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Would you like to apply for CEU's bachelor's programs? Click here
(https://www.ceu.edu/admission/undergraduate/apply) for detailed guidelines.

Below is the list of the documents you need to prepare for applying to CEU's master's and doctoral programs, as
well as the link to the CEU Online Application Form:

1. Academic Writing Submission(s)

2. Letters of Recommendation
3. Academic Records
4. Curriculum Vitae or Resume
5. Proof of English Pro ciency
6. Standard Test Scores (GRE, GMAT, etc.)
7. Completed CEU Application Form

1. Academic Writing Submission(s)

All programs at CEU require one or more pieces of academic writing for the application, such as a statement of
purpose, research proposal, academic essay on a given subject, writing sample, etc. Each academic program has its
own writing requirement(s) (/node/22516). (On how to put together a competitive application, how to improve your
statement of purpose or write a compelling research proposal, you may want to check the Useful Tips
(/node/13739) section for advice.)

2. Letters of Recommendation
You must have two (or, for some doctoral programs, three) con dential letters of recommendation submitted as
part of your application, assessing your ability to conduct graduate-level work, and potential for a successful
academic or professional career. The letters must be written in English by your faculty members or job supervisors
(i.e. people most familiar with your academic and/or professional abilities and character), and sent via the online
application system by the recommenders themselves. (You must not know the contents of the letters and therefore
cannot submit them.) Also, please note that a complete set of recommendations must be received for every
application that you have submitted.

In order to enable your recommenders to send in their letters, you need to register them in the relevant section of
the online application form AND submit your application; they won’t receive an email with a link to a
recommendation form until after you have submitted your  application. All recommendations must be received
within one week of the time the application is submitted. Late references may or may not be considered. 

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You can track the status of your references on the applicant portal. (https://www.ceu.edu/admissions/after-you-
apply/applicant-portal) 

3. Academic Records
Your application must include a scanned image of

1. your complete o cial bachelor’s transcript (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transcript_(education)) and your

bachelor's diploma (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diploma) in English if you are applying to a master’s program;
2. your complete o cial bachelor’s and master’s transcript (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transcript_(education))s
and your bachelor's and master’s diploma (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diploma)s in English if you are
applying to a doctoral program.

Notes:

The transcript and the diploma should be issued in English by your university/college or translated by the
issuing institution or a registered translator. In either case, it must bear the stamp and signature of an o cial
of the institution or the translator.
Candidates in the process of completing a degree program must upload an o cial interim transcript and, in
place of the diploma, a certi cate of enrollment con rming their student status. The certi cate of enrollment
should include the expected date of graduation if possible.
Candidates having completed their degree program and having yet to receive their diploma must upload a
certi cate of graduation.
Candidates who have taken courses at more than one institution as part of their degree program need to
submit an o cial transcript from each school, unless the transfer credits are listed in detail (course names,
credits, grades) on their nal transcript.
Candidates applying for a one-year master's program at CEU that have earned a three-year undergraduate
degree and have completed or are, at the time of application, completing a master's program at another
university must submit their master's transcript (and diploma, if already available) in addition to their
bachelor's transcript and diploma.
The o cial "Diploma Supplement" issued by European institutions is acceptable as a transcript; it is,
however, not valid without an o cial copy (and translation if applicable) of the diploma.

4. Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Please upload an updated CV or resume, including a publication list if available. CEU accepts all commonly used
CV/resume formats.

5. Proof of English Pro ciency

You must demonstrate pro ciency in English by submitting standardized English language test scores, e.g., the Test
of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or other tests listed below.

Candidates whose rst language is English are normally exempt from this requirement. Other candidates may also
be exempted if they fall into either of the two categories below:

1. current or former CEU students applying to CEU's master's or doctoral programs;

2. candidates who have earned a bachelor's or a master's degree taught exclusively in English. Please note: CEU
reserves the right to request proof that the program was taught entirely in English if it is not evident from
the academic records (https://www.ceu.edu/node/14676) provided.

