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Philosophie (Philosophy)

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Are you looking for the meaning of life, the justification of science, the principles of morality as well as the nature of man and his position in the world? Then study philosophy at one of the most traditional and strongest research philosophy institutes in Germany.

As a Master student:at the University of Freiburg, you can deepen and broaden your knowledge of philosophy and its methodology. In the course of your studies, you will deal with the three major areas of the subject: theoretical philosophy, practical philosophy and the history of philosophy. In the process, you will set your own focus of interest, learning, teaching, and researching.

 

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Language of instruction

German

Programme start

Winter Semester

Standard Period of Study

4 semesters required for the full degree programme

Scope of services

120 ECTS-Points for the full degree programme

Admission

Language requirements: Deutsch C1; Englisch B2; Grundkenntnisse in Latein, Altgriechisch, Arabisch oder Farsi oder Französisch oder Italienisch auf dem Niveau B1

First semester: With special prerequisites for admission

The admissions restrictions are determined by the admissions regulations for the individual field (see below in the section ‘Statutes’). For more detailed information, please visit your departmental academic advisor.

Higher semesters: With special prerequisites for admission according to admission regulations

Please note: University admission requirements may change up to the start of the application period.

Application period

First semester: 1 June - 15 July

Higher semesters: Winter Semester: 1 June - 30 September
Summer Semester: 1 December - 31 March
Important information regarding required application materials for higher semesters.

Application

Application for this degree programme is only possible during the application period and is done online.
You can find more information about the application here.

Faculty affiliation

Statutes

Contact

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