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Central European University
(CEU)
About
Central European University is a private research university in Vienna, Austria. The university offers graduate and undergraduate programs in the social sciences and humanities, which are accredited in Austria and the United States. The university also has a non-degree research and civic engagement presence in Budapest. It is a member of The European University of Social Sciences and Europaeum.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 239 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 15 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 1,453
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 7.8 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 96%
- Female : Male
- 58 : 42
- Staff
- 392
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Politics | 45 | 72.0 | 2026 |
| History | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Philosophy | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Social Policy & Administration | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Anthropology | 101-200 | - | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | =196 | 68.1 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | =266 | 65.6 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 301-330 | - | 2023 |
| Business & Management Studies | 601-650 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Politics | 46 | 140.7 | 2025 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 151-200 | - | 2024 |
| Public Administration | 151-200 | - | 2023 |
| Psychology | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
THE
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | =83 | 51.6 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 126–150 | 50.8 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 201–250 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 251–300 | 42.5 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
Related unitsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Central European University?
Central European University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 239, THE Rank 251–300, US News Rank 860.
When was Central European University founded?
Central European University was founded in 1991.
What are the top subjects at Central European University?
Top subjects at Central European University include: Politics, Politics, History, Philosophy, Social Policy & Administration.
Where is Central European University located?
Central European University is located in Vienna, Austria.