Master in Philosophy (Focus: Theoretical Philosophy)

Ruhr Universitat Bochum · Bochum, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Arts
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Campus
Bochum
Apply by
Register by 15 July 2027 + 1 more
Starts
Winter and summer semester

Ruhr Universitat Bochum does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
BA in philosophy or equivalent BA includes at least 30 credit points in courses on analytical philosophy. Diploma Transcript of records Language certificates
English language requirement
C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: PTE Academic: 71 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 95 Reading: 24 Listening: 22 Speaking: 25 Writing: 24 IELTS Academic: 7 UNIcert® English: UNIcert® III
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: 1 June - 15 July The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the summer semester: 1 December - 15 January
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About this programme

** Ruhr University Bochum has one of the top three philosophy departments in Germany and ranks among the best 25 worldwide, according to the 2026 QS World University Rankings ** Theoretical philosophy is a vast discipline. It includes the foundational questions of metaphysics, the study of philosophical and scientific methodology, and the formal investigation of logical systems. It deals with the intricacies of mind, consciousness and cognition. It investigates the conditions of knowledge, and it studies the philosophical aspects of language. Moreover, the topics of the discipline have a history (in the Western world) of over 2,500 years. The philosophy departments of the universities of Bochum and Dortmund have teamed up to offer a comprehensive and thorough MA programme covering all the above-mentioned subdisciplines of theoretical philosophy. The programme is taught in English by a sizeable group of instructors , each a specialist in their respective fields. Below, you can find a short overview of the contents of the programme.

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