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Department of Philosophy

The interdisciplinary programs of the department uniquely combine historical and analytic approaches to major areas of philosophical study, allowing for a fruitful dialogue between contemporary philosophy and its history. The department works in close collaboration with the Departments of Cognitive Science, Medieval Studies and Political Science.

Education

  • Master of Arts in Philosophy / The program covers the major areas of philosophy including, for instance, philosophy of mind, axiology and the history of philosophy. The degree is primarily designed for candidates with a four-year bachelor’s degree in philosophy. 
  • Master of Arts in Philosophy / The program covers the major areas of philosophy including, for instance, philosophy of mind, axiology and the history of philosophy. The degree is designed for candidates with a three-year bachelor’s degree in philosophy or with a degree in a related field.

Research

Select Areas of Research 

  •  Ancient and Early Modern philosophy 
  •  Philosophy of language and logic 
  •  Philosophy of mind and cognition 
  •  Perception and consciousness 
  •  Causation and free will 
  •  Ethics and metaethics 
  •  Philosophy of religion 
  •  Political philosophy 
  •  Theory of democracy

Career

Master’s graduates obtain positions in academia as well as in the private and public sectors. Doctoral graduates generally find employment at research institutes and leading universities.

PhD Programmes

Humanities (1)

Department of Philosophy Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to Department of Philosophy. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

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Grant
1500 EUR
Deadline
10 Nov 2024
Winter School Grant
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Central European University (CEU)
Vienna, Austria
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Grant
1500 EUR
Deadline
05 Apr 2024
Summer School Grant
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Central European University (CEU)
Vienna, Austria
Provided by university
Grant
1000 EUR
Deadline
15 Jun 2024
Presidential Awards for PhD Students
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Central European University (CEU)
Vienna, Austria
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 May 2024
Best Dissertation Award
Merit-based

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Central European University (CEU)
Vienna, Austria
Independent provider
Grant
1000000 KRW
Deadline
Not specified
Global Scholarship Program (GSP)
Merit-based

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Chungnam National University
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
13 Oct 2024
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
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American Australian Association (AAA)
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
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American Australian Association (AAA)
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
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Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students
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Beijing Government
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
CEEPUS (Central European Exchange Program for University Studies)
Merit-based Need-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP) Scholarships
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The Association of Commonwealth Universities
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2024
The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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The Association of Commonwealth Universities
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Independent provider
Grant
1500000 KRW
Deadline
Not specified
Fully Funded GKS Korean Government Scholarship
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Korean Government
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Kanthari International Institute for Leadership
Need-based

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Kanthari
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
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Full Support for Tuition and Costs of Living- PhD Scholarship at the University of Essex
Merit-based

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Junhua Li
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
50000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
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Canadian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
50000 INR
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
UniCreds Fly High Scholarship
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Unicreds
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 AUD
Deadline
15 May 2024
Federation University - MACC Scholarship
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The Malaysian Australian Alumni Council (The MAAC)
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
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Ukrainian Researchers Scheme
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Irish Research Council for the Humanities and Social Sciences
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
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Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
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Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Mar 2024
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Provided by university
Grant
1500 EUR
Deadline
10 Nov 2024
Winter School Grant
Merit-based Need-based

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Central European University (CEU)
Vienna, Austria
Provided by university
Grant
1500 EUR
Deadline
05 Apr 2024
Summer School Grant
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Central European University (CEU)
Vienna, Austria
Provided by university
Grant
1000 EUR
Deadline
15 Jun 2024
Presidential Awards for PhD Students
Merit-based

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Central European University (CEU)
Vienna, Austria
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 May 2024
Best Dissertation Award
Merit-based

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Central European University (CEU)
Vienna, Austria
Independent provider
Grant
1000000 KRW
Deadline
Not specified
Global Scholarship Program (GSP)
Merit-based

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Chungnam National University
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
13 Oct 2024
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based

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American Australian Association (AAA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based

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American Australian Association (AAA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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Beijing Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
CEEPUS (Central European Exchange Program for University Studies)
Merit-based Need-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP) Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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The Association of Commonwealth Universities
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2024
The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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The Association of Commonwealth Universities
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500000 KRW
Deadline
Not specified
Fully Funded GKS Korean Government Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Korean Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Kanthari International Institute for Leadership
Need-based

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Kanthari
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Full Support for Tuition and Costs of Living- PhD Scholarship at the University of Essex
Merit-based

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Junhua Li
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
50000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Canadian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
50000 INR
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
UniCreds Fly High Scholarship
Merit-based

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Unicreds
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 AUD
Deadline
15 May 2024
Federation University - MACC Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Malaysian Australian Alumni Council (The MAAC)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