{"id":912,"date":"2023-01-31T14:24:02","date_gmt":"2023-01-31T14:24:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/okajak.com\/?p=912"},"modified":"2023-01-31T14:24:02","modified_gmt":"2023-01-31T14:24:02","slug":"my-path-to-the-central-european-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/okajak.com\/en\/articles\/my-path-to-the-central-european-university\/","title":{"rendered":"My path to the Central European University"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>What is your experience of applying to the CEU? How did you hear about it? <\/strong><strong>And why did you choose it?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>I learnt about the CEU from a friend who studied there. He told me that this is an international university in Europe, with quality education entirely in English and variety of scholarships. I was intrigued and started researching about the University, its ranking, programs and available scholarships. I chose it in the end because they had my discipline of study \u2013 International Relations, the professors were quite cool and famous scholars (I used to read their books during my BA studies) and there was a full scholarship, which was important for me because without it I would have not been able to afford studying in Europe. I made a right decision to apply because CEU is really international, there are over 100 nationalities here: it is amazing to have now friends all around the globe. Studies are interesting, and there is a Career Support Office at the University, which helps to look for jobs\/internships after graduation. It helped me to find my dream job when I graduated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>That\u2019s great. Can you tell about the application process? Was it difficult to get in?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Application to BA, MA and PhD programs at CEU starts sometime in November and finishes by end of January. I remember that I applied in January, just before the deadline. I registered at CEU portal and filled out the application form online, attached a motivational letter, an essay and recommendation letters. The process is not very difficult, but it takes time. It was interesting that I did not have to apply for a scholarship separately. In the end of the application I just ticked the box that I need a full financial aid and did not even attach any financial documents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0What do you think helped you to be successful in your application?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>I think I wrote a good motivation letter and an essay about International Relations. I studied well the university website to learn more about my program, I read a lot, thought a lot. I also consulted people who studied there and asked for advice (the University has a special app where you can contact people who study there and ask them questions). All this information helped me to prepare a strong application and show the University why I want to study with them and how it will further help me in the future. I also had good IELTS score, maybe that helped.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Any advice to those who are applying now?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>I would suggest to apply to several programs. When you register your application you have to pay 30 Euro fee and with that you can apply to 3 different programs\/departments (each requires a separate application, motivation letter and essay). So I would definitely suggest to apply to 2 or 3 programs, as a backup.<\/li>\n<li>I would suggest to very carefully study the CEU application page <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ceu.edu\/apply\">https:\/\/www.ceu.edu\/apply<\/a> to be sure about the requirements and just to know where you are applying \u2013 this will help to define the reason why you are applying.<\/li>\n<li>Also, see if you can apply for a two-year MA (instead of 1 year MA) because that is really better and less stressful.<\/li>\n<li>And lastly, I would suggest to use the CEU\u2019s preparation materials listed on their website because there you can find a format of the CV and important tips on how to write motivation letter and put together a competitive application. These materials really make it easier to apply, because then you will know what exactly the university is looking for. Good Luck!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is your experience of applying to the CEU? 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