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Philosophy

Master

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Our Research Master Philosophy offers you the opportunity to work with leading scholars in the history of philosophy, practical philosophy and theoretical philosophy.

The Faculty of Philosophy in Groningen is a vibrant, international community of excellent researchers and teachers. It consistently receives the highest evaluations both for research and for teaching among philosophy departments in the Netherlands from independent assessors. Groningen's internationally renowned staff have expertise in almost all areas of philosophy, with particular strengths in early modern philosophy, ethics, metaethics, social and political philosophy, feminism, philosophy of mind and logic. Read about our research.

The Research Master allows you to specialize in one of three areas:

* History of Philosophy

* Theoretical Philosophy

* Ethics, Social and Political Philosophy

You will receive instruction in core areas of philosophy and pick courses and tutorials aimed at your particular interests, we will also offer training in writing and presenting. Make sure to join the next Philosophy Master's Day on 26 November 2025 to gain valuable information about the research master.

Language

English

Title

Master of Arts

Duration

2 years

ECTS credits

Accreditation

NVAO

Tuition fee 2025/2026

€ 2,601

€ 19,200

€ 16,300


Admission

Admission URL

Application requirements

Information not available

Language requirements

C1
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English
C2
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English
7
IELTS overall band
100
TOEFL computer based

Check when you can start and what you have to pay!

Tuition fees  
€ 2,601
€ 19,200
€ 16,300
Start date App. deadline EU/EEA App. deadline Non-EU/EEA
1 Sep '25 1 May '25 1 May '25
1 Feb '26 1 Nov '25 1 Nov '25
1 Sep '26 1 May '26 1 May '26
1 Feb '27 1 Nov '26 1 Nov '26
1 Sep '27 1 May '27 1 May '27

Scholarships

You can check if you're eligible for scholarships that apply to this course.

NL Scholarship

The NL Scholarship is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their bachelor’s or master’s in the Netherlands.

StuNed Scholarship Programme

StuNed Scholarships for master studies, short courses and customised training programmes are available for Indonesian professionals with at least 2 years' work experience in a development-related organisation.

Contact

University of Groningen

Main address
Oude Boteringestraat 44
9712 GL Groningen
050 363 9011

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