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International programs & student supports

Central European University

Location: Vienna, Austria
Website: Info for exchange students
Language(s) of instruction: ​English
Terms: ​Fall semester (September - December) // Spring semester (early January - late May)

Highlights

  • Central European University is an undergraduate- and graduate-level “crossroads” university where faculty and students from more than 100 countries come to engage in interdisciplinary education, pursue advanced scholarship, and address some of society’s most vexing problems. 
  • Located in the heart of Central Europe, CEU has a distinct academic and intellectual focus, combining the comparative study of the region's historical, cultural, and social diversity with a global perspective on good governance, sustainable development and social transformation. 
  • CEU is one of the most densely international universities in the world. Its rare mix of nationalities, ethnicities, and cultures creates an ideal environment for examining such “open society” subjects as emerging democracies, transitional economies, media freedom, nationalism, human rights, and the rule of law. It also brings multifaceted perspectives to all aspects of community life.
  • At the core of its mission lies a set of principles: the pursuit of truth wherever it leads, respect for the diversity of cultures and peoples, and commitment to resolve differences through debate not denial.

Accessibility

  • CEU is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible learning environment for all students.
  • If students face barriers associated with disability or a chronic condition, support and reasonable accommodations can be arranged to enable their full participation in academic and campus life.
  • For accessibility information at CEU, visit their page on Services for Students with Disabilities.
  • More info can also be found on CEU's academic accommodations page.

Area of study

Exchange students must choose between one of three different academic departments to join:

Credits

Credits at CEU:

  • Full-time option (7.5 UVic units): 30 ECTS per term at CEU 

Course Evaluations at UVic: 

  • Before departure, UVic students will be able to submit exchange courses to UVic for evaluation. The results will indicate how many UVic units each exchange course is worth, as well as the course equivalency.
  • Students must use the evaluation results to ensure their exchange courses credits add up to the equivalent UVic units. The total number of units for each exchange term should be 4.5 UVic units for part-time exchange or 7.5 UVic units for full-time exchange.
  • This course evaluation process will be made available and explained in detail during the pre-departure session in early October for Spring exchange terms and in late March for Fall exchange terms. Evaluations take 2-6 weeks to complete and will be emailed to students. 
  • Course evaluations results are tentative until the end of the exchange term, when a second, final evaluation is conducted by OREM using the students’ exchange transcript, and the results are applied to their UVic record. 

Exchange credit history

  • Click here to check out the exchange credit history of courses that have been previously evaluated by UVic for this host university.
  • Students are not limited to this list when selecting courses for their upcoming exchange and should consult the host university’s course catalogue for a full list of offerings.
  • Important note: this document is a guide only and previously evaluated courses are not guaranteed to be evaluated in the same way in the future.
  • After being accepted into the ICS Exchange Program, students will have the chance to submit exchange courses to UVic for evaluation. The results will provide updated unit and credit equivalency information. 

Housing

  • On-campus housing: Unavailable

  • Off-campus housing: Available

Medical insurance, immigration and arrival

Medical insurance: Mandatory

  • Non-EU/EEA students are required to obtain Austrian health insurance that is accepted by the local immigration authority (MA35).
  • CEU can provide advice on suitable insurance options: StudentCenter@ceu.edu

Immigration documents:

Orientation: Mandatory

  • CEU's Student Services Office organizes a dedicated orientation week for incoming students.
  • The one-week program starts with a “Meet and Greet” session on CEU’s campus, where students will have the opportunity to meet their department coordinators and pick up their student ID card.
  • More information about Orientation Week

Interested in studying at CEU as an exchange student? Learn how to apply to the ICS Exchange Program and submit your application by the deadline!