Within thirty short years CEU has developed into a leading research-oriented English language university in Europe that awards US and European dual degrees. We have outstanding, internationally recognized faculty; graduate and, more recently, undergraduate programs that attract the brightest students from around the globe; and a rapidly expanding and strong alumni network. Importantly, in the past five years CEU has also become known globally as the bastion of academic freedom, championing the principles of open societies and access to higher education.