Master of Arts in Economics, Data, and Policy (1 Year)
Central European University (CEU) · Vienna, Austria
Master of Arts in Economics, Data, and Policy (1 Year) is a full-time master's programme at Central European University (CEU), Austria. It runs for 12 months, carries 60 ECTS credits, and is taught in English. Tuition is €12,000 per year for all students. Applications from EU/EEA students close on 15 October 2026.
Key facts
- €12,000/year
- €12,000/year
- 2026-10-15
- 2026-10-15
- 1 year
- 60
- English
- On Campus
- September
- WS
Language requirements
IELTS Academic 6.0 - 6.5 overall (minimum 5.5-6.0 per component); TOEFL iBT 80 - 90 (institutional variations apply). Exemption may apply for previous English-medium degree (certificate required) [UNIVERSITY STANDARD (requires programme-level verification)]
Admission requirements
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in relevant field; minimum GPA requirements vary by programme (typically 2.0-3.0 on Austrian scale)
Prerequisites: Applicants must have: Bachelor's or equivalent undergraduate degree of not less than four years of full-time studies with a minimum of 240 ECTS credits (or equivalent) You have already covered economics courses at an intermediate level Check the full list of eligibility criteria If you are still missing some of the foundations in economics or only have a three-year bachelor’s degree, we recommend applying to the two-year version of this program . If you are a bachelor student at CEU graduating from the Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics and Economics program or Bachelor of Data Science and Society program , we offer automatic
Required documents
Completed application form; Passport/ID copy; Academic transcripts; Degree certificate(s); CV/Resume; Motivation letter; Language proficiency certificate (IELTS/TOEFL/German); Letters of recommendation (1-2); Portfolio (for arts/design programmes); Legalized/apostilled documents (for Non-EU applicants); Proof of financial means; Health insurance
Application deadlines
2026-10-15
2026-10-15
Programme overview
- Master of Arts (MA)
- 1 year
- 60
- English
- On Campus
- Full-time
- Austria
- Economics
Official university
What will it actually cost?
| EU & Non-EU | Tuition | Living | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU & Non-EU | €12,000 | €8,671 | €20,671 |
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