Overview

About the programme

The department of Philosophy at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is characterized by small-scale teaching, the combination of broad expertise with specialized research and a strong international orientation.
Philosophy’s contribution to contemporary issues is also of great importance to the department, as well as the role philosophy can play in reflecting on the nature and position of science in modern society.
Philosophical research carried out in the department can be split up according to the three traditional domains: historical, theoretical, practical.

Programme Structure

The department houses specialists in:

freedom and responsibility
the epistemic role of universities
Enlightened thinking and German Idealism
market ethics
the philosophy of psychiatry
the nature of scientific explanations
epistemology of mathematics
the history of ancient and medieval metaphysics and scientific philosophy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

30 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Philosophy View 3 other PhDs in Philosophy in Netherlands

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

You should have a supervisor before you can start your PhD. You can contact the researchers directly or via the Graduate School of Humanities, to review the possibilities.
Please note that a master or equivalent degree is needed to be admitted to the PhD track.

Tuition Fees

Additional Details

As a rule, we do not charge a tuition fee to PhD students without a scholarship and only to scholarship candidates when their scholarship covers a tuition fee.

Living costs

Amsterdam

Netherlands

1000 - 1500 EUR / month

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