QS Rank:

32

Central European University

Austria

Program Rank

151

Program Name
PhD in Economics

Deadline
July 01st, 2025
Overview


Total Tuition Fees
$72,000

Duration
48 Months

Median Salary
$1,10,000
Ranking
#32
QS World University Rankings

Intake
Fall ( Sept - Nov )
Class Profile

Class Size
25

Average Age
26

Average Work Experience
2 Years
Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation
$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate
90%
Prospective Job Roles
Behavioral Economist
Agricultural Economist
China Economist
Government Economist
World Bank Economist
Behavioural Economist
Economic Development Analyst
Health Economist
Econometrician
Top recruiters










Eligibility Criteria

At least 3.3 / 4 undergraduate GPA is expected.

At least 15 years of bachelor degree.
English Proficiency Tests
IELTS
6.5
TOEFL
88
Application Requirements
Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.

Application Fee: 30
Transcript
GRE
Passport
Statement of Purpose
Resume
IELTS
Academic LOR
Professional LOR
Academic LOR
Application Deadlines
Standard Deadline | |
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Fall | Jul 1, 2025 |
Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees
$18,000 / year

Overall Cost
$34,000 / year
FAQs
CEU charges an application fee of EUR 30 for each candidate irrespective of the number of programs applied to in the given admissions cycle.
CEU's Department of Philosophy is internationally recognized as one of the top analytic philosophy departments in continental Europe. The Department was ranked #37 in the QS World University Subject ranking in 2024. It offers 1 and 2 year MA programs and a 4-year PhD program in Philosophy.
CEU offers English-language Master's and doctoral programs in the social sciences, the humanities, law, management, and public policy. CEU is a highly selective university with an acceptance rate of around 20%.
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