Overview

Philosophy degree offered by the University of Bergen covers all areas of philosophy, with a special emphasis on Ancient Philosophy, Ethics and Political Philosophy, Logic, Philosophy of Science and Mathematics, and Wittgenstein Studies.

Overview

In the master’s programme in Philosophy you will discuss questions like:

What is knowledge and how is it different from true belief? What really exists? Do numbers, souls, markets, and the future exist? Do I exist?
Is there a universal rule, or principle that distinguishes right from wrong? Is morality subjective? Is it relative to human communities and historical periods?
What is the best form to organize human society? Are values like freedom and equality necessarily in conflict? Do we have free will?

Through the study, you will broaden your knowledge and deepen your understanding of key topics in philosophy, and refine your critical skills. You will also develop the skills needed for independent research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Thesis Development and Methodology

Master Topic in Theoretical Philosophy

Master Topic in Practical Philosophy

Master Topic in Aesthetics

Master Topic in Moral Philosophy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bergen, Norway

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

First Class

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree in Philosophy

Additionally, applicants should include a 500-700-word statement that explains how their academic background and competence prepares them to do an MA in Philosophy

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Tuition Fee

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International

95000 NOK/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 190000 NOK for the full programme during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 NOK for the full programme during 24 months.

The semester fee is NOK 650

Living costs for Bergen

10362 - 16828 NOK /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Philosophy degree offered by the University of Bergen covers all areas of philosophy, with a special emphasis on Ancient Philosophy, Ethics and Political Philosophy, Logic, Philosophy of Science and Mathematics, and Wittgenstein Studies.

Overview

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

Tuition Fee

International

EU/EEA

Living costs for Bergen

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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