Masters (MS) in Philosophy in Germany

40 masters programmes in philosophy at 19 universities in Germany are open to international students; 75% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 646 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 646 USD and 1,752 USD.

Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Philosophy programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
Master in Philosophy (2 Years) Heidelberg University Master's 1,752 USD
Master in Philosophy University of Konstanz Master's 3,923 USD
Master in Ancient Philosophy Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München Master's —
Master's Program in Culture and Economy: Philosophy University of Mannheim Master's 3,505 USD
Master in Philosophy Double Degree University of Bamberg Master's —
Master in Public Ethics University of Bamberg Master's —
Master in Logic and Philosophy of Science Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München Master's —
Master in Philosophy University of Duisburg-Essen Master's —
Master in Philosophy (Language – Knowledge – Action) University of Erfurt Master's —
Master of Science in Politics, Economics and Philosophy University of Hamburg Master's —
Master in Theoretical Philosophy Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München Master's —
Master in MA in Philosophy of Science Leibniz University Hannover Master's —
Master in Philosophy/Ethics Heidelberg University Master's 1,611 USD
Master in Philosophy Heidelberg University Master's 1,610 USD
Master's in Theoretical Philosophy Ruhr-Universität Bochum Master's —
Master in Philosophy & Economics (P&E) University of Bayreuth Master's —
Master in History & Philosophy of Science and Logic (HPS+Logic) Ruhr-Universität Bochum Master's —
Master in Philosophy University of Konstanz Master's —
Master Philosophie University of Bamberg Master's —
Master in Philosophie - Master University of Oldenburg Master's 24,999 USD
Master in Philosophie (Double Degrees) University of Bamberg Master's —
Master in Philosophie TU Darmstadt Master's —
Master in Philosophy Ma University of Bonn Master's 646 USD
Master in Technik und Philosophie TU Darmstadt Master's —

Specialisations within philosophy

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Universities for philosophy in Germany

Masters (MS) in Philosophy in Germany: common questions

How many philosophy programmes are there in Germany?
40 philosophy masters programmes at 19 universities in Germany are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
How much does a philosophy degree in Germany cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in philosophy in Germany is 646 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 646 USD and 1,752 USD per year.
Can I study philosophy in Germany in English?
Yes — 75% of the philosophy programmes in Germany in our catalogue are taught in English (30 of 40).

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