What is CEU's campus like?
What is the language of instruction?
Will I be able to do the work?
What makes CEU different from other programs?
How big is CEU? Will I get personal attention?
Will I take classes with graduate students?
Which American students will gain the most from studying at CEU?
Who issues credit forcoursework?
Can I afford the program?

What is CEU's campus like?
CEU is located in downtown Budapest, a few blocks from the Danube River, directly in the center of one of the most exciting and historic districts of Budapest. CEU's conference facilities, where some students choose to reside for their semester, are located outside of downtown Budapest and contain a business center, concierge, and swimming pool, among other amenities.

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What is the language of instruction?
With rare exceptions, all CEU courses are taught in English, although English may not be the first language of everyone in the classroom. Courses in basic Hungarian language are also available.

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Will I be able to do the work?
Motivated undergraduates with various academic backgrounds have found CEU to be challenging but within reach of their capabilities. In fact, some students have been surprised by how highly they have been able to achieve.

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What makes CEU different from other programs?
Students who attend CEU through Bard College have the unique ability to take graduate level courses as undergraduates. Undergraduate students can choose courses across the curriculum. This allows participants from diverse academic backgrounds to construct a semester of challenging and thought-provoking courses.

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How big is CEU? Will I get personal attention?
CEU is an institution of approximately 1,000 students, with small classes and a strong advising system. In addition, undergraduates in Bard's program receive the support of an academic program director and program coordinator.

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Will I take classes with graduate students?
Absolutely. Undergraduates enrolled in Bard's study abroad program at CEU will enroll directly in master's level courses in the social sciences and humanities.

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Which American students will gain the most from studying at CEU?
Students who want to be enrolled in a truly global university and who are interested and motivated by a true international exchange in the classroom will gain a tremendous amount by participating in Bard's study abroad program at CEU.

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Who issues credit for coursework?
Credit for coursework at CEU is issued via Bard College, on a Bard transcript, for easy transfer to any U.S. institution.

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Can I afford the program?
Partial scholarships are available through Bard College for students who demonstrate academic merit and/or financial need. Please see our Scholarship page for further information about various scholarship opportunities available.

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