Overview

The Philosophical Knowledge program offered by the University School for Advanced Studies Pavia (IUSS) is the first Italian degree course in philosophy to be entirely taught in English. It is part of the framework of the European education system and aims to open the job opportunities of the global labour market to its graduates.

The degree course leans towards an international teaching approach: every year, six renowned foreign philosophers, true authorities in their respective research areas, are invited to cooperate as professors in the training of students on the course, thus opening the course up to the cross-fertilisation of innovative teaching methods and teacher-student interaction.

Outcomes and career opportunities

In addition to the natural outlets in the teaching field, the degree course aims to prepare its graduates to pursue an academic career by accessing a PhD. It also provides its students with training designed to guarantee them job opportunities in the areas of business, communication and human resources management. Possible careers:

Human resources specialist
Work organisation specialist
Specialist in public relations, image and related professions
Philosopher
Teacher

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Metaphysis and Mind

Ethics and Bioethics

Politics

Rationality
Ancient Dialects

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-18 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pavia, Italy

Disciplines

Philosophy View 8 other Masters in Philosophy in Italy

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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.

Other requirements

General requirements

Have a first cycle university degree or a degree obtained abroad and recognised as suitable and have obtained at least 60 CFUs in the scientific disciplinary sectors of class LM-78, including at least 36 in the philosophical scientific disciplinary sectors, i.e. M-FIL/01, M-FIL/02, M-FIL/03, M-FIL/04, M-FIL/05, M-FIL/06, M-FIL/07, M-FIL/08, SPS/01, IUS/20. Students who do not have a first cycle degree or who have not acquired the CFUs specified above will not be admitted.
Have B-2 level competence in English. In the absence of B2 or equivalent certification, the outcome of the admission interview will be decisive.

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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

400 EUR / year

≈ 400 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

156 EUR / year

≈ 156 EUR / year

Additional Details

The Flat Rate is set on the basis of the student’s Area of Study and Citizenship, according to three brackets. It ranges from €156 to €4500 per year.

Living costs

Pavia

Italy

600 - 950 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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