Overview

This Philosophy programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona focuses on developing original and rigorous philosophical research, supporting work across a wide range of areas including ethics, political philosophy, philosophy of science, and aesthetics. It enables both theoretical and applied investigation, allowing candidates to explore complex contemporary and classical philosophical problems.

Key Facts

The academic environment provides access to diverse research groups and interdisciplinary approaches, encouraging engagement with the complexity of modern social and intellectual challenges. Candidates participate in seminars, conferences, and scholarly activities that support integration into the academic community while fostering international perspectives and research collaboration.

Each candidate is assigned a thesis director responsible for guiding the research project, ensuring its originality, coherence, and alignment with established research lines. Supervision includes advising on conceptual frameworks, monitoring progress, facilitating participation in academic activities, and supporting the preparation and completion of the doctoral thesis within a structured and research-focused environment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cognitive Science and Philosophy of Mind
Contemporary Aesthetics
Contemporary Ethics
Logic and Artificial Intelligence
Ontology
Philosophy and Theory of Culture
Philosophy of Science
Political Philosophy
Gender and Queer Studies
Thesis Research and Supervision

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Pre-registration deadlines: May 30, October 15

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Barcelona, Spain

Disciplines

Philosophy

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Submission of a statement of interest required
Submission of a provisional doctoral research project
Approval required from a lecturer (thesis supervisor/tutor) and programme coordinators
Academic record evaluated (60%)
Previous training in Philosophy or Humanities assessed (10%)
Alignment and quality of research proposal evaluated (15%)
English proficiency at C1 level required (10%)
Feasibility of completing the research within four years assessed (5%)
Supplementary coursework required for candidates without a Philosophy background or research credits

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

763 EUR / year

≈ 763 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

763 EUR / year

≈ 763 EUR / year

Additional Details

If your access qualification for the PhD is from within Spain the price is €545.

Living costs

Barcelona

Spain

770 - 1360 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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