Overview

The Philosophy programme of the University of Amsterdam is the most inclusive of its kind in the Netherlands. It covers a wide range of topics and has a strong international focus. The programme familiarises students with one or more sub-areas of philosophy and explores both Anglo-Saxon and European philosophy. You will acquire the skills to formulate, analyse and discuss philosophical problems, as well as to formulate and present targeted research questions within a broader research plan.

Careers

Graduates of the Master's programme Philosophy will be versed in one or more of the sub-areas of philosophy and will have the skills to formulate, analyse and discuss philosophical problems. The programme prepares students for a career in teaching, journalism or any of the other writing professions, as well as for a variety of advisory and managerial positions in public organisations and government institutions.

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Programme Structure

Courses are grouped under the following topics:

Art, Culture and Critique

Ethics, Politics and Society

Language, Logic, Mind and Metaphysics

Science & Humanities, Technology and Society

Ethics and Politics of Surveillance and Privacy

Philosophy of Language

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

You have a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy from an accredited university;

You completed the extended minor in Philosophy (60 ECTS) at the University of Amsterdam;

You completed 60 ECTS or equivalent in philosophy courses and can show that these jointly meet the following requirements:

The course topics covered at least two philosophical sub-disciplines (i.e. Logic, Ethics, Philosophy of Language, Political Philosophy, Aesthetics, Philosophy of Science, etc.).

Some of the philosophy courses followed were of an advanced academic level.

At least one course required the writing of a thesis or an academic paper of at least 3,500 words.

English language requirements

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

25900 EUR / year

≈ 25900 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2695 EUR / year

≈ 2695 EUR / year

Living costs

Amsterdam

Netherlands

1000 - 1500 EUR / month

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

Funding

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