Overview

Key Features

The Museum Studies programme from Central European University (CEU) combines opportunities for experiential learning at Europe’s leading museums with both foundational course work in the history and theory of museums and the multidisciplinary study of the past. The programme provides students with the skills, experience, and professional knowledge needed in today’s museum. This English- language programme will prepare students for a wide range of careers in museums and memory institutions across the world.

Programme Structure

Programme structure:

Learning at the Museum - All students will take three courses taught by staff of the Wien Museum, with a focus on the practical and theoretical work in museums today.
Learning at the University - The program combines practical training with CEU’s signature student experience, offering research driven and public-facing university education to a new generation of museum workers.
Working at the Museum - Students will hold two internships during the course of the degree program.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

International deadline: 15 April

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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88

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Vienna, Austria

Disciplines

History Museum Studies

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

In addition to meeting the general CEU admissions requirements, applicants must provide:

Statement of purpose (500-750 words)

The Statement of Purpose should explain your interest in the Museum Studies program, demonstrate your motivation for a professional career in the museum world, and provide further details on:

ideas for an individual museum project

internship interests

previous experience in museum work (if any, not required)

courses, professors, and research areas you see particularly relevant to your interests

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

12000 EUR / year

≈ 12000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

12000 EUR / year

≈ 12000 EUR / year

Living costs

Vienna

Austria

861 - 1331 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Vienna

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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