Program Overview

Program Overview

The Logic and Philosophy of Science MA program at Eötvös Loránd University focuses on logic and its applications in the philosophy of science, particularly in the foundations of mathematics, physics, linguistics, and the social sciences. The program is research-oriented, aiming to prepare students for a PhD program, and its central part is the Logic and its Applications Seminar at the Department of Logic.

Program Structure

• The program consists of a few core courses and a joint four-semester seminar series providing a common background to all students.
• Students can choose from four thematic groups of courses:
  • Logic and the Philosophy of Mathematics
  • Foundations of Physics
  • Logic in Linguistics
  • Models in the Social Sciences
• Students are required to choose 7 courses offered in these modules.

Career Opportunities

The program is designed for those who want to continue their studies on the postgraduate level. Graduates have good prospects for applying to PhD programs in philosophy, mathematics, linguistics, informatics, physics, economics, and sociology.

Job Examples

• Education and research
• Teacher
• Researcher

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

There are two ways applicants can fulfill entry requirements:

1. Full credit acknowledgment of degree: The applicant holds a university bachelor’s degree (BA, BSc or an equivalent college degree) in one of the following fields: Liberals Arts, Sociology, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Economics, or Computer Science.
2. Itemized credit fulfillment: Applicants holding a university bachelor’s degree (BA, BSc or an equivalent college degree) within the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, economics, and law are eligible to enter the program if they can show at least 50 credits (or equivalent) of course work spanning the following areas:

• Philosophy (especially logic, philosophy of language, philosophy of science, metaphysics)
• Mathematics (especially mathematical logic, set theory, universal algebra)
• Physics (especially classical mechanics, electrodynamics, quantum mechanics)
• Theoretical linguistics (especially semantics, formal semantics, logical foundations of formal semantics, mathematics, logic)
• Economics (especially probability theory, economic sociology, mathematical optimization)
• Sociology (especially theories of communication, foundations of social theory, organizational sociology)

Language Requirements

The language of instruction for the entire program is English. Non-native speakers of English must demonstrate a very good level of English-language skills. Accepted language certificates at minimum B2 level (CEFR):

• IELTS (International English Language Testing System): 5.5 minimum
• TOEFL IBT (Internet-based test): 72-94

Documents to Submit with Application

• Online application form
• Secondary school certificate (graduation certificate)
• Bachelor-level degree
• Transcript of records
• CV
• Motivation letter
• Essay
• Copy of the main pages of the passport
• Copy of application fee payment receipt
• Copy of the Entrance exam fee payment receipt
• Language certificate
• Other: An official English translation of the certificates and the records if the language of the original is not English

Application Procedure

Application Deadlines

The deadline for application means the deadline of submission of the full and complete application package in the online system.

• Period 1 (with Early Bird discount): 01/10-30/11/:59 (CET)
• Period 2 (with Early Bird discount): 01/02-31/03/:59 (CET)
• Period 3: 01/04-31/05/:59 (CET)

Procedure of the Application

The application starts in the online application system. Students need to register in the system, fill in the online application form, upload the required documents, and follow the instructions during the application process.

Tuition Fees

• EU/EEA students: 2,500 EUR per semester
• non-EU/EEA students: 2,500 EUR per semester
• Application fee:
  • Early Bird applicants: EUR 100 (non-refundable) between 01/10/2025 - 30/11/2025 and between 01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026
  • Regular application fee: EUR 150 (non-refundable) between 01/04/2026 - 05/2026
• Other costs: 100 EUR (Entrance exam fee)

Program Details

• Title: Logic and Philosophy of Science MA
• Degree: Expert in Logic and Philosophy of Science
• Type: Degree program
• Level: Master
• Accreditation number: OH-FHF/756-4/2010
• Faculty: Faculty of Humanities
• Institute: Institute of Philosophy
• Department: Department of Logic
• Language: English
• Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)
• ECTS credits: 120
• Minimum number of students: 2
• Maximum number of students: 30

Program Leader

Dr. Zsófia ZVOLENSZKY, Department of Logic, Institute of Philosophy, Faculty of Humanities, Eötvös Loránd University

Additional Information

The program enables students to apply for doctoral programs in various areas: philosophy, mathematics, physics, linguistics. The Department of Logic at ELTE has successful cooperation with the Algebraic Logic research division at Alfréd Rényi Institute of Mathematics, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, and the Department of Theoretical Linguistics of the Research institute for Linguistics, Hungarian Academy of Sciences. The department organizes and hosts two weekly colloquia: the Logic and Philosophy of Mathematics seminar (LaPoM) and the Theoretical Philosophy Forum. MA and PhD students regularly and actively participate in these events.