MA in Philosophy (Research)
Groningen, Netherlands
MA
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 May 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
01 Feb 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 18,700 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Dutch, EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA students
** for Non-EU|for EU/EEA EUR 2,530
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Key Summary
About: The MA in Philosophy (Research) provides an essential foundation in philosophical inquiry and methodology.
This course emphasizes developing original research skills, critical analysis, and comprehension of advanced philosophical concepts.
Students will engage in independent research alongside experienced faculty, fostering a rich academic environment that encourages deep exploration of philosophical questions.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue various career paths, including academic roles as researchers or lecturers in philosophy, positions in journalism, public policy, and ethics, or consultancy roles where critical thinking and analysis are vital.
This degree lays the groundwork for further academic pursuits, such as a PhD.
What is freedom and why is it valuable? What makes an argument convincing? How do body and mind interact?
The Research Master Philosophy offers you the opportunity to work with leading scholars in the history of philosophy, practical philosophy, and theoretical philosophy. It prepares you for an academic career but also teaches useful skills for other jobs.
The program offers a core curriculum on philosophical problems related to ongoing research in the faculty, as well as many opportunities to pursue your own interests.
Our personal approach makes the Faculty a wonderful place to study, and our program is consistently ranked highly by independent assessors.
The Master's program in Philosophy is offered both on a full-time and part-time basis.
Attractions of the Research Master in Groningen
Talent grants, tuition waivers, scholarships, TA-ships, Ph.D. positions.
- We offer talent grants of €5000 for the best non-EU/EEA applicants.
- Half the tuition fee for non-EU/EEA students is covered by the Faculty of Philosophy.
- Admitted prospective students from outside the EU/EEA can apply for the Holland Scholarship.
- Students can apply for paid Teaching Assistantships.
- One fully-funded Ph.D. position is reserved for students of our Research Master's every year.
Why study this program in Groningen?
Results of the National Student Assessment (NSE) have shown that our students are very satisfied with the contents of our programs and that they value the expertise of our teaching staff.