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Philosophy University of Jena

Degree
Master of Arts
Standard period of study (amount)
4 semesters
Location
Jena

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Summer and Winter Semester

Area of study

Philosophy

Focus

German Idealism, Integrative Anthropology, Image Theory and Aesthetics, History of Philosophy, Practical Philosophy, Theoretical Philosophy, Ethics, Theory of Society, Greek and Latin Prose and Poetry

Target group

The course is aimed at graduates with a first professional degree in
Degree courses in the field of Philosophy, Ethics or one that is equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in the amount of 180 credits and subject-related study at a university or equivalent higher education institution in Germany or abroad.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Area of study

  • Partner institution: Universität La Sapienza in Italian Republic (International degree: Master of Arts)
  • Partner institution: Universität Padua in Italian Republic (International degree: Master od Arts)

Admission requirements

A subject related requirement is proof of academic achievements in the field of philosophy in the scope of at least 60 credit points and a final grade of at least "good" (2.5). Furthermore, knowledge of Latin or Ancient Greek at an advanced level is required. Furthermore, knowledge of modern foreign languages should be at least level B1. Knowledge of English is particularly recommended, as the course offering is partly based on English-language texts. Any language skills that are lacking can be acquired alongside your studies.
International applicants are required to provide proof of command of German at the level of a DSH test (stage 2), a TestDaF (TDN 4) or a recognised equivalent.

Lecture period

Application deadlines

Summer semester (2027)

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    01.12.2026 - 15.02.2027
    Application period winter semester: 01/04 - 15/07 Application period summer semester: 01/12 - 15/01
  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    01.12.2026 - 15.02.2027
    Application period winter semester: 01/04 - 15/07 / Application period summer semester: 01/12 - 15/01
  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    01.12.2026 - 15.02.2027
    Application period winter semester: 01/04 - 15/07 Application period summer semester: 01/12 - 15/01
  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    01.12.2026 - 15.01.2027
    Application period winter semester: 01/04 - 15/07 / Application period summer semester: 01/12 - 15/01

Winter semester (2026/2027)

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    Expired
    Application period winter semester: 01/04 - 15/07 Application period summer semester: 01/12 - 15/01
  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    Expired
    Application period winter semester: 01/04 - 15/07 / Application period summer semester: 01/12 - 15/01
  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    Expired
    Application period winter semester: 01/04 - 15/07 / Application period summer semester: 01/12 - 15/01
  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    Expired
    Application period winter semester: 01/04 - 15/07 Application period summer semester: 01/12 - 15/01

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

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