Admission Requirements for the MA in Economics, Data, and Policy Program
Note that we currently and exceptionally accept Duolingo English test as an alternative to TOEFL/IELTS and the CEU math test as an alternative to GRE. The above tests can be administered at any suitable place with stable internet connection. If you live in a country without easy access to ETS or IELTS test centers, we encourage you to consider the above tests.
General CEU Admission Requirements:
- Completed CEU Application Form
- Curriculum Vitae
- Academic Records
- Letters of Recommendation
- Proof of English Proficiency
Program-specific Requirements
- A 500-word essay(motivational letter) introducing your academic/professional background and explaining how further studies at CEU would help you in achieving your future career goals. If you are considering the “Research (pre-PhD)” track, please outline a research topic you would be interested in working on.
- There is no mandatory mathematics test required for admission but especially if you are considering the “Research (pre-PhD)” track, you are encouraged to write an online Mathematics Exam administered by CEU or submit a GRE score (either the quantitative score from the GRE General Test or your score from the GRE Subject Test in mathematics). Taking the math test can only increase the probability of you getting a scholarship. The online math exam aims to test you on basic calculus, probability theory and linear algebra and is organized by CEU.
- The Mathematics Exam will take place twice after the application deadlines respectively, first on October 30, 2024 for early applicants and then on February 17, 2025. If you take both GRE and Mathematics Exam, we will count the best out of the two scores.
Deadlines
- October 15, 2024 – if you seek financial aid and are from a country with lengthy visa processing time
- February 4, 2025 – if you seek financial aid
- April 15, 2025 – if you need a study visa
- July 1, 2025 – if you do not need a visa