Admission to master programme Philosophy

The prerequisite for admission to a master programme is the completion of an eligible bachelor or diploma programme (= in the same discipline). Here you will find information on the prerequisites required for admission. If your previous degree programme is considered as a eligible degree programme will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. 

Our advice: Thoroughly acquaint yourself about the prerequisites for admission to your chosen master programme at an early stage. Thereby, you have the possibility to fulfil prerequisites during the course of your previous studies, for example by completing specific extension curricula (Erweiterungscurricula - EC).

If your degree programme is not listed as example in the Master Access Guide, your application will be checked individually to determine if an admission to the master programme is possible. To do this, you must apply for admission to the degree programme by the relevant deadline. The University of Vienna can only assess the eligibility of your previous degree on the basis of your complete application. Preliminary assessments are not possible.

Qualitative admission requirements

Please note the qualitative admission requirements listed below.

Master programme Philosophy: Previous degree programmes

Qualitative admission requirements

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  • Qualitative admission requirements

    The qualitative admission requirements include the following prerequisites prior to the admission:

    • a) Basic knowledge and competencies totalling 75 ECTS credits. Each of the areas listed must be covered to an appropriate extent (i.e. at least 10 ECTS):
      • practical philosophy (ethics, political philosophy)
      • theoretical philosophy (epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of mind),
      • history of philosophy of various eras
      • logic
      • competences in academic work in philosophy (philosophical text analysis, argumentation, writing papers in philosophy)
    • b) English language proficiency at level B2

1. Completion of a degree programme at the University of Vienna

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  • Philosophy (bachelor)

    Admission without supplementary examinations.

  • Teacher education - teaching subject Ethics (bachelor)

    Has to be examined on an individual basis.

    • The admission requirement of basic knowledge and competence in practical philosophy (ethics, political philosophy) is considered to be fulfilled.
    • The admission requirement of competence in academic work is considered to be fulfilled.
  • Teacher education - teaching subject Psychology and Philosophy (bachelor)

    Has to be examined on an individual basis.

    • The admission requirement of competence in academic work is considered to be fulfilled.
    • The admission requirement of competence in history of philosophy of various eras is considered to be fulfilled.
    • The admission requirement of basic knowledge and competence in practical philosophy is considered to be partially fulfilled.
    • The admission requirement of basic knowledge and competence in theoretical philosophy is considered to be partially fulfilled.
  • Completion of other degree programmes at the University of Vienna (bachelor) in combination with the completion of qualitative admission requirements

    Has to be examined on an individual basis.

2. Completion of a degree programme at another university or institution of higher education in Austria

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  • Completion of a degree programme at another university or institution of higher education in Austria in combination with the completion of qualitative admission requirements

    Has to be examined on an individual basis.

3. Completion of a degree programme from an EU/EEA country or Switzerland

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  • Completion of a degree programme from an EU/EEA country or Switzerland in combination with the completion of qualitative admission requirements

    Has to be examined on an individual basis.

4. Completion of a degree programme from a non-EU/EEA country

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  • Completion of a degree programme from a non-EU/EEA country in combination with the completion of qualitative admission requirements

    Has to be examined on an individual basis.

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