the form of a check, it should be payable to Central European University and mailed to
CEU, Budget and Finance Office, Nador u. 9, 1051 Budapest, Hungary.
All other forms of payment must be approved by the CEU Budget and Finance Office. For details, please contact Romulus
Filip, Financial Controller, Extension: 3057, Email: filipr@ceu.hu.
Dormitory Room Fees
CEU Residence and Conference Center are due on the 2nd of each respective month.
Late Payments, Late Fees and Penalties
On tuition fee payment due dates, the Budget and Finance Office (BFO) sends a Statement of Account to each student, detailing
the status of his/her account.
If a student's account becomes overdue, the BFO will issue a formal reminder, and a 20 USD late fee will be added to the
balance. The student will then be granted a period of five working days to pay the overdue amount. After five working days, the
student will be sent a second Reminder on Overdue Tuition Fee and the individual's access to university facilities will be
suspended (in accordance with the CEU Policy on Holds). If the student's account is not settled within three working days of
the second Reminder, his/her student status will be terminated for non-payment.
In case of withdrawal, the following refund schedule will apply:
If a student withdraws before September 30 (Semester I) or January 20 (Semester II), CEU will refund 80% of the tuition and
fees installment paid.
If a student withdraws by the end of the official add/drop period (in the first and second semester), CEU will refund 40% of
the tuition and fees installment paid. The Student Records Office establishes the official add/drop period. Further information
on add/drop dates is available in the Student Records Manual.
There will be no refund of tuition fees after the official end of the add/drop period or after April 1.
Inter-Europa Bank Loan Recipients
Through a special agreement with Inter-Europa Bank (IEB), based in Budapest, Hungary, CEU offers tuition loans to students
at the Master's level. Bank loans are not available to doctoral students. Student loans can be taken for a minimum of 2,260 USD
and a maximum of 12,300 USD depending on the tuition waiver offered by CEU. The loan contract is signed for a period of 48
months and the repayment period begins 12 months from the date of the recipient's enrollment at CEU.
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Individuals who have applied for and received Inter-Europa Bank loans to cover the cost of their CEU tuition, or part of it, will
be informed by June 30, and upon arrival in Budapest will be invited to sign their loan contract and a declaration. Under the
conditions of this loan program, the bank will transfer the amount of the loan directly to CEU. Failure to meet any of the
obligations connected with the administration of the loan program will result in the individual's access to university services
being suspended, according to the CEU Policy on Holds, published below.
For information on the Inter-Europa Bank loan program, please contact Fatime Plotar, Financial Aid Officer, Monument
Building, Second floor, Room 203, Extension: 3287, Email: plotarf@ceu.hu or visit the CEU website at
http://www.ceu.hu/loan_program.html.
Leaving Form
At the end of the academic year, each student is required to submit a leaving form signed by each major administrative unit
indicating that the individual has no outstanding debts or obligations to the university. Failure to submit the form, or unresolved
obligations, will result in the withholding of the individual's diploma and other university services, according to the CEU Policy
on Holds.
Policy on Holds
Failure to meet any obligation to the university, including those conditions set forth in the individual's enrollment confirmation
form and financial obligations, will result in suspension of access to student services including—but not limited to—transcripts,
diplomas, access to the CEU computer network, the CEU Library, medical services, the University Information System (rental
accommodation database, matriculation form, class registration), research grants and fellowship stipends until the obligation(s)
is/are met and is/are cleared by the office initiating the hold.
PART VII
FINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid Eligibility
Financial Aid Policy and Procedures
Forms of Financial Aid
FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY
Central European University continues to focus on individuals and organizations in the CEE/fSU region while extending the
CEU Fellowship Program worldwide. Continued priority concerning the awarding of financial aid is given to students from
countries of the post-communist world and emerging democracies. However, students from all over the world are eligible to
apply for financial aid from CEU.
