What is the Matura Support Program?
Have you wondered if there is a program that helps you move from high school to college or university? Are you a parent, looking for a supportive learning experience for your child that would help them complete their Matura and prepare them for university study and life? CEU’s new initiative may be for you: CEU Matura Support Program.
The Matura Support Program (MSP) provides help, assistance, and support for high school students in Vienna. Its primary aim is to help students complete the English components of their Matura and prepare them for a successful transition to university or higher education .
More than a program, CEU-MSP is an experience:
You will experience a preview of university life through tutoring, optional language courses, and interactive workshops. You will have the opportunity to meet CEU faculty and students, take part in CEU lectures and other events, (attending public lectures), use the state-of-the-art CEU Library resources and get a flavor of life in a multicultural, international university.
CEU-MSP is FREE of charge.
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What does the Matura Support Program offer?
- English tutoring and after-school language courses
- Help with the pre-scientific paper (Vorwissenschaftliche Arbeit - VWA) and Matura
- Chance to explore university study options
- Preview university life and attend university events
- Opportunity to use CEU Library resources for your VWA and any other academic research
Who can apply?
CEU-MSP supports students who want to succeed in the Matura and in future studies but have fewer opportunities.
If you can answer yes to the following questions, you can apply to MSP:
- Do you attend a Gymnasium or other high school in Vienna that prepares you for the Matura?
- Are you in the last two years of your studies?
If so, apply if you meet at least ONE of the following conditions:
- You attend a public (state) school in the 10th, 11th, 12th, 15th, 16th, 20th, 21st districts, OR
- Your school is on the partner institutions list, OR
- German is not the only language spoken at home, OR
- at least one of your parents does not have a university degree, OR
- your school or family circumstances prevent you from accessing similar opportunities as offered in the program.
How do I apply?
Applications will open in August 2024. Details will be available on the Application page.
Where can I see a list of current course times and activities?
Please see a list of current course and workshop times and activities here.
Where do courses and activities take place?
Most courses and activities take place at CEU’s building in the Favoriten (10th) district of Vienna. We will also hold preview workshops and one-off events in high schools. The CEU address is Quellenstrasse 51, and the nearest tram stops are Schrankenberggasse (lines 6 and 11) or Absberggasse (D).
Do I receive a certificate or other recognition?
Participants of the MSP will receive a Certificate of Completion subject to terms and conditions specified in the program handbook. The certificate is not a degree or other accredited program of study and does not qualify you for admission to CEU or other universities. However, it recognizes the hard work you put into the program, your enthusiasm and motivation for learning.
How much does the program cost?
There is no fee or other charge to participate in the courses or program. However, any travel, technology, or other costs that you incur cannot be reimbursed by CEU.
What makes CEU-MSP unique?
Small, Inclusive Teaching
Flexibility and Choice
- Participants choose one or more activities.
- We ask participants who take English classes or tutoring to commit to attending throughout the term, but workshop participation is flexible.
English-Language Teaching in an International Setting
- Located in Favoriten, one of Vienna’s most international districts.
- Central European University (CEU) is one of the world's most international universities, measured by the percentage of students born abroad. It is fully accredited in Austria and in the United States.
- CEU's working language is English.
History of Impact
- CEU-MSP builds on two decades of expanded access and university preparatory programs in Hungary and Austria.
What else does CEU offer?
CEU offers a wide range of degree programs at undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral level. CEU has recently expanded its initiatives to enable a broader range of individuals to access higher education, whether at CEU or at other universities. The Yehuda Elkana Center is proud to organize the CEU-FOCUS program and Matura Support Program (MSP) within this framework. Other initiatives at CEU include:
- The Roma Graduate Preparatory Program (RGPP) has recently celebrated its twentieth anniversary
- The Invisible University for Ukraine (IUFU) is an award-winning, transnational solidarity network of universities and students
- Multiple units collaborate to provide robust financial aid and academic support to students admitted to CEU.
We invite you to learn more about these initiatives or to apply directly to a CEU degree program.
How do I learn more?
Please browse our website or contact msp@ceu.edu for more information.
