Philosophy

University of Amsterdam • Amsterdam • Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts

Admissions & requirements

1. Additional Knowledge
You may be admitted to the Master's in Philosophy if:
- 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 additional requirements.
Please check: uva.nl/ma-philosophy > Application and admission
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Language requirements

Standard requirement for HBO/WO programs: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80. Note: Specific scores for this program are being verified.

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University of Amsterdam

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The University of Amsterdam (UvA), founded in 1632, is one of Europe's largest research universities with over 35,000 students. Located in the vibrant heart of Amsterdam, it's renowned for social sciences, humanities, and business programs. Ranked #53 worldwide and known for its progressive academic culture.

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Tuition (from)

€23,500

/year

Admission

Admission: Competitive

Duration

1 year

Location

Amsterdam

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Accreditations

NVAO

Scholarships

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