No student may receive more than one financial aid package (full or partial) to study at CEU, except in the event of vertical
movement along a course of study, e.g., Master's to doctoral. Students seeking to pursue a horizontal course of study (e.g., a
second Master's degree) may apply for admission, but will not be considered for a second CEU fellowship award or partial
financial assistance.
Financial aid is awarded for the immediately following academic year only. The award is valid for one year and is not
transferable if the student defers enrollment. In the case of a two-year Master's program, the award can be extended for the
second year, based on academic performance during the first year, and in accordance with the institutional financial aid
allocation guidelines. CEU reserves the right to alter the terms of the financial aid award and eligibility requirements at any
time.
Special Note: While job possibilities do exist, CEU does not guarantee any work for the enrolled students either on-campus or
off-campus.
For applicants from the United States:
Central European University is not a participating institution in the Student Financial Assistance Program authorized by Title
IV of the Higher Education Act (Title IV, HEA Program). However, CEU provides assistance to students interested in
obtaining other loans.
FINANCIAL AID POLICY AND PROCEDURES
In the 2003/2004 academic year, CEU will award tuition waivers and student living support packages in the form of a: 1) full
CEU fellowship, or 2) partial financial aid.
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Master’s Students
CEU accepts new Master's students on full or partial financial aid. Students are required to indicate up to two pre-determined
financial aid packages they wish to be considered for from the beginning, and to rank them in order of preference. The choices
of financial aid packages are listed under Forms of Financial Aid.
Full or partial financial aid is awarded on the basis of department academic merit ranking and the applicant's selection of up to
two financial aid packages, ranked in order of preference. Financial aid choices are disclosed to the departments at the time
when their merit lists are complete. The number of applicants eligible for admission is normally higher than the number of
students to whom CEU can offer financial support. Depending on their place in the ranking list, students may be offered
admission according to their first choice of financial aid or placed on the waiting list for it. If a student is on the waiting list for
his/her first choice, he/she may be offered admission according to his/her second choice, while remaining on the waiting list for
the first. It is possible that a student may remain on the waiting lists for both choices of financial aid. In this case the person will
be notified accordingly and may be offered admission with another partial financial aid package.
University funds are insufficient to award substantial financial aid to all worthy applicants. Financial aid at CEU is distributed
on a highly competitive basis, especially fellowship and full tuition waiver awards. In the face of this tough competition for
funding, each student is urged to make a responsible assessment of his or her financial need before requesting financial aid, or
to seek support from other sources such as foundation grants, individual and employment sponsors. Decisions on financial aid
are announced together with the offer of acceptance to CEU. Financial aid offers are not negotiable after the submission of the
signed Enrollment Confirmation Form.
Doctoral Students
CEU accepts doctoral students whose qualifications are expected to be of such caliber that they would be eligible to receive the
full CEU fellowship. Nevertheless, under special circumstances, a student may be requested to pay full or partial tuition, or
contribute toward living expenses if, for example, the student wishes to keep his or her employment.
Financial Aid Application
The Financial Aid Application is part of the CEU Application for Admission. It should be filled out and submitted together
with all other application documents. The Financial Aid Application must be placed in a separate sealed envelope addressed to
the CEU Admissions Office.
FORMS OF FINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid Packages
CEU offers a range of seven financial aid packages. Students may select up to two and rank them in order of preference.
1. Full CEU Fellowship. This award covers tuition, the student activity fee, medical insurance and provides a full living
scholarship. Students may select between two options: residence in the CEU dormitory, meal plan and a monthly stipend; or
out-of-dormitory package in the form of a monthly stipend calculated to cover rental costs, meals and miscellaneous expenses.
The monthly stipend is calculated to cover essential costs only. Students need to budget additionally for travel, recreation, and
incidentals, which can vary with the individual.
2. Partial CEU Fellowship. This award covers tuition, the student activity fee, and medical insurance. The Partial CEU
Fellowship provides residence in the CEU dormitory and membership in the meal plan but no stipend. Students who do not
wish to reside in the dormitory will receive a residence supplement to cover average costs of rent and meals. Students are
expected to cover their own individual expenses and should budget a minimum of 100 USD per month. Students need to budget
additionally for travel, recreation, and incidentals, which can vary with the individual.
