CEU Doctoral Scholarship
Full tuition plus a monthly stipend of 2,002 EUR gross for up to 48 months for doctoral students at CEU in Vienna, open to applicants from any country.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
PhD
Destination
Austria
Funding
Full tuition plus a stipend of 2,002 EUR gross per month for 48 months in total; stipend is pro-rated from campus arrival date.
Eligible applicants
PhD applicants from any country who apply by the financial aid deadline
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Overview
CEU Doctoral Scholarship is offered by Central European University for PhD study in Austria. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fees
Included
Monthly stipend (2,002 EUR gross)
Included
Full tuition plus a stipend of 2,002 EUR gross per month for 48 months in total; stipend is pro-rated from campus arrival date. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Candidates from any country can apply.
- International eligibility
- Stipend is treated as self-employed income in Austria: recipients must declare it, pay tax and register with the SVS health insurer.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Merit-based; must meet the admission requirements of the chosen PhD programme
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Austria
Official eligibility summary
Candidates from any country can apply for CEU financial aid. Doctoral applicants who apply by the financial aid deadline are automatically considered for the scholarship; interest is indicated in the Funding section of the CEU application form. Aid is merit-based.
Applicant profile
- PhD applicants from any country who apply by the financial aid deadline
Study route
- PhD study in Austria
Current-cycle criteria
- Candidates from any country can apply for CEU financial aid. Doctoral applicants who apply by the financial aid deadline are automatically considered for the scholarship; interest is indicated in the Funding section of the CEU application form. Aid is merit-based.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- CEU application form
How to apply
- 1
Select the funding option in the Funding section of the CEU application form
- 2
Apply to a CEU PhD programme by the financial aid deadline
- 3
Complete onboarding and matriculation, and register a EUR bank account to receive the stipend
Application timeline
Application cycle
Deadlines are set per programme; the page gives no single date.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Central European University
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.