Munich School of Philosophy: List of all tuition-free study programs (2026/27)

Munich School of Philosophy (Hochschule für Philosophie München), founded in 1925, is a private Jesuit institution with approximately 300-400 students specializing exclusively in philosophy and ethics studies in Munich, Bavaria. This Catholic university offers a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Master's programs in Ethics with specializations in intercultural understanding, media ethics, medical ethics, and economic ethics, operating within the Jesuit intellectual tradition emphasizing systematic philosophical reasoning, Catholic philosophical thought, and applied ethics while remaining open to diverse philosophical schools. Located in central Munich near the English Garden, Germany's most expensive city with living costs averaging €1,000-1,500 monthly, this small institution charges private tuition fees though church subsidies keep costs below commercial private universities, with some scholarships available through Catholic organizations. Programs conducted primarily in German require C1-C2 proficiency for philosophical texts and discussions, though some international programs may accommodate English, with admission based on academic qualifications and motivation letters rather than NC scores, though the Jesuit context means comfort with religious institutional settings aids integration.