3. Full Tuition Waiver Only. This award covers tuition and provides medical insurance. Recipients of a Full Tuition Waiver
must pay the student activity fee of 500 USD and cover their rent, food and personal expenses for the whole academic year.
Students should budget a minimum of 300 USD per month. Students need to budget additionally for travel, recreation, and
incidentals, which can vary with the individual.
4. Partial Tuition Waiver—80%. The Partial Tuition Waiver covers 80% of the tuition. It also provides medical coverage.
Students are expected to pay 20% of their tuition and the student activity fee of 500 USD, and to cover their rent, food and
personal expenses for the whole academic year. Students should budget a minimum of 300 USD per month. Students need to
budget additionally for travel, recreation, and incidentals, which can vary with the individual.
5. Partial Tuition Waiver—70%. The Partial Tuition Waiver covers 70% of the tuition. It also provides medical coverage.
Students are expected to pay 30% of their tuition and student activity fee of 500 USD, and to cover their rent, food and
personal expenses for the whole academic year. Students should budget a minimum of 300 USD per month. Students need to
budget additionally for travel, recreation, and incidentals, which can vary with the individual.
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6. Partial Tuition Waiver—60%. The Partial Tuition Waiver covers 60% of the tuition. It also provides medical coverage.
Students are expected to pay 40% of their tuition and student activity fee of 500 USD, and to cover their rent, food and
personal expenses for the whole academic year. Students should budget a minimum of 300 USD per month. Students need to
budget additionally for travel, recreation, and incidentals, which can vary with the individual.
7. Partial Tuition Waiver—50%. The Partial Tuition Waiver covers 50% of the tuition. It also provides medical coverage.
Students are expected to pay 50% of their tuition and student activity fee of 500 USD, and to cover their rent, food and
personal expenses for the whole academic year. Students should budget a minimum of 300 USD per month. Students need to
budget additionally for travel, recreation, and incidentals, which can vary with the individual.
Note: Recipients of partial tuition waiver awards are eligible to apply for an Inter-Europa Bank Loan for CEU Tuition. Further
details on this loan are available in the section on Tuition and Fees.
Travel Grants/Reimbursement
Students residing in countries that are immediate neighbors to Hungary are not eligible for travel grants, unless special
circumstances are documented. A separate written justification for the reimbursement of these costs should be submitted.
Students residing in countries that are not immediate neighbors to Hungary may apply for a travel grant to cover the costs of
return airfare from their home countries. Travel grant decisions will be announced together with the admission results or shortly
thereafter.
CEU does not cover visa costs.
Reimbursement of Test Fees
Applicants from countries without Soros foundations who are required to take standard admissions tests offered throughout the
world may apply for some financial contribution from CEU toward the reimbursement of the cost of the relevant test. Such
applications are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Other Scholarship Funds
Every year CEU raises a limited number of scholarships from alumni, private and governmental sources, foundations and
corporations. Decisions on special scholarship awards are made by the respective department on the basis of outstanding
academic merit. No special application form is necessary for these scholarships. Applicants are notified in their acceptance
letter if they are also recipients of a special individual scholarship.
Other Procedural Matters: Funding Eligibility (46 Months Funding Rule)
Student recipients of financial aid at CEU are eligible for a maximum of 46 months of tuition waiver and stipend payments,
plus a period of study abroad for doctoral students funded by CEU for up to six months. The maximum period of funding for
Master's level studies is 11 months, except for Economics, which is a two-year program. The maximum period of funding for
doctoral studies is 36 months, plus study abroad of up to six months.
PART VIII
TELEPHONE AND FAX NUMBERS OF LOCAL CEU COORDINATORS
TELEPHONE AND FAX NUMBERS OF LOCAL CEU COORDINATORS
For detailed information please see Application for Admission part VII.
