Introduction to Soros Foundation CEU Scholarship Program
Selection (Application Screening, Test, Interview)
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SELECTION (Application Screening, Test, Interview)

Admission to CEU is based upon an overall evaluation of the candidate, including academic achievement, strength of recommendations, English language proficiency and general compatibility with the aims of the department or program. Most departments seek students who will contribute to the development of emerging democracies worldwide and in the CEE/fSU and Mongolia region after their graduation from CEU, whether in academic or professional careers.

CEU's admissions process is divided into four stages:

Evaluation of Documentation:
Upon receipt of all application materials each departmental program selection committee will evaluate applications on the basis of past academic performance, strength of recommendations, work experience, the applicant's expectations of the program and his/her future plans. After this evaluation, applicants will either be invited to continue with the selection process or be declined admission.

Approximate date of notification: between February 5 and February 28

Stage two: Testing

English language Testing
Applicants who pass the first stage of the admissions process will be invited to take an institutional TOEFL examination and other department specific tests on the first Saturday of March

Mathematics Examination (For Applicants to the Economics Department MA in Economic and MSc in Banking and Finance only)
Because the Economics MA program incorporates a substantial mathematical component in its program, all applicants are required to take a mathematics exam covering basic calculus, probability theory and linear algebra. The examination will be held on the first Saturday of March.

Maths tests of the Mathematics Department you can find at http://www.ceu.hu/math/entrance-exam.html

GRE is a compulsory requirement for PhD Economics candidates.
Please note that samples of previous years' tests may be obtained from the local OSI offices or CEU Admissions Office.

Legal Reasoning Tests/Legal Essay (for applicants to the Legal Studies Department)
The legal reasoning test is a standardized test measuring analytical thinking and logical reasoning capabilities. The test consists of two sections of 20-30 questions each, and takes approximately two hours to complete. Candidates are also encouraged to practice law school admission sample tests, available on the web: http://www.lsac.org/download-forms-guidelines-checklists.asp

Evaluation of the Test scores:
Upon receipt of the examination scores, each department /program selection committee will conduct a competitive re-evaluation of the complete application file and invite selected individuals to continue with the admissions process or will decline admission. Approximate date of notification: between March 25-April 30.

Stage three: Interview
CEU faculty or local CEU representatives will interview selected applicants in their home countries whenever possible and necessary under the departmental evaluation procedures. Telephone interviews also be conducted under certain circumstances. In situations where the applicant cannot be interviewed in person or a telephone interview is deemed impractical, the department/program may at its discretion, accept the applicant's documentation as sufficient data for an evaluation. All interviewing is typically conducted during the month of April.

Interviews are used to further evaluate the applicant's knowledge of and interest in particular academic field as well as any related experience, language ability, and his/her personal goals. Interviewers will also evaluate the extent to which the applicant will contribute to and from the department/program in question.

Stage Four: Final evaluation
Those applicants selected to participate in the first three stages of the admissions process are once again evaluated by a departmental/program selection committee. Each applicant is considered on the basis of past academic performance, English language proficiency, intellectual merit and general compatibility with the aims of the department /program.

Notifications of Acceptance, Waiting list or Rejection
The official notification of acceptance, waiting list or rejection is issued by the CEU Admissions Office. Decisions may also be communicated through the CEU Coordinators in the local Soros Foundations. Students who are offered acceptance or placed on the waiting list will be notified shortly after May 15. Rejected candidates will be notified shortly after May 31.