Philosophy (core subject, core / complementary subject) University of Siegen
- Degree
- Master of Arts
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 4 semesters
- Location
- Siegen
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Summer and Winter Semester
Area of study
Philosophy
Annotation
Knowledge of English and another language other than German is required. Appropriate school certificates (guideline: at least three years of instruction per language) or, for each language, successful completion of at least three consecutive university language courses are considered proof of sufficient knowledge.
Eight week internship possible (alternatively: Subject module or module in Studium Generale).
Students are advised to commence studies in the winter semester.
Admission requirements
Relevant B.A. degree or equivalent degree in Philosophy (that is, major or minor in Philosophy is relevant to the subject) with a minimum grade of 2.0. Exemptions may be granted by the Academic Examinations Board on the basis of a written statement from the speaker of the seminar
Lecture period
- Winter semester 2026/2027: 12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027Further information on deadlines and lecture times can be found at www.uni-siegen.de/zsb/termine-und-fristen.
- Summer semester 2027: 05.04.2027 - 16.07.2027 (Universitywide lecture period)
Application deadlines
Summer semester (2027)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
Application deadlines for Master's degree courses can vary and are specified for the individual courses of study. Further information can be obtained from the Examinations Office of the respective faculty. An overview of the examination offices can be found at http://www.uni-siegen.de/start/studium/pruefungsaemter.html.Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
No informationDeadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Staff in the STARTING Department at the University Siegen can provide further information on the application deadlines. The contact persons and contact details can be found at http://www.uni-siegen.de/starting.Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Application deadlines for Master's degree courses can vary and are specified for the individual courses of study. Further information can be obtained from the Examinations Office of the respective faculty. An overview of the examination offices can be found at http://www.uni-siegen.de/start/studium/pruefungsaemter.html.
Winter semester (2026/2027)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
Application deadlines for Master's degree courses can vary and are specified for the individual degree courses: www.uni-siegen.de/uebersicht-studiengaenge. Further information can be obtained from the responsible Examinations Office: www.uni-siegen.de/start/studium/pruefungsaemter.html.Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
Staff in the STARTING Department at the University Siegen can provide information on the application deadlines. The contact persons and contact details can be found at http://www.uni-siegen.de/starting.Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Staff in the STARTING Department at the University Siegen can provide information on the application deadlines. The contact persons and contact details can be found at http://www.uni-siegen.de/starting.Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Application deadlines for Master's degree courses can vary and are specified for the individual degree courses: www.uni-siegen.de/uebersicht-studiengaenge. Further information can be obtained from the responsible Examinations Office: www.uni-siegen.de/start/studium/pruefungsaemter.html.
Languages of instruction
Main language
German
Further languages
English