Master in Philosophy

Master in Philosophy is a Masters program taught at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Germany. Intake: Winter Semester. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 semesters (120 ECTS credits)) options.

The Master in Philosophy at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich is a consecutive, research-oriented program in Philosophy. It allows students to extend and deepen previously acquired philosophical knowledge through individual specialisms across theoretical philosophy, practical philosophy, history of philosophy, and other areas of philosophy, including philosophy of science and philosophy of religion.

The program runs for four semesters and covers 120 ECTS credits. LMU Munich describes a wide range of specialization choices through master-level courses and lectures linked to students’ prior knowledge. In semesters 2 and 3, students follow additional qualification routes using Option A (Profile Area) or Option B (Study abroad/Double major). Instruction is in German, with some optional courses offered in English.

The minimum requirements for admission in Master in Philosophy at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich as pre-requiste for admission in Master in Philosophy.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

The basic requirement for enrollment is proof of a qualifying university degree or an equivalent degree from a domestic or foreign institution in a program lasting at least six semesters. Applicants must demonstrate subject-specific aptitude through an aptitude evaluation process.

• Academic requirements include a research-oriented scientific approach, a well-trained logical judgment, the ability to analytically reconstruct philosophical texts and problems, and advanced academic knowledge in Theoretical Philosophy (e.g., epistemology, logic, metaphysics and ontology, philosophy of nature, philosophy of mind, philosophy of language, philosophy of science) or Practical Philosophy (e.g., ethics, political philosophy, social and economic philosophy), or the history of philosophy (e.g., ancient philosophy, medieval philosophy, modern philosophy, classical German philosophy, philosophy of the 19th and 20th centuries).
• Applicants must show a good command of academic German and English.
• Application documents for the aptitude evaluation process include a tabular curriculum vitae, a Transcript of Records showing at least 150 earned ECTS credits or equivalent achievements, and an original philosophical writing sample written in German with a minimum length of 15,000 characters (including spaces), assessed as “passed” or at least “sufficient”. A German translation of the writing sample is an alternative option if accompanied by a declaration.
• Applicants whose documents indicate fewer than 30 ECTS credits (or equivalent achievements) in philosophy are deemed not suitable.
• Applicants with at least 60 ECTS credits (or equivalent achievements) in philosophy and a writing sample that meets the requirements are deemed directly suitable.
• Applicants with between 30 and 59 ECTS credits (or equivalent achievements) may be assessed for suitability and can be invited to an interview.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.philosophie.lmu.de/en/study/degree-programs/master-in-philosophy

72 fully funded scholarships are listed for Germany. See Germany scholarships.