Master's Scholarships in Medieval Studies and Cultural Heritage Studies

Location: Vienna, Austria 

Funding for: Graduate students from any country 

Funding amount: Visit CEU Master’s Scholarships 

We offer an intensive, cross-disciplinary course of study on all aspects of history and culture between 300 and 1600 CE. Renowned faculty help you uncover and understand the past of Central and Western Europe, as well as the Byzantine, Slavic, Jewish, Arab and Ottoman worlds, in a global context. Our strong relationship with local universities and cultural institutions, on-site learning and field trip opportunities, internship program, source language courses and exhaustive library on all things medieval make us an ideal incubator for future scholars and professionals in and outside of academia. In addition to coursework at the Vienna campus, students may also take advantage of academic activities and resources available on CEU’s Budapest campus.  

Earn a valuable degree 

MA in Late Antique, Medieval and Early Modern Studies / 1 YEAR / This program is designed for students with a strong research agenda centered around late antique and medieval Latin, Slavonic, Byzantine or Ottoman culture and a solid grounding in medieval or early modern history or a bordering discipline, such as philology, literature, philosophy or archeology. You will master the latest research methodologies and enrich your research through the study of relevant source languages. 

MA in Comparative History: Late Antique, Medieval and Renaissance Studies / 2 YEARS / Run jointly with CEU’s Department of History, the Medieval track of this program zooms in on the political, social, intellectual, religious and economic history as well as the material and spiritual culture of the period between 300 and 1600 CE. This training is best suited to students with a three-year bachelor’s degree in history or any other field in the humanities.  

MA in Cultural Heritage Studies / 2 YEARS / Our program combines theoretical approaches to cultural heritage with practical knowledge through fieldwork and internships at heritage organizations. The result is hands-on, thorough academic training that prepares future heritage experts and practitioners with a critical understanding of the historical, social, policy and management aspects of tangible, intangible and environmental heritage. 

Our faculty’s expertise crosses borders and disciplines. They include anthropologists specializing in African and American cultures, international heritage law experts as well as historians and archeologists with experience in European and Asian projects. Our students come from a variety of backgrounds, such as historical studies, creative and performing arts, architecture and urban development, sociology and management. They can choose from two streams of study: Academic Research and Protection of Cultural Heritage or Cultural Heritage Management and Policy. 

Graduates typically find jobs at research bodies, governments, international organizations, heritage institutions and NGOs. 

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