ALBANIA
Tel: (355 42) 34 621; 34 223; 35 856
Fax: (355 42) 35 855
ARMENIA
Tel/Fax: (374 1) 54 2119; 54 17 19; 54 39 01
AZERBAIJAN
Tel: (994 12) 937 746
Fax: (994 12) 93 77 46; 93 49 05
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Tel/Fax: (387 33) 206 048
BULGARIA
Tel: (359 2) 930 66 40
Fax: (359 2) 951 63 48
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CROATIA
Tel: (385 1) 4817 195
Fax: (385 1) 4555 150
CZECH REPUBLIC
Tel: (420 2) 22 54 09 79
Fax: (420 2) 22 54 09 78
ESTONIA
Tel: (372 7) 375 199
Fax: (372 7) 375 198
GEORGIA
Tel: (995 32) 938999; 250463
Fax: (995 32) 29 10 52
HUNGARY
Tel: (36 1) 327 3009
Fax: (36 1) 327 3211
KAZAKHSTAN
Tel: (7 3272) 69 67 25
Fax: (7 3272) 69 69 95
KYRGYZSTAN
Tel: (996 312) 66 42 49; 66 43 06
Fax: (996 312) 66 34 48
LATVIA
Tel: (371) 721 1407
Fax: (371) 721 3780
LITHUANIA
Tel: (370 2) 687 165
Fax: (370 2) 687 164
MACEDONIA
Tel/Fax: (389 2) 124 104
MOLDOVA
Tel: (373) 914 6200; 2 274 480
Fax: (373) 2 270 507
MONGOLIA
Tel: (976 11) 313 207
Fax: (976 11) 324 857
POLAND
Tel: (48 22) 657 2758
Fax: (48 39) 122 047
ROMANIA
Bucharest
Tel: (401) 21 212 11 01; 212 11 02
Fax: (401) 21 212 10 32
Cluj-Napoca
Tel: (40 264) 420 490; 420 480
Fax: (40 264) 420 470
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RUSSIA
Moscow
Tel.: (7 095) 787 88 11
Fax: (7 095) 787 88 22
Nizhny Novgorod
Tel: (7 8312) 78 40 33 (secretary)
Fax: (7 8312) 78 40 31
Novosibirsk
Tel: (7 3832) 11 97 83; 23 97 38
Fax: (7 3832) 11 97 82
St. Petersburg
Tel.: (7 812) 346 70 59
Fax: (7 812) 346 70 60
Samara
Tel/Fax: (7 8462) 343 679; 439 147
SLOVAKIA
Tel: (421 2) 54 41 47 30; 544 7758
Fax: (421 2) 54 41 88 67
SLOVENIA
Tel: (386 1) 58 05 305
Fax: (386 1) 58 05 102
SOUTH AFRICA
Tel: (27 21) 683 3489
Fax: (27 21) 683 3550
TAJIKISTAN
Tel: (992 372) 213 260; 211 958; 242 275
Fax: (992 372) 510 142
UKRAINE
Kharkov
Tel/Fax: (380 572) 30 21 65
Kyiv
Tel: (380 44) 451 74 93
Fax: (380 44) 216 7629
Lviv
Tel: (380 322) 971 206
Fax: (380 322) 971 794
Odessa
Tel/Fax: (380 48) 716 5288; 743 0598
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Tel: (1 212) 548 0600
Fax: (1 212) 548 4665
UZBEKISTAN
Tel/Fax: (998 71) 120 6854
Tel: (998 71) 120 1050; 120 5011; 120 5408
YUGOSLAVIA
Serbia
Tel: (381 11) 328 3076; 328 3077; 328 3087
Fax: (381 11) 328 3602
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Montenegro
Tel: (381 81) 225 066
Fax: (381 81) 225 088
Kosovo
Tel/Fax: (381 38) 249 116; 249 117; 249 118; 249 119
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