Governance

Incorporated in the State of New York, Central European University is organized as an American graduate institution, governed by a Board of Trustees.

• The Board of Trustees has general charge of the affairs, property and assets of Central European University.
• The Senate establishes, approves or initiates academic programs and establishes academic and admission standards.
• The Academic Forum comprises department, program and unit heads, who make recommendations on academic matters for consideration by the Senate.
• The Senior Staff oversees the coordination and control of the university's daily operations and ensures adequate strategic planning in cooperation with the appropriate university forum.
• The President and Rector is the overall academic and administrative head of the university.
• The Office of Provost and Academic Pro-Rector is responsible for overseeing academic issues related to departments, faculty and students.
• The Central Administration includes:
  • The Office of the President and Rector;
  • The Office of Provost and the Academic Pro-Rector;
  • The Office of Chief Operating Officer;
  • The Office of the Pro-Rector for Hungarian and EU Affairs;
  • The Office of the Academic Secretary;
  • The Academic Cooperation and Research Support Office;
  • The Budget and Finance Office;
  • The External Relations Office;
  • The Human Resources Office;
  • The Student Services;
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