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Philosophy Frankfurt University

Degree
Master of Arts
Standard period of study (amount)
4 semesters
Location
Frankfurt am Main

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Summer and Winter Semester

Area of study

Philosophy

Focus

Systematic and Historical Range of Philosophical Problems, Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving, Communication, History of Philosophy, Theoretical Philosophy, Practical Philosophy, Analysis, Discussion and Relationing of Philosophical Problems

Annotation

Application period:
01.06. - 31.08. for the winter semester
01.12. - 28 February for the summer semester

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

Admission requirements

A Bachelor's degree with Philosophy as a major subject or
A Bachelor's degree with Philosophy as a minor subject
- Or an equivalent degree from a German higher education institution in the same or a related discipline
- Or a recognised foreign degree in the same or a related subject area with a standard period of study of at least 6 semesters
- Command of English to level B1 and sufficient proficiency in one other foreign language (recommended: French, Latin or Ancient Greek) also to level B1

Lecture period

Winter semester 2026/2027: 12.10.2026 - 12.02.2027

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2026/2027)

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    as per letter of acceptance
  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    01.06.2027 - 31.08.2027
  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    01.06.2027 - 31.08.2027
  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    01.06.2027 - 31.08.2027

Summer semester (2026)

  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    01.12.2026 - 28.02.2027 (Universitywide deadline)

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

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