Earn a degree accredited in Austria and the U.S.

Founded by Ernest Gellner, this is one of the few programs in the world solely dedicated to the study of nationalism, including migration, ethnic conflict, prejudice, self-determination, populism, minority protection and language and citizenship rights. Providing a thorough theoretical and methodological grounding, our extensive curriculum is continually evolving to reflect new realities. You will also have the chance to investigate problems of nationalism in the context of economic and political transition in post-1989 Eastern and Southeastern Europe, with a comparative outlook on regime transitions across the globe.

The program comes in two formats. The one-year degree is designed for candidates with a four-year bachelor’s degree, while the two-year version is primarily for graduates with a three-year bachelor’s degree.

Study your passion:

Courses include:

• Academic Writing

• Economic Nationalism

• Foundations of Visual Practice

• International and European Refugee Law and Policy

• International Law in a Turbulent World

• Law and Ethnicity

• Nationalism, National Identity, National Feeling: The Sociological and Socio-psychological Approach

• Refugees and Migration in Hungary: Field Visits

Specialize in:

• Jewish studies

• Political thought

• Religious studies

Spark your career:

Where CEU’s master’s graduates work

Fund your studies:

In pursuit of its mission, CEU strives to attract world-class graduate talent from all over the world. This is why the university offers generous financial aid, based on a combination of merit and need, including tuition awards and scholarships with stipends, available to students from any country.

Apply by:

• February 1, 2023: For master's studies with financial aid. 

• March 15, 2023: For self-financing master's candidates who will require a study visa. 

• August 15, 2023: For self-financing master's candidates who will not require a study visa.