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To request exemption from the English language pro ciency requirement, answer the questions on English
Language Quali cations accordingly in the Quali cations section of the online application form and, unless your
institution is located in Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK or the USA or the language of instruction is clearly
stated in your academic records, provide (as an “Other Supporting Document”) an o cial letter from your university
or college, con rming that your bachelor’s or master’s program was taught entirely in English.

If you are submitting a test score of one of the English language exams listed below, please upload a
scan/screenshot of your paper/online score report to the relevant section of your online application. (CEU's
institution code with ETS is 0069 - please use this code when taking a TOEFL test.)

Language test types & minimum test scores required by Master's programs*:

Test Type Minimum

Overall/Total
Score
Required*

TOEFL (Internet-based; not older than two years at the time of application)  88

TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition (https://www.ets.org/s/cv/toe /at-home/?  88

utm_source=Silverpop&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=TOEFL-
GRE_566711079&utm_content=Virtual%20Summit) (Temporary until testing sites re-open)

TOEFL (Paper-based; not older than two years at the time of application)  570

IELTS (Academic; not older than two years at the time of application)  6.5

IELTS Indicator (https://www.ieltsindicator.com/) (Temporary until testing sites re-open)  6.5 

Pearson Test of English (Academic; not older than ve years at the time of application) 59

Cambridge English: C1 Advanced or C2 Pro ciency (not older than ve years at the time of  180
application)

Euroexam Academic Pass

Duolingo English Test (Temporary until testing sites re-open; must be accompanied by an 110
admission interview)

*The Erasmus Mundus Masters Program in Public Policy (Mundus MAPP) has di erent language requirements which
are listed on the program website (http://www.mundusmapp.org/prospective-students/admissions-requirements).

Language test types & minimum test scores required by doctoral programs:

Test Type Minimum

Overall/Total
Score Required

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TOEFL (Internet-based; not older than two years at the time of application)  100

TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition (https://www.ets.org/s/cv/toe /at-home/? 100

utm_source=Silverpop&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=TOEFL-
GRE_566711079&utm_content=Virtual%20Summit) (Temporary until testing sites re-open)

TOEFL (Paper-based; not older than two years at the time of application)  600

IELTS (Academic; not older than two years at the time of application)  7

IELTS Indicator (https://www.ieltsindicator.com/) (Temporary until testing sites re-open) 7

Pearson Test of English (Academic; not older than ve years at the time of application) 76

Cambridge English: C1 Advanced or C2 Pro ciency (not older than ve years at the time of  190
application)

Euroexam Academic Pass with

distinction

Duolingo English Test (Temporary until testing sites re-open; must be accompanied by an 120
admission interview)

6. Standard Test Scores (GRE, GMAT, etc.)

Some programs at the Department of Economics and Business (https://economics.ceu.edu/admissions) require GRE
or GMAT scores as an entry condition. For details, please consult the webpages of relevant programs.

7. Completed CEU Application Form

(https://sits.ceu.edu/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app_crs)
Notes:

All application materials must be submitted with the online application form(s). Materials sent by postal
mail, electronic mail or fax are not considered.
You may apply to up to 5 programs (master's and/or doctoral) o ered by any academic unit at CEU. Some
programs have di erent application deadlines; please always refer to the program websites for detailed
guidelines.
CEU charges a one-time application fee of EUR 30 for each candidate irrespective of the number of
programs applied to in the given admissions cycle. The application fee is non-refundable and cannot be
waived, but it can be paid by a third party. The fee must be paid by bank card via the online application form
after the rst application is submitted in the given admission cycle. Once you hit "submit" on your application,
the page will redirect you to the payment portal where you can pay the application fee.
Applications cannot be edited after submission with the exception of certain data (contact information) that
can be updated via the Applicant Portal (https://www.ceu.edu/node/13745). Please submit your application
only when it is 100% nal and complete.
CEU does not return application documents, or provide copies thereof.
If you applied to CEU in a previous admission cycle, please use your existing login and password to start a
new application. If you do not remember your password from last year click on Forgotten Password. With
technical problems, bugs or errors related to the online application forms please contact the CEU IT Help Desk
(mailto:helprequest@ceu.edu).

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