Overview

This MA Program in Philosophy from Sofia University St.Kliment Ohridski secures guidelines by faculty and leaves enough room for student’s own preferences. It is accredited by the The National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency; this accreditation is valid throughout the EU/EEA and Switzerland. The degree is recognized worldwide including the EU/EEA and Switzerland, the US, Canada, Russia, Turkey, China, Indian Sub-Continent, Latin America, and the Middle East.

Faculty Members

All faculty teaching at the program are approved by the Bulgarian State Highest Assessment Commission. They feature successful teaching experience in this country and abroad and are well published in Bulgarian and English.

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.

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

Lecturers

All faculty teaching at the program are approved by the Bulgarian State Highest Assessment Commission. They feature successful teaching experience in this country and abroad and are well published in Bulgarian and English.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-31 00:00:00
Starting 2024-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-09-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Philosophy

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

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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

Bachelor’s degree in any field of humanities, social science, science, or professional disciplines. No tests or application fee are required for non-EU citizens. For citizens of EU/EEA and Switzerland a 16 € fee is charged. An interview is held with those who apply for a scholarship. No previous degree in philosophy is required. 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.