Overview

This MA Program in Philosophy from Sofia University St.Kliment Ohridski secures guidelines by faculty and leaves enough room for students’ own preferences.

Exchange opportunities

Erasmus + opportunities are available for all EU students to visit up to one school year more than 20 Philosophy Departments throughout the EU. For Bulgarian Students research opportunities are available in the USA on Fulbright grants.

Contact person in regards to the program:

Program Coordinator:

Dr. Nataliya Atanasova

E-mail: nataliya.atanasova@phls.uni-sofia.bg

Phone: (+359 2) 9308-414 (Bulgaria is within the Eastern European Time Zone)

Special Representative for the British Commonwealth and North America:

Mr. Aleksandar Todorovski, LLM

E-mail: Aleksandar.Todorovski@phls.uni-sofia.bg

Program Director: Prof. Dr. Alexander L. Gungov

E-mail: agungov@phls.uni-sofia.bg

Phone: (+359 2) 9308-414 (Bulgaria is within the Eastern European Time Zone)

Mailing address: Department of Philosophy, Sofia University, 15 Tsar Osvoboditel Blvd., Sofia 1504, BULGARIA.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Philosophical Anthropology

Ethics

Art in Contemporary World

Philosophical Method

Philosophy of the Subjective Action

Truth and Meaning

Philosophy of Intercultural Relations

Social Philosophy

Continental Philosophy

Philosophy of Culture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-31 00:00:00
Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-01 00:00:00

More details

The application process should begin 3 months before the deadline to allow time for Sofia University to officially recognize the applicant's bachelor’s degree.

Language

English

Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Disciplines

Philosophy

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor's degree in any field of humanities, social sciences, sciences, or professional disciplines is required. No tests or application fees are required for non-EU citizens. For citizens of the EU/EEA and Switzerland, a 16 € fee is charged. An interview is held for those applying for a scholarship.
Please note that no previous degree in philosophy is required if you have earned 240 ECTS from your Bachelor's degree. Applicants with a Bachelor's degree comprising fewer than 240 ECTS are eligible only if their degree is obtained in Philosophy. There is no age discrimination or limit.

Tuition Fee

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International

3850 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3850 EUR per year during 18 months.
EU/EEA

893 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 893 EUR per year during 18 months.

1. non-EU/EEA/Swiss – €3850 per year;

2. EU/EEA/Swiss no scholarship – €893 per year;

3. EU/EEA/Swiss with a scholarship – €440 per year;

4. International students - distance learning: € 3 300 per school year.

Living costs for Sofia

795 - 1216 BGN /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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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Philosophy.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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