M.A. Philosophy

Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU) Giessen

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  • German
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  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 15 Jan
    Next deadline

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About the programme

The Master of Arts in Philosophy at Justus Liebig University Giessen runs for 4 semesters with 120 credit points. It studies philosophy's core concern, shaping and deepening our understanding of ourselves as human beings, through the lens of a new anthropology that integrates many questions rather than standing as one special discipline. Its guiding question is what shapes human forms of life at the interface of culture and nature, so you can combine focus areas from practical and theoretical philosophy and work where cultural studies meet the life sciences. Modules cover theoretical and practical philosophy and the philosophy of the life sciences, and you choose three project modules. Students are expected to take a high degree of responsibility for the content of their studies. Requirements include a Bachelor's with at least 60 credit points in philosophy.

Fields of study

Philosophy & History(Social Sciences & Humanities)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Philosophy at Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU)

German language

German for application
B2
German for enrollment
B2

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
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Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Required
GRE
Not required
GMAT
Not required
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Yes

Yes

No

APS verification

APS certificate
Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

Entrance requirements

The requirement for acceptance into the Master’s course is a completed Bachelor’s degree, with at least 60 CP in the area of philosophy, or a completed teaching degree programme with at least 60 cp in the teaching subjects philosophy and ethics. The board of examiners can accept other courses of study as equivalent after examining them individually

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Philosophy

Programme-specific documents

Your school-leaving certificate (this may in certain cases take the form of a listing of the subject grades achieved in your last year of school; if applicable, also an academic transcript and/or diploma from a university already attended) and a translation of these documents (into English or German). Translations are only accepted from accredited translators who are authorized to issue official translations in their respective home country. We accept documents in German and English.

-applicants for a Master's programme also need the complete Transcript of Records and the Bachelor's certificate as well as their translation (if applicable - we accept documents in English or German) by accredited translators (i.e., translators who are authorized to issue official translations in their respective home country).

-proof of your language proficiency (depending on your subject of study: German and/or English, or additional languages). If you do not yet have sufficient German language skills to apply, please apply for the "Deutschkurs/German language course" to take part in an intensive German language course to prepare you for your studies at JLU.

-a copy of the page in your passport showing your name and passport photo

-payment to uni-assist

-Application portal (please register with uni-assist before filling in the online application for JLU Gießen).

Required documents especially for Students belonging to India to apply in a Master's program at JLU

1. Printed and duly signed application form with passport size photo (not older than 6

months)

2. Copy of APS fee transfer receipt. ☐

3. Copy of Aadhaar card with linked mobile number. ☐

4. Copy of passport (1st and last page) ☐

5. Copy of Class X Marksheet and Certificate ☐

6. Copy of Class XII marksheet and certificate. ☐

7. Copy of Class XII admit card, if available. ☐

8. Copy of marksheets of all semesters. ☐

9. Copy of the bachelor degree. In case the degree has not yet been issued, the

provisional certificate issued by the College will be accepted.

(Not older than 1 year)

☐

10. Copy of the Master’s degree and transcripts. (if applicable)

11. Copy of language certificate – German and/or English ☐

12. Copy of signed Student Authorization Letter – German and/or English

This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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How to apply

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Application quick facts

APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

75 EUR

Complexity

Medium

Address

Dr. Timo-Peter Ertz

Institut für Philosophie

Rathenaustraße 8, roomm 212 | 35394 Giessen

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

304.8 EUR

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,514 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

Additional fee information

Nil

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