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Central European University Budapest (CEU)
Central European University, Nador u. 9 - 1051 Budapest 5, Hungary
3.93 / 5 based on 132 reviews.
77% of students recommend
132 reviews
132 Overall reviews of Central European University Budapest
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by JasonVarga, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, United States
Financial Management, University Agreement
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To start sending Cv earlier. In Hungary, unless you speak absolutely perfect Hungarian, finding a job is an uphill battle. In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
Its not set up like a typpical American university, where social events are school sponsored. If you just put a bit of effort into it, you will have a great time. FINAL COMMENTS
Be ready to travel, and have a great time. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Marjolein, Universiteit Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
International Relations, Independent
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always apply for full grant! There's a fair chance you get it at CEU. I have been to modest and asked for 80% reduction of tuition fee only. Sure I could have gotten more. In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
good courses, highly international, most students from Eastern Europe/former Soviet Union. Budapest great city to live, very dynamic, the whole region is changing rapidly. Just the place to be these days. FINAL COMMENTS
Learn a Slavic language. Makes it much easier to get around in Central/Eastern Europe than Hungarian! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Sabiha, Koc University, Istanbul, Turkey
European Studies, Independent
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I wish I had more knowledge on housing and language. In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
During my experience abroad, I ...
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It's a small university which gives you the chance to interact with the professors closely. Also there are lots of resources for research eg. open society archives. FINAL COMMENTS
Budapest is a nice city, it is easy and cheap to travel around in Europe. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Vladimir, Univerzitet "Sv. Kiril i Metodij", Skopje, Macedonia
Environmental Sciences, Independent
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Hungarian everyday way of life. In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
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Good programme and professors, one of the best in Europe. FINAL COMMENTS
Cheap airline tickets from Budapest to the rest of Europe is a great advantage. Make friends with Hungarian colegues - very helpful when dealing with the Hungarian service sector (very poor English). This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by István, Universitatea "Babes-Bolyai" din Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
History, Independent
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Not really. But for me it was different. A Hungarian ethnic moving to Hungary, what real surpises would you expect? In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
Make sure you'll find someone interested in your field of study/topic before you go. And check out the range of courses you can take, before you apply. FINAL COMMENTS
I think for anyone from Eastern Europe, CEU is a good opportunity to start a potentially international academic career. For those of you from Western Europe or Americe, I understand that CEU is much cheaper than any other Western university. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Diana, Universitatea din Bucuresti, Bucharest, Romania
Public Administration, Soros Foundation Scholarship
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Going through a different education system can be extremely demanding! In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
Make sure all necessary information is available on-line before the students' enrollment! FINAL COMMENTS
Don't be surprised if most Hungarians don't speak and don't give a damn about English This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Nigora, Russian-Tajik Slavonic University, Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Sociology, Open Society Institute-Soros Foundation
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not really In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
it is agood university. Although, if you do decide to apply here, be ready to study hard. The workload, no jokes is heavy, and semesters are short. The program is short by itself, yet it is a good university overall FINAL COMMENTS
for travel tips , e.g. metro transit, you'd better buy a monthly special pass, which will give you unlimited access to all types of public transportation. Helpful advice: may be if you are short of money, do shopping at CBA and Tesco, or eat at Chenese buffets. Food is good and relatively cheep This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by ROBERT007, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
History, Post graduate study
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Maybe, more exercises with "academic" language! In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
Young and inovative university! FINAL COMMENTS
Worth going and studing at CEU! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Michael, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
Business Studies, University Agreement
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Hungarian is one of the hardest languages in the world and only a selected few of the youth speak a foreign language besides russian. In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
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A lot of company visits helped to understand the economic environment and the local culture. FINAL COMMENTS
Hungary is a a great place to be for both a cultural exchange and base to travel eastern europe. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by gagalook, Univerzitet u Beogradu, Belgrade, Serbia
History, Open Society Fellowship
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Better knowledge of local language. It is really dificult In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
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do not miss chance to be there FINAL COMMENTS
If you are in Budapest do not miss to se City as well as county side. Train is not expensive and privat accomodation is fine. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by caroline, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
Law, International, University Agreement
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Thanks to the previous OSJI fellows i had plenty of information In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
It's a great place in terms of academic excellence and intercultural exchange FINAL COMMENTS
My comment would be to take the numerous opportunties offered by CEU to expand your horizon both academically and socially. A great place to network. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Joke, Hogeschool-Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
Business Studies, Erasmus
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Yes, that the communication between home univercity and student was that lacking. In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
During my experience abroad, I ...
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GOOD! FINAL COMMENTS
Hungary is not that sheap as every body is thinking. People are ok! It is a perfect located country in East Europe as a base to travel around. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Ovidiu, Universitatea "Babes-Bolyai" din Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
International Relations, MA degee
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How expensive Hungary actually became once joining the EU In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
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High standards, excellent academic environment, but the schedule can be hectic and over crowded. FINAL COMMENTS
Do some internet before starting yor travel This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Konstantin, Higher School of Economics, Saint-Petersburg (branch), Russia
Political Science, Independent
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i wish i hadn't listen to other people's talks about Hungary. Most of it happened to be BS In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
if you get the scholarship GO! FINAL COMMENTS
overall, it's a good place. warm and nice. right in the middle of Europe This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Vusal, Baku State University, Baku, Azerbaijan
Law, Civil, OSI
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Everything must be done IN time. In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
During my experience abroad, I ...
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To take psychological factors into consideration more than they do now. FINAL COMMENTS
Surf the internet. No dormitories. In budapest flats are cheapper. Learn cooking if you dont know it is also good for money saving. Study basic words in Magyar. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Dmitri, Free International University of Moldova (ULIM), Chisinau, Moldova
Political Science, Independent
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More about Hungarian people and culture. In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
During my experience abroad, I ...
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More qualified professors and imrovement in course syllabus FINAL COMMENTS
Travel is not so expensive with Hungarian student card. You'd better to know survival Hungarian. Almost noone speaks English. Expect different surprises, like you can be bitten on the street, or some other problems... This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by spemmet, New School UNiversity, New York City, United States
International Relations, Independent
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nope In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
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keep it up FINAL COMMENTS
put a lot into classes, its worth it This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Kelsey, Florida International University, Miami, United States
Public Administration, Independent
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I wish I had known...
How hard Hungarian is! In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
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Great school in a wonderful city! FINAL COMMENTS
Have a good time! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Simona, SUPAS, Bucharest, Romania
Sociology, University Agreement
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amount of work load was very high In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
During my experience abroad, I ...
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keep up the good work FINAL COMMENTS
nothing in particular This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Riste, Universitŕ Bocconi, Milan, Italy
Business Studies, University Agreement
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N/A In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
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Vry Good FINAL COMMENTS
Go and see This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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