CEU Political Science Department

16/10/2026

POV: You’re an MA1 Politics student at CEU in Vienna 🍁📚 From morning Pilates and walks through autumn Vienna to unpacking government and propaganda in class, group study sessions, and cozy evenings with friends ✨

12/10/2026

🌍 Find your people. Shape your world.

Big ideas start with meaningful connections! 💡🤝

At CEU’s Annual NGO Fair, students connected with inspiring organizations, explored opportunities to get involved, and discovered new ways to make a difference.

Because changing the world starts with finding your community ❤️

12/10/2026

Could AI-driven unemployment help address the care crisis?

In a new article for Economics Observatory, Anca Gheaus, Professor at CEU’s Department of Political Science, explores the potential implications of AI-driven job displacement for care work.

🔗 Read the article: link in bio!

08/10/2026

🎓 Meet Sabrina, our second Student Ambassador for the Department of Political Science this year!
Originally from the United States, Sabrina is currently pursuing the one-year MA in Politics at CEU.
Before joining CEU, she completed a BA in Political Science at Florida University.
📚 Her main academic interests include political movements, populism, and comparative politics. These interests are what attracted her to CEU, where she plans to pursue the Comparative Politics specialization.
Outside the classroom, Sabrina enjoys traveling, spending time in nature, and attending live music events with friends 🎶.
She is also actively involved in Model United Nations as a simulation organizer and is passionate about promoting civic literacy.

Thinking about studying Politics at CEU? Feel free to reach out to Sabrina to hear about her experience and learn more about the MA in Politics from a student’s perspective.

06/10/2026

A Saturday afternoon in a student’s life in Vienna 📚
Starting with a study date at the CEU library, ending with friends, art, and a night around the city for the Long Night of Museums.
Study with me, then come explore Vienna after dark ✨

05/10/2026

🎓 Meet Gabrielle, one of this year’s Student Ambassadors for the Department of Political Science!
Originally from the Netherlands, Gabrielle is currently pursuing the two-year MA in Politics at CEU. Before joining CEU, she completed a BA in History and an MA in American Studies.
📚 Her main academic interest is Political Economy, but her time at CEU has also given her the opportunity to explore new areas, particularly Comparative Politics and Research Methods.
Outside the classroom, Gabrielle is passionate about culture. Since her very first days in Vienna, she has been making the most of the city’s museums and cultural scene 🖼. In her free time, you’ll also find her reading, cooking, or hanging out with friends.

Thinking about studying Politics at CEU? Feel free to reach out to Gabrielle to hear about her experience and learn more about the MA in Politics from a student’s perspective.

24/09/2026

In a rapidly changing world, the ability to analyze complex challenges, think critically, conduct research, and communicate ideas effectively matters more than ever.

At CEU's Department of Political Science, our MA programs help you develop these transferable skills while studying in a vibrant, international academic community in Vienna.

Whether you envision a career in public policy, international organizations, research, civil society, or the private sector, your journey starts here.

🎓 Applications for our MA programs in Politics are open!

💰 Financial aid available: partial tuition fee waivers and stipends of up to €500.

📅 Application deadline: October 15

Discover your opportunities at CEU and take the next step toward your future.

🔗 Learn more and apply: https://www.ceu.edu/academics/degrees/ma-politics-2-years

17/09/2026

Can temporary employment be a stepping stone to stable work or does it prolong insecurity?

In a new CEU Research Insights video, Professor Anil Duman discusses her research on temporary employment across EU countries from 2004–2023, showing how outcomes vary across countries and groups of workers.

Watch the video to learn more.

Does temporary employment provide a pathway to permanent work — or ...

15/09/2026

🗓️ First Departmental Seminar of the Academic Year
Thu, Oct 1 | 15:40–17:20 CET
Vienna Campus, B-314

Join us for a talk by Kathleen Thelen (Ford Professor of Political Science at MIT) “The Chamber of Influence: Corporate Power in American Courts.”

The project examines how American business interests have built formidable legal capacities to shape the courts and advance a more business-friendly legal environment. Focusing on the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Litigation Center, it shows how organized business uses strategic litigation to protect corporate interests and incrementally shift the law in favor of capital.

📩 RSVP to receive the Zoom link: https://events.ceu.edu/2026-10-01/chamber-influence-corporate-power-american-courts