Philosophy full time

Degree: Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor
Standard period of study (amount): 6 semesters
Location: Paderborn
Deadlines: expired (Germans and inhabitants); Please enquire

Overview and admission

Study Type

undergraduate

Admission semester

Summer and Winter Semester

Area of study

Philosophy

Focus

Philosophy

Annotation

Can only be taken in combination with another subject as part of a dual-subject Bachelor´s degree course.

True to the motto "studying philosophy means learning to philosophise", students acquire the skills to explore our world critically, to question circumstances and to explore problems and their solutions.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

The Bachelor’s programme in Teaching Qualification for Vocational Colleges is open to anyone who has 1. the higher education entrance qualification certificate (general or restricted to a relevant subject) or the entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences or evidence of previous education that is recognised as equivalent by legislation or the responsible state authority, or anyone who meets the requirements for applicants who are considered to be qualified as a result of vocational training or those under the regulations on applicants with international educational qualifications.
2. \ t as a student applicant who has not acquired his or her admission requirements at a German-speaking institution, has sufficient knowledge of the German language. For unrestricted admission to or enrolment on all degree courses, the applicant must prove the language ability required for study. Further details are governed by the current version of the German language proficiency test for access to higher education at the University of Paderborn.

For the study of philosophy within the framework of the dual-subject Bachelor degree programme of the Faculty of Cultural Studies, a thorough knowledge of the English language is recommended in accordance with the requirements of Section 8 General Provisions. Students should be able to read English philosophical texts on their own. In addition, knowledge of Latin and/or Greek (Latinum and/or Graecum) is recommended

Lecture period

Winter semester 2026/2027: 12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027
Summer semester 2027: 05.04.2027 - 16.07.2027

Application deadlines

Summer semester (2027)

Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
Information at the International Office
Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Information at the International Office
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
Expired
For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application, starting on 22.03. - 15.04.2026.
Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Expired
For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application, starting on 22.03. - 15.04.2026.

Winter semester (2026/2027)

Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
Information at the International Office
Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Information at the International Office
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
Expired
For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application, starting on 22.09. - 15.10.2026.
Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Expired
For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application, starting on 22.09. - 15.10.2026.

Languages of instruction

Main language

German