Program Overview

MA "Philosophy" Program

The Department of Philosophy of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens invites interested individuals to apply for the MA "Philosophy" program, with a specialization in "History of Philosophy and Ideas (Greek Philosophy)".

Program Details

• The program is held online.
• The program grants a Postgraduate Degree, Master of Arts in "Philosophy", with a specialization in "History of Philosophy and Ideas (Greek Philosophy)".
• The starting date is October 2025.
• The language of instruction is English.
• The program consists of 6 courses and a short master thesis.
• The duration is one year, intensive, with two semesters (winter and spring) and a summer term.
• The program consists of 75 ECTS.
• The tuition fee is 850 € per semester, with two installments due at the beginning of each semester.

Additional Opportunities

• In-person tutoring and participation in additional Greek civilization programs are available for students residing in Athens.
• Students who need a visa to travel and participate in additional Greek civilization programs must apply as soon as possible to receive pre-approval of their registration.

Admission Requirements

• When submitting their application, candidates must supply the following documents:
  • Application form
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Electronic copy of an identification document (national ID or passport)
  • Certified copy of the university Diploma (or Certificate of Completion of Degree Requirements)
  • Transcript of Records (listing the grades obtained by the student)
  • A certificate of English language proficiency, equivalent to at least a B2 level
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Scientific publications, if available
  • Evidence of professional or research activity, if any

Application Process

• Applications should be submitted via WeTransfer or similar service, by uploading the requested documents in pdf format, or directly by email, with all files combined and submitted in a single pdf document.
• The application period is from July 7, 2025, to September 18, 2025.

Admission Criteria

• Applications are evaluated based on the following criteria:
  • Undergraduate Degree grade/classification (GPA) (20%)
  • Certified knowledge of English at B2 level (10%)
  • Certified knowledge of a second foreign language at B2 level (5%)
  • Scientific publications, participation in conferences (10%)
  • Two letters of recommendation (required)
  • Relevant research or professional activity (10%)
  • Possession of another master's or doctoral degree (10%)
  • Interview (35%)