Philosophy Paderborn University
- Degree
- Master of Arts
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 4 semesters
- Location
- Paderborn
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Summer and Winter Semester
Area of study
Philosophy
Target group
Bachelor graduates whose degree must include the following skills:
-\tKnowledge of and ability to apply basic principles of practical philosophy.
-\tKnowledge of and ability to apply basic principles of theoretical philosophy.
-\tKnowledge of and ability to apply philosophical anthropology and cultural philosophy.
-\tKnowledge of and ability to apply ethics and social philosophy.
-\tKnowledge of and ability to apply philosophy of science and epistemology.
The examination board determines the equivalence of skills.
Annotation
In our Master’s degree programme in Philosophy, students acquire the skills to deal with social problems in an informed manner and to critically examine the solutions offered. In addition to the traditional questions of ethics, we also address questions of economics and the digital society. Our programme focuses on researching the history of philosophers.
Admission requirements
Academic degree that includes the following skills
- Knowledge of and ability to apply principles of practical philosophy.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply principles of theoretical philosophy.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply philosophical anthropology and cultural philosophy.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply ethics and social philosophy.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply theory of science and epistemology.
Lecture period
- Winter semester 2026/2027: 12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027
- Summer semester 2027: 05.04.2027 - 16.07.2027
Application deadlines
Summer semester (2027)
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
Information at the International OfficeDeadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Information at the International OfficeApplication deadline for Germans and inhabitants
Expired
For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application, starting on 22.03. - 15.04.2026.Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Expired
For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application, starting on 22.03. - 15.04.2026.
Winter semester (2026/2027)
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
Information at the International OfficeDeadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Information at the International OfficeApplication deadline for Germans and inhabitants
Expired
For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application, starting on 22.09. - 15.10.2026.Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Expired
For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application, starting on 22.09. - 15.10.2026.
Languages of instruction
Main language
German