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and Austria, CEU offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs in the social sciences, the humanities, law and business, located in Budapest and Vienna. It is accredited in the United States, Austria and Hungary. Located in the Vienna and Budapest, CEU has developed a distinct academic and intellectual focus, combining the comparative study of the region's historical, cultural, and social dive
18/08/2026
That's a wrap on the 2025/26 academic year at CEU ✨ Here are some of the numbers that made it one for the books.
But some of the best parts of this year can't be counted — the laughs, the friendships and the knowledge that's now ours to keep.
As we close this chapter, we're already looking ahead and gearing up for what's next 👀
Huge thanks to everyone who made it happen!
13/08/2026
Is liberal society in crisis, or just in transformation? 🤔
CEU's 35th Anniversary Presidential Lecture Series continues on September 3 with Steffen Mau, Professor of Macrosociology at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Director at the Max Planck Institute for Political and Social Science.
In his lecture, Mau will explore why the liberal model of society is under such pressure, which institutions are struggling, and what this means for all of us navigating an increasingly uncertain world.
Moderated by CEU Interim President and Rector Carsten Q. Schneider.
📅 Thursday, September 3 | 6:30 pm
📍 CEU campus, Vienna
🔗 Register now (limited spaces): https://events.ceu.edu/2026-09-03/societies-change-societies-crisis-contestations-liberal-model
We’ve got big news! 🎉
Our brand new merch shop is officially open! Start your next academic year in style — hoodies, t-shirts, and tote bags are now available in our webshop 👕
https://ceu.merchground.de/
And this is just the beginning. More merch is on the way, so stay tuned! 👀
What does CEU mean to Vienna’s academic community?
Our 35 Years, 35 Voices series continues with Edeltraud Hanappi-Egger, Former Rector of WU Vienna and Former CEU Trustee.
Hearing someone who has led one of Austria’s most prestigious universities recognize the value we bring to Vienna makes us incredibly proud. Edeltraud reflects on CEU’s role in shaping Vienna as a leading European education hub, and what she wishes for us in the years ahead.
What does CEU mean to Vienna's academic community?
Our 35 Years, 35 Voices series continues with Edeltraud Hanappi-Egger, Former Rector of WU (Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien) and Former CEU Trustee.
Hearing someone who has led one of Austria’s most prestigious universities recognize the value we bring to Vienna makes us incredibly proud. Edeltraud reflects on CEU's role in shaping Vienna as a leading European education hub, and what she wishes for us in the years ahead.
05/08/2026
Every heatwave brings another wave of air conditioner installations. But is that really the answer? ☀️
New research co-authored by CEU's Professor Diana Urge-Vorsatz suggests there's a smarter, long-term solution: building better in the first place.
The study, published in Energy Policy Group, evaluated the real-world performance of over 100 energy-efficient buildings across Austria over many years. The findings are striking: these buildings consume around 50% less energy than conventional ones, keep emissions well below Paris Agreement targets, and critically, maintain these results under actual operating conditions, not just in simulations.
As Austria faces increasingly frequent tropical nights and temperatures above 35°C, the implications are clear. Investing in better insulation and high-performance construction could significantly reduce the need for intensive cooling, making climate adaptation far cheaper in the long run.
🔗 Read more about the research: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0301421526000418?ref=pdf_download&fr=RR-2&rr=a26634702dd05afb
Prof. Ürge-Vosatz is open for interview request on relevant topics. Contact our media team under: [email protected]
Photo source: urgevorsatz.org/
“In every classroom, you see every continent of the world beautifully represented.”
Meet Ayodeji Soyemi, MA student at CEU and our next voice in the 35 Years, 35 Voices series.
Our diverse and international community is something we cherish deeply, and it’s something our students notice from day one. Hearing it reflected back through Ajodeji’s words is a reminder of why we do what we do. 💙🌍
"In every classroom, you see every continent of the world beautifully represented."
Meet Ajodeji Soyemi, MA student at CEU and our next voice in the 35 Years, 35 Voices series.
Our diverse and international community is something we cherish deeply, and it's something our students notice from day one. Hearing it reflected back through Ajodeji's words is a reminder of why we do what we do. 💙🌍
30/07/2026
Vienna just made the top 10 best student cities in the world! 🇦🇹
According to the QS Best Student Cities ranking, Vienna ranks 9th globally, and comes in 1st among the top 10 for desirability and affordability. A city that truly has it all, from world-class culture to a quality of life that's hard to match anywhere.
We couldn't be prouder to call it home. 💙
Check out the full list: https://www.topuniversities.com/city-rankings
“Keeping that light of hope and open society alive is more important than ever.”
In the next episode of our 35 Years, 35 Voices series, we bring you Jasmina Byrne, Chief of Foresight and Policy at UNICEF’s Global Office of Research.
Jasmina takes us back to the early 1990s, when CEU first opened as a beacon of hope for Eastern Europe, a place where people from different countries and cultures could meet, connect, and learn from each other. And she reminds us why, 35 years later, that mission matters just as much today.
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| Dienstag | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Mittwoch | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Donnerstag | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Freitag | 09:00 - 22:00 |
| Samstag | 10:00 - 19:00 |
| Sonntag | 10:00 - 19:00 |