Central European University

Rector-President • Vienna, Vienna • Posted June 09, 2026

About the Role

Central European University
Rector-President


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Central European University (CEU) in Vienna, Austria, is inviting applications from visionary and inclusive academic leaders for the role of Rector-President with an effective start date of August 1, 2027. A beacon of academic excellence and innovation, renowned for its dedication to addressing complex global challenges through education and research, CEU provides its approximately 1,430 students and 200 faculty with a dynamic environment where intellectual curiosity and diversity thrive. As an institution committed to societal progress, CEU is poised for its next phase of leadership and development. CEU is known for its emphasis on advanced research and academic excellence primarily in the social sciences and humanities, and for a mission centered on the values of open society. CEU is accredited in the US and in Austria.


The Rector-President of CEU will guide the University towa...