• Open to all nationalities
• Applicable for Master's degrees in Public Policy

Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.

Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.

• CEU School of Public Policy offers three different Master's degrees:.
• MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (MPA) (Two years).
• A program combining academic training with an emphasis on work-based and applied skills of policy management, leadership, and advocacy, which includes a 14-month policy project. Concentrations: Development, Governance, Media and Communication, and Security.
• Application deadlines: Scholarships February 4th, Self-financing: May 3rd.
• MASTER OF ARTS IN PUBLIC POLICY (MAPP) (One year).
• A program that emphasizes the link between policy practice and analysis, including a focus on research skills and exposure to real world policy challenges. Specializations include European Public Policy; International Public Policy; Decentralized governance;….
• Application deadlines: Scholarships February 4, Self-financing: May 3.
• ERASMUS MUNDUS MASTER OF ARTS IN PUBLIC POLICY (MUNDUS MAPP) (Two years).
• An international public policy program sponsored by the EU that includes a second year at the Institut Barcelone d’Estudis Internacionals (Spain) or the University of York (UK). Specializations on Global Public Policy or European Public Policy.
• Application deadlines: Scholarships January 11, Self-financing: May 3.
• Financial Aid:.
• CEU Master's Scholarships and Awards: CEU awards a variety of scholarships on a merit basis for which students from any country are eligible. All applicants to SPP's master's program are automatically considered for these awards when they submit an online application.….
• CEU's Master's Excellence Scholarship.
• Cover the full cost of tuition, monthly living stipend of 96,000 HUF, health insurance, with or without housing.
• CEU's Master's Scholarship.
• Cover the full cost of tuition, monthly living stipend of 50.000 HUF, health insurance, with or without housing.
• CEU Tuition Awards.
• Cover 50% to 100% of tuition and health insurance.
• Alumni Scholarships (funded by CEU alumni).
• Provide stipends to assist with the cost of living expenses in Budapest, up to EUR €1,000 and EUR €2,000 per academic year.
• Master of Public Administration Scholarships.
• In addition to the CEU scholarships, MPA applicants may apply for the following funding opportunities:.
• Latin America and Caribbean Scholarships.
• For citizens of any Latin American or Caribbean country.
• Middle East Scholarships.
• For residents or nationals of any country/state in the Middle East.
• Peace Corps Scholarships.
• For U.S. citizens.
• Public Policy Debate Scholarships.
• For applicants who demonstrate a strong commitment to debate.
• South Balkans Scholarships.
• For citizens of Albania, Bulgaria, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Greece, and Kosovo.
• Southeast Asia Leadership Scholarship.
• For citizens of Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
• Specialization Religious Studies Master's Scholarship.
• For students interested in pursuing studies on religion-related themes.
• Applicants must have a first degree from a recognized university or institution of higher education, or provide documentation indicating that they will earn such a first degree before enrollment in a SPP master's program.….
• Specific entry requirements are slightly different for all the three different Master's degrees that are offered.
• Requirements for Master of Public Administration (2 years):.
• Completed Online Application Form.
• Proof of English proficiency.
• Bachelor's degree or its equivalent.
• Two letters of recommendation.
• Statement of purpose.
• Responses to two short essays (Specific instructions on topic and length are available in the relevant section of the Online Application Form).
• Requirements for MA in Public Policy (1 year):.
• In addition to meeting CEU Admission Requirements, one-year MAPP applicants must submit:.
• A sample of written work (max. 10 pages). This can be any kind of academic piece of work written in English language, e.g. a chapter of your B.A. thesis, an essay, or other work, demonstrating your analytical and argumentation skills in English.….
• A 500-word statement of purpose that highlights relevant experience and explains reasons for applying to the program. Please also mention and justify your preferred specialization if applicable.
• Requirements for Erasmus Mundus Master in Public Policy (2 years):.
• Bachelors degree.
• Fluency in English.
• High motivation and interest in European and international public policy.
• Preference will be given to candidates with relevant work experience.

Materials you may need to upload or submit; check the official application for the final list.

• Essay or written statement
• Supporting documents (as listed in requirements)
• Résumé or CV