Central European studies is a subfield of European studies, focusing on the languages, cultures, histories, economies, societies, politics, international relations, and other aspects of the region of Central Europe. It is subject to many research institutions, academic journals, and educational qualifications. Its subfields include Austrian studies (German studies), Czech studies, Slovak studies, Polish studies, Hungarian studies, Slovenian studies, Croatian studies, among others.

Some academic institutions offer degrees, majors, minors, certificates, specializations, or other forms of educational qualifications to students.