Master's Scholarships in Gender Studies

Location: Vienna, Austria 

Funding for: Graduate students from any country 

Funding amount: Visit CEU Master’s Scholarships   

Bringing together a multitude of perspectives, we encourage students to rethink and deepen their understanding of the world through a critical examination of gender in culture and society across geographic and historical contexts. Our curriculum bridges the humanities and social sciences and nurtures debate and interdisciplinary scholarship on gender and sexuality. We actively cooperate with other leading institutions in the field and are part of two international consortia, which offer various study abroad opportunities to our students. 

Earn a valuable degree 

MA in Gender Studies / 1 YEAR / This intensive program is for students who have a four-year bachelor’s degree and some grounding in gender studies or a related field. The program will introduce you to the major theoretical and methodological approaches to the field from a range of disciplines, including history, sociology, international relations, legal studies and literature, leading to original research on your chosen topic.  

MA in Critical Gender Studies / 2 YEARS / This program is designed for applicants with a three-year bachelor’s degree or with limited background in gender studies. You can choose from two tracks: the research track with an extended research component or the applied track with focused training in critical policy studies and an internship. 

MA in Gender Studies (GEMMA) / 2 YEARS / The first Erasmus Mundus Master’s Degree in Women’s and Gender Studies, GEMMA is offered by a consortium of seven prestigious institutions and co-founded by the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme of the EU. Your study program will take you to two participating universities where you will earn a double degree.

Learn more at gender.ceu.edu/erasmus-mundus-gemma and masteres.ugr.es/gemma. 

MA in European Women’s and Gender History (MATILDA) / 2 YEARS / Run jointly with the Department of History, this program provides expertise in women’s and gender history as well as European history. The program is operated by a consortium of universities, two of which will be your home and host institutions. Learn more at history.ceu.edu/matilda. 

Study in Vienna 

Apply now and study in Vienna, ranked as the world’s “most livable city” for ten years in a row. Located in the heart of Europe, the Austrian capital has much to offer, from a wide range of academic opportunities to a vibrant student life. Come join us in Vienna in 2021-2022!  

Fund your studies 

In pursuit of our mission, we strive to attract world-class graduate talent from all over the world. This is why we offer generous financial aid, including tuition awards and scholarships with stipends, available to students from any country. Learn more about how to fund your studies at www.ceu.edu/financialaid.  

Why CEU?  

• World-ranked master's and doctoral programs in the humanities and social sciences 
• Close supervision and faculty contact with world-class researchers 
• 82% of our graduate students receive financial aid 
• Valuable degree accredited in the U.S. and Austria 
• Committed to academic freedom and open debate 
• Based in Vienna, ranked as the world’s most livable city by the Economist Intelligence Unit  

Apply by 

• February 1, 2021 for master's studies with financial aid 
• March 15, 2021 for self-financing master's candidates who will require a study visa 
• August 16, 2021 for self-financing master's candidates who will not require a study visa 

Contact  

For further enquiries, please contact: 

Student Recruitment Office 

Email: student-info@ceu.edu