Overview

The Master's programme in Philosophy is offered both on a full-time and part-time basis.

Job prospects

The Philosophy (Research) programme from University of Groningen prepares you to do a PhD in philosophy, but it also provides vital skills for other jobs where research and presentation skills are needed, such as journalism, government work, consultancy, publishing, and education.

For those who want to pursue an academic career in philosophy, Groningen offers many opportunities.

We reserve two PhD places per year for students who have completed our own Research Master, and offer several additional places for both internal and external applicants.

Furthermore, the Faculty of Philosophy in Groningen is very successful at securing research grants, which fund many additional PhD and postdoc positions.

Programme Structure

Programme options:

Ethics, Social and Political Philosophy (specialization)

History of Philosophy (specialization)

Theoretical Philosophy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Groningen, 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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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Once we have received your application and all required documents, the admissions board will evaluate your file. Applicants may subsequently be invited for an interview (possibly via Skype).

Academic transcript: We expect applicants to have a mean score of at least 7.5 for relevant courses (corresponding roughly to an A-/B+ in the US system) If the programme involved a thesis, it also must have received at least an 8.

Proof of English proficiency.

We expect a Bachelor's degree in philosophy or philosophy of a specific scientific discipline, or a degree which the admissions board considers to be equivalent.

Two reference letters: these letters should be written by instructors who know the student and should describe the student's past performance and academic promise.

Motivation letter: the student should explain why he or she wishes to take part in our programme and what he or she expects from it.

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

19200 EUR / year

≈ 19200 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2601 EUR / year

≈ 2601 EUR / year

Living costs

Groningen

Netherlands

750 - 1000 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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