Central European University

, AT

#219

Consensus Rank 2027
across major rankings

According to EduRank's consensus of the four major world university rankings, Central European University ranks #219 globally — #239 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, #275 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026. Averaged across the major global rankings, Central European University places #219 worldwide.

Last verified: 4 June 2026 · All figures reproduced from official publisher releases · Sources & citation ↓

QS World University Rankings 2027

#239

Source: QS Quacquarelli Symonds, June 2026 · topuniversities.com

THE World University Rankings 2026

#275

Source: Times Higher Education, Oct 2025 · timeshighereducation.com

Key facts

Verified against official university publications

Subject rankings

Central European University by subject across QS, THE, ARWU (ShanghaiRanking) and U.S. News 2026

Subject

THE

ARWU

U.S. News

Political Science & IR

#45

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#46

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History

#51-100

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Philosophy

#51-100

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Public Administration

#51-100

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Law

#151-200

#83

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Sociology

#100

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Anthropology

#101-200

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Social Sciences & Management

#266

#126-150

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Arts & Humanities

#196

#201-250

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Economics & Econometrics

#251-300

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Business & Economics

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#251-300

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Business & Management

#601-650

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Frequently asked questions

Direct answers, sourced from the rankings above

What is Central European University ranked in the world in 2026?

Central European University ranks #239 in QS 2027, #275 in THE 2026. Its consensus position across the major rankings is #219 globally.

Why does Central European University rank #239 in QS but #275 in THE?

QS weights employer reputation and international metrics more heavily; THE places more weight on research influence and teaching environment. Differences of this size between the two systems are common — see our methodology comparison.

Data sources & verification

Every figure on this page is reproduced unmodified from the official publisher. The consensus score is computed by EduRank.

QS World University Rankings 2027QS Quacquarelli Symonds · published 2026-06-18 · official release

THE World University Rankings 2026Times Higher Education · published 2025-10-09 · official release

Cite this page:
EduRank (2026). Central European University — University Rankings 2027. Retrieved 4 June 2026, from https://edurank.co/u/central-european-university-at/

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