Study program
University
City

Saarland University
Philosophy
M.A. (Master of Arts)
Subjects: Philosophy
M.A.
Degree
120
ECTS

English & German
Language
Winter semester: 31 Aug
Summer semester: 15 Jan/28 Feb
Application Deadlines
2 Years (starting: Both semesters)
Duration
Free
Tuition Fees (per semester)
- Starting
- Both semesters
- Mode of admission:
- without admission restriction
- Application:
- directly at the University
- Study mode:
- On campus
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
Previous Degree
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in philosophy (major or minor) or a related degree. With appropriate previous knowledge of philosophy, access is also possible with a degree in another subject. This previous knowledge can also only be acquired at the beginning of the master's program.
The following qualifications are also required:
- When studying in the core area: good previous knowledge in several main areas of philosophy (practical philosophy, language philosophy and logic, epistemology, history of philosophy, philosophy of the mind).
- For minor studies: good previous knowledge in one of these main areas.
If important previous knowledge in certain areas of the subject philosophy is missing, students can be temporarily admitted on the condition that the missing content is made up for within the scope of the election window.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.
CEFR English
min B2
CEFR German
min C1
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? yes
Additional information:
Knowledge of another foreign language relevant to philosophy (usually ancient Greek, Latin or French). Applicants with German language skills lower than C1 can apply for the preparatory German course.
Application & Admission
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Explanation regarding the application period
Please also note that different deadlines apply for applicants who do not yet have the required level of proficiency in German (January 15th for a summer semester start, July 15th for a winte
Application Procedure & Selection
Mode of Admission:
without admission restriction
Admission Test/Interview:
None
Application:
directly at the University
Application Fee:
none