Philosophy international course, full time, International degree
- Degree
- Master of Arts
- Master
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 4 semesters
- Location
- Mainz
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Summer and Winter Semester
Area of study
Philosophy
Focus
Theoretical Philosophy, Practical Philosophy, Philosophy of Antiquity, Philosophy of the Middle Ages, Philosophy of the Modern Age, Philosophy of Science
Target group
Philosophy analyses the conditions and requirements of thought and recognition as well as the position of the person in the world. Amongst other things, Philosophy questions how ethical and moral standards can be set and defended and how human life can be shaped in a meaningful way.In the course of its thousand-year history, Philosophy has always had a changing relationship to other sciences. This resulted in the sub-areas of Philosophy, including Metaphysics and Ontology, Hermeneutics, Epistemology, Logic, Ethics, Aesthetics, Linguistic Philosophy, Philosophy of History or Philosophy of Law. These sub-areas can be found in the Master of Arts in Philosophy with both a historical specialisation as well as a systematic specialisation.
Annotation
If the degree was obtained abroad: officially authenticated copy of a certificate of recognition (responsible: Student Service - Admission International).
Area of study
Partner institution: Università degli Studi di Palermo in Italian Republic (International degree: Master of Arts)
Admission requirements
When choosing a specialisation in "Philosophy of Antiquity" or "Philosophy of the Middle Ages" in the Master’s final examination, students must demonstrate a basic knowledge of Ancient Greek by at least confirming successful participation in a course for beginners or sufficient language proficiency in Latin through at least 3 years of school education with at least the final grade "sufficient" by the semester before the registration for the MA final examination. The state Latinum (Latin proficiency certificate) is counted as five years of Latin tuition.
Lecture period
- Summer semester 2027: 12.04.2027 - 10.07.2027
End of lectures in Medicine and Dentistry at 17.07.2027 - Winter semester 2027/2028: 18.10.2027 - 12.02.2028
End of lectures in Medicine and Dentistry: 06.02.2027
Application deadlines
Summer semester (2027)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
09.11.2026 - 01.03.2027
IMPORTANT: Due to a change in the applicant and student administration system, the application periods for Master’s degree programmes for the 2027 summer semester will be postponed on a one-off basis. For Master´s degree programmes with an aptitude test, the application deadline already ends on 15.11. Please also note the earlier registration deadlines for the aptitude test in the respective subjects.
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
09.11.2026 - 01.03.2027
IMPORTANT: Due to a change in the applicant and student administration system, the application periods for Master’s degree programmes for the 2027 summer semester will be postponed on a one-off basis. Those who have obtained their higher education entrance qualification abroad should have their certificates recognised early on via the Student Services (www.studium.uni-mainz.de/anerkennung). The request for recognition should be submitted six to eight weeks before the respective application deadline, as the certificate of recognition must be enclosed with the application.
Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
09.11.2026 - 01.03.2027
IMPORTANT: Due to a change in the applicant and student administration system, the application periods for Master’s degree programmes for the 2027 summer semester will be postponed on a one-off basis.
Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
09.11.2026 - 01.03.2027
IMPORTANT: Due to a change in the applicant and student administration system, the application periods for Master’s degree programmes for the 2027 summer semester will be postponed on a one-off basis. Those who have obtained their higher education entrance qualification abroad should have their certificates recognised early on via the Student Services (www.uni-mainz.de/incoming). The request for recognition should be submitted six to eight weeks before the respective application deadline, as the certificate of recognition must be enclosed with the application.
Winter semester (2027/2028)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
01.04.2027 - 01.09.2027
Application deadline for degree courses subject to an aptitude test is 15.05 of the respective year. Please also note the even earlier registration deadlines for the aptitude test in the respective subjects.
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
01.04.2027 - 01.09.2027
Those who have obtained their higher education entrance qualification abroad should have their certificates recognised early on via the Student Services (https://www.studium.uni-mainz.de/anerkennung). The request for recognition should be submitted six to eight weeks before the respective application deadline, as the certificate of recognition must be enclosed with the application.
Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
01.04.2027 - 01.09.2027
Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
01.04.2027 - 01.09.2027
Those who have obtained their higher education entrance qualification abroad should have their certificates recognised early on via the Student Services (https://www.studium.uni-mainz.de/anerkennung). The request for recognition should be submitted six to eight weeks before the respective application deadline, as the certificate of recognition must be enclosed with the application.
Languages of instruction
Main language
German