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Philosophie (Philosophy)

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) – 2 field degree program - Minor Field

Philosophy explores existence, knowledge, morality, justice, and beauty, inviting students to think deeply, challenge assumptions, and examine life systematically, making it the perfect field for curious minds. Philosophy explores the foundations of thought, action, and being across areas such as epistemology, logic, ethics, political philosophy, and aesthetics. In Freiburg, students focus on reading and critically interpreting key texts, emphasising Arabic and transcultural philosophy, classical German philosophy, phenomenology, cultural philosophy, and the philosophy of technology. Studying philosophy develops judgement, independent work, and communication skills, with emphasis on practical abilities such as analysing complex relationships and presenting them clearly, supporting both content knowledge and methodological competence.

Fast facts

Standard Period of Study

6 semesters required for the full degree programme

Scope of services

180 ECTS-Points for the full degree programme

Language of instruction

German

Language requirements

Deutsch C1

First semester

Programme start: Winter Semester

Admission: Restricted admission (30 places)
Selection procedure

Germans and EU citizens: 90% of study spaces are granted in a selection procedure and 10% after a waiting period. Non-EU citizens (without German school-leaving certificate): do not take part in this selection procedure. Study spaces are granted according to a quota of 8% of the available spaces.

Further information on the selection procedure for German nationals, non-German nationals educated in Germany and EU nationals can be found in the corresponding selection statutes/admission regulations in the "Statutes" section below.

Application period: 1 June – 15 July

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.

Higher semesters

Programme start: Winter and Summer Semester

Admission: Without special prerequisites for admission (free admission)

Application period: Winter Semester: until 30.09.
Summer Semester: until 31.03.
The information sheet for students in higher semesters contains all the relevant information.

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

University admission requirements for the first semester and for higher semesters may change up to the start of the application period.

Academic content

Subject combinations

Statutes

Contact

Additional Infos

Results of the last selection processes

Lottery procedure