Saarland University

Philosophy

M.A. (Master of Arts)
Subjects: Philosophy
M.A.
Degree
EnglishEnglish
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 in a related course.

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.

languageEnglish
CEFR English
min B2
languageGerman
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

Application Deadlines

Application Procedure & Selection

Mode of Admission:
without admission restriction
Admission Test/Interview:
None
Application:
directly at the University
Application Fee:
none

Further Information

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