Central European University (CEU)

Vienna, Austria

Founded in 1991, Central European University (CEU) is a private research university renowned for its international community, interdisciplinary education, and excellence in the social sciences, humanities, law, public policy, and related fields. 

CEU attracts students and scholars from more than 100 countries and offers English‑language bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs.

Berlin, Germany

Founded in 2003, the Hertie School is a leading university focused on governance, public policy, and international affairs. Known for its global perspective, the Hertie School attracts Master’s, Executive Master’s, and PhD students from around the world, combining rigorous academic training with real‑world policy engagement.

London, United Kingdom

Founded in 1895, The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is a world-leading institution in the social sciences, including economics, politics, law, sociology, and international relations. Known for its international outlook, LSE attracts undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students from over 150 countries and is recognised for its research excellence, policy impact, and global networks.

Warsaw, Poland

Founded in 1906, SGH Warsaw School of Economics is Poland’s oldest and most prestigious economics and business university. Known for its strong international cooperation and practical, research‑led education, SGH attracts undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students from Poland and abroad, offering programmes in economics, finance, management, public policy, and related social sciences.

Stockholm, Sweden

Founded in 1909, Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) is a leading European business school specialising in economics, finance, and management. Known for its strong international orientation, the university attracts bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral students from around the world and emphasises research excellence, innovation, and close ties to the business community.

Bocconi University

Milan, Italy

Founded in 1902, Bocconi University is a leading European institution in economics, management, finance, law, and social sciences. Known for its international outlook, Bocconi attracts students and researchers from around the world and maintains strong ties with the global business and policy community.

The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, with a strong emphasis on research, innovation, and interdisciplinary learning.

Florence, Italy

Founded in 1972, the European University Institute (EUI) is a unique postgraduate research university focused on the social sciences, law, and humanities. Known for its international outlook, EUI attracts scholars from across Europe and beyond, fostering interdisciplinary research and policy-oriented studies.

Madrid, Spain

Founded in 1973, IE University is an international university recognised for its innovative approach to higher education in business, law, politics, technology, and social sciences. Known for its highly international environment, IE attracts undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students from more than 130 countries and emphasises entrepreneurship, leadership, and global engagement.

Paris, France

Founded in 1872, Sciences Po is a world-leading institution in the social sciences, law, and public policy. Known for its international outlook, Sciences Po attracts undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students from across the globe, fostering interdisciplinary research, civic engagement, and global leadership.

Bucharest, Romania

Founded in 1991, The National University of Political Studies and Public Administration (SNSPA) is a leading Romanian institution specialising in political science, public administration, communication, and governance. Known for its strong focus on public policy and civic engagement, SNSPA attracts bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral students from Romania and across Europe, combining academic research with practical policy expertise.