Philosophy of the Humanities and Social Sciences
University of Amsterdam • Amsterdam • Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts
Admissions & requirements
- 1. Additional Knowledge
The Philosophy of the Humanities and the Social Sciences programme is open to students with a university's Bachelor’s degree in:
- Philosophy;
- A BA that provides access to education at Master’s level in the field of the social sciences or the humanities, which includes a minor in Philosophy worth 30 ECTS and a Philosophy of Science module.
- Other university Bachelor’s degrees, provided you meet additional requirements.
Check: uva.nl/ma-philosophy-humanities-social-sciences > 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.
Estimated Monthly Expenses
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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Scholarships
International students may be eligible for the Holland Scholarship (€5,000). Check your eligibility in our guide.
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