Master's Scholarships in Nationalism Studies

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EARN A DEGREE ACCREDITED IN AUSTRIA AND THE U.S. 

The Nationalism Studies Program responds to the growing demand for new knowledge and teaching in the field.

The program engages students in empirical and theoretical study of the issues surrounding nationalism, self-determination, problems of state-formation, ethnic conflict, minority protection, language and citizenship rights and constitutional design in ethnically divided societies. Drawing upon the supranational milieu of CEU, the program encourages a critical, non-sectarian and interdisciplinary stance toward the study of nationalism.

An international teaching staff representing a wide range of disciplinary expertise including history, social theory, economics, legal studies, sociology, anthropology, international relations and political science provides a high quality learning experience. A wide selection of courses are offered to provide students with a complex theoretical grounding and advanced training in the methodology of applied social science. 

CEU is an English-language, student-focused research university located in Vienna and accredited both in Austria and the United States. CEU is committed to attracting talented students and scholars from around the world. Our student/faculty ratio (7:1) allows for small, research-driven and discussion-based seminars and close guidance from faculty members. 

MA in Nationalism Studies / 1 YEAR / 2 YEARS / Founded by Ernest Gellner, this is one of the only programs in the world solely dedicated to the study of nationalism, including migration, ethnic conflict, prejudice, self-determination, populism, minority protection and language and citizenship rights. Providing a thorough theoretical and methodological grounding, our extensive curriculum is continually evolving to reflect new realities. You will also have the chance to investigate problems of nationalism in the context of economic and political transition in post-1989 Eastern and Southeastern Europe, with a comparative outlook on regime transitions across the globe. Our program comes in two formats. The one-year degree is designed for candidates with a four-year bachelor’s degree, while the two-year version is primarily for graduates with a three-year bachelor’s degree. ➜ nationalism.ceu.edu/studies 

SCHOLARSHIPS AND APPLICATION DEADLINES 

The majority of our students are eligible for financial aid regardless of their nationality. We currently offer a merit based partial tuition awards for the applicants who submit their application for the 2023-24 academic year by February 1, 2023 (23:59 CET). 

• February 1, 2023 for applicants seeking financial aid
• March 15, 2023 for self-financing master's candidates who will require a study visa to enter Austria
• August 15, 2023 for self-financing master's candidates who will not require a study visa to enter Austria 

WHY CEU?  

• World-ranked master's and doctoral programs in the humanities and social sciences
• Valuable degree accredited in the U.S. and Austria
• 81% of our graduate students receive financial aid
• 7:1 student/faculty ratio
• Close supervision and faculty contact with top researchers
• Students and faculty from 100+ countries
• Committed to academic freedom and open debate
• Based in Vienna, ranked among the world’s most livable cities by the Economist Intelligence Unit 

STUDY IN VIENNA 

Apply now and study in Vienna, consistently ranked among the world’s most livable cities by the Economist Intelligence Unit. Located in the heart of Europe, the Austrian capital has much to offer, from a wide range of academic opportunities to vibrant student life. 

TRANSFORM YOUR CAREER 

We pride ourselves in providing practical experience and remarkable networks to transform your career. 73% of 2021 master’s graduates^* who entered the workforce directly after completing their studies accepted employment offers within three months of graduation and work with more than 200 organizations across various sectors in over 60 countries worldwide.

^* Based on Careers Outcomes Report for Master Graduates 2021. 

Contact 

For further enquiries, please contact:

Student Recruitment Office

Email: student-info@ceu.edu