Master of Arts in Philosophy Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
- Duration
- 4 semesters
- Language of instruction
- GermanEnglish
- Tuition fees
- No tuition fees
- Next application deadline
- 15 January 2027 (summer semester)
- Language level required
- English: B2German: B2
Programme overview
Quick facts
- Degree
- MA
- Duration
- 4 semesters
- Full-time / part-time
- Full-time
- Intake
- Winter and summer semester
- Joint degree / double degree programme
- No
- A Diploma supplement will be issued
- Yes
- Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
- No
Language of instruction
- German
- English
Courses are held in English (40%) and German (60%). Participants can choose to write their Master's theses in either language.
Programme description
The Würzburg Institute of Philosophy is a renowned research centre with international recognition, specialising in the following areas:
- Theoretical Philosophy (Phenomenology: Kant, Husserl, Heidegger, Merleau-Ponty, etc.)
- Practical Philosophy (Social Philosophy, Political Philosophy, Theory of Democracy, and Ethics)
- History of Philosophy (Ancient, Arabic, and Medieval Philosophy in a global perspective)
Master's students with an interest in one of these fields are particularly welcome.
As a Master's student at Würzburg, you will have the freedom to choose from a variety of philosophy seminars in the programme. Each module, whether compulsory or elective, typically offers multiple seminars to choose from. You also have the flexibility to decide in which semester you want to take each module. Furthermore, there are three seminars taught in English out of the eight seminars offered each semester. We assist and encourage all students to reach level C1 language proficiency in both German and English as part of their studies.
You will benefit from excellent supervision: all professors regularly teach in the different Master's modules and greatly contribute to the personal atmosphere at our institute.
Mode of study
- Fully on-site
Application and admission
Application period(s)
Winter semester
| Applicants from | Applications begin | Application deadline | |
|---|---|---|---|
All countries
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Not specified
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15 July 2027
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Summer semester
| Applicants from | Applications begin | Application deadline | |
|---|---|---|---|
All countries
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Not specified
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15 January 2027
|
Academic admissions requirements
BA in Philosophy at a university in or outside Germany
Language requirements
German language requirements
Accepted certificates include
| Certificates | Minimum result |
|---|---|
Goethe-Zertifikat
|
Total: Goethe-Zertifikat B2
|
English language requirements
Accepted certificates include
| Certificates | Minimum result |
|---|---|
IELTS Academic
|
Total: 5.5 / 9
|
How to apply?
Costs and funding
Tuition fees per semester
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
There are generally no tuition fees at the University of Würzburg. However, each semester, students are required to pay a contribution for enrolment or registration. This fee, approximately 180 EUR, not only supports various student services but also includes a semester ticket that grants you unlimited access to public transportation throughout the city of Würzburg.
Living & services
Support for international students
- Welcome event
- Tutors
- Specialist counselling
- Support with registration procedures
Incoming international students are offered various forms of support both by the Institute of Philosophy and the International Office of the University of Würzburg.
Course-specific language courses available
- English
- German
Career advisory services
The Career Centre at the University of Würzburg assists students in paving their way to an ideal job entry by offering courses for attaining transdisciplinary competences and individual counselling at every stage of student development.
Contact
Institute of Philosophy
- Name
- Prof Dr Dag Nikolaus Hasse
- Adresse
- Residenzplatz 2, 97074 Würzburg
- Telefon
- +49 9313182778