CEU Political Science Department

The Department of Political Science is proud to share that Professor Judit Sandor has been appointed to UNESCO's International Bioethics Committee (IBC) for the 2026–2029 term — recognizing her significant contributions to bioethics and related disciplines.

Established in 1993, the IBC is an independent advisory body that reflects on the ethical and legal issues raised by developments in medicine and the life sciences. As a member, Professor Sandor will help shape global thinking on some of today's most pressing bioethical questions.

Warmest congratulations on this distinguished appointment! 👏

Central European University

Meet the Class of 2026 🎓
Congratulations to our graduates on reaching this milestone. Your hard work, curiosity, and perseverance brought you here — and we can't wait to see what you accomplish next.
Welcome to our alumni network!

A little late to post, but some moments deserve to be relived. 🎓

Photos from Graduation Day are finally here, so let's live June 19 one more time! The Department of Political Science celebrated the Class of 2026, graduates of our One-Year and Two-Year MA programs.
Swipe through a few of our favorite moments from the day. Wherever you go next, we're proud to call you our alumni. 💙

🎥 Curious what it's really like to study politics at CEU?

Watch our video testimonial from Giulliano, a One-Year MA in Politics student, on how the program blends rigorous theory with real-world perspectives on democratic resilience — and what it's like learning from leading scholars in the field.

📅 Application Deadline: July 15, 2026 at 23:59 CET
Apply now → https://www.ceu.edu/academics/degrees/ma-politics



Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScceZkSJXI0&list=PL_0phSnA7tySCsiGaVQtBxQM6Jo9fCz-D&index=1

video credit: Sotiris Bekas

Meet Giulliano Molinero Junior – Student Ambassador for the Political Science Department Current students of the CEU Department of Political Science, share ...

Here we go...!

The Methods NET Summer School with Central European University is officially underway! 🌟

Today, we proudly welcome our international community of researchers, PhD candidates, and professors to the first in-person week of intensive methods training. Over the next few days, participants will deep-dive into advanced qualitative, quantitative, and hybrid methodologies led by world-renowned experts.

To all our participants: We wish you an incredibly productive, intellectually stimulating, and collaborative week ahead. Welcome to the forefront of methodological excellence!

Switzerland's direct democracy is admired around the world, but should it be a model for export?

Following last week's high-profile Swiss referendum on population caps, CEU Political Science Department Professor Daniel Bochsler has a timely new take. In a piece for Swissinfo, he draws on the European Social Survey to show just how differently Swiss citizens think about democracy compared to their European neighbours, and why that gap matters for Switzerland's efforts to promote democracy abroad.

The piece is a great read for anyone interested in comparative democracy, direct democracy, or Swiss politics. Read more via the link below.
https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/global-elections/what-kind-of-democracy-should-switzerland-promote/91595977