Accredited in the U.S. and Austria, BA in Quantitative Social Sciences (QSS) combines the study of human societies with a rigorous foundation in mathematics, statistics, computation and data science. The program teaches the interdisciplinary skills necessary to extract scientific understanding from societal data and consists of a comprehensive training in computational data analysis and mathematical modeling, as well as core theory and methods from sociology, economics, environmental science and political science.

You will learn how to take advantage of the unprecedented quantity and level of detail of available information on human habits, health, communication, opinions, political and economic behavior in a manner that is built upon quantitative theory and methods, while being directly integrated with the scholarship in the various areas of the social sciences.

The program includes mandatory modules on mathematics, programming and data analysis, and social sciences. After completing the mandatory modules, you can major (specialize) in:

• Sociology
• Economics
• Environmental Sciences
• Political Science
• Data Science

You will be expected to conduct interdisciplinary research as part of your BA thesis and capstone project in your chosen areas of specialization.

The program both integrates into the European-wide Bologna system and offers the best of the American undergraduate education system. After successful completion of a four-year BA, you will receive an Austrian and an American BA degree.

EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITIES

In the third year, you’ll have the opportunity to study abroad at one of our partner universities in Europe or in the United States. Options include: Sciences Po in Paris / Bocconi University in Milan / London School of Economics / Stockholm School of Economics / Bard College in New York State / Bard College Berlin

FUND YOUR STUDIES

Kaffeehaus Fellowships

The Kaffeehaus Fellowship Program awards scholarships of up to €7,000 each year to 3-6 outstanding students from Austria with demonstrated financial need and excellent academic credentials. In exceptional cases, students from India who meet the fellowship criteria may also be considered. Recipients will show promise both within and beyond the classroom, through a record of high academic achievement and volunteer or extracurricular engagement.

Bachelor’s students who are granted a Kaffeehaus Fellowship may receive it for the entire duration of their program, pending successful completion of annual program requirements. The Fellowship amount awarded can be used for living expenses, housing, or tuition, and may be combined with other scholarships available to undergraduate students.

SPARK YOUR CAREER

Continuing in graduate school

A QSS degree will offer you the opportunity to pursue MA/MSc and PhD degrees in a variety of disciplines, including:

• economics
• political science
• environmental science
• sociology
• network science and
• computational social science

Possible careers in Business, Industry, Governance, and NGOs

Specialist quantitative skills in social sciences are in short supply and are valued by a variety of employers in:

• businesses
• startups
• public service
• intergovernmental organizations (e.g. UN)
• NGOs
• journalism
• financial consulting and
• marketing

APPLY

Admissions requirements

• Completed online application form: www.ceu.edu/apply
• High school records
• Proof of English proficiency
• CV
• Application essay
• Letter of motivation
• Letter of recommendation
• Evidence of mathematical competence
• Online interview with finalists