Earn a degree accredited in Austria and the U.S.

The MA programs are often used as preparation for PhD studies at leading universities across the globe. They provide you with a solid grounding in the major areas of philosophy, such as ethics, epistemology and philosophy of mind. Working in small, interactive classes, you will also develop transferable skills like analytical and systematic thinking and reasoning, and you will learn how to analyze complex texts and arguments.

The program comes in two formats. The one-year program is geared towards candidates with a four year bachelor’s degree in philosophy, while the two-year version is for graduates with a three-year bachelor’s degree in philosophy or in a related field. All MA students can also specialize in interdisciplinary certificate programs in Political Thought and Religious Studies at CEU.

Study your passion:

Courses include:

• Ancient Philosophy

• Contemporary Metaethics

• Early Modern Philosophy

• Epistemology

• Ethics

• Existence

• Great Themes of Late Antique, Byzantine and Medieval Philosophy

• Metaphysics

• Metaphysics of Mind

• Perception

• Philosophy of Language

• Philosophy of Religion: The Existence and Nature of God

• The Self

Spark your career:

Where CEU’s master’s graduates work

Fund your studies:

In pursuit of its mission, CEU strives to attract world-class graduate talent from all over the world. This is why the university offers generous financial aid, based on a combination of merit and need, including tuition awards and scholarships with stipends, available to students from any country.

Apply by:

• February 1, 2023: For master's studies with financial aid. 

• March 15, 2023: For self-financing master's candidates who will require a study visa. 

• August 15, 2023: For self-financing master's candidates who will not require a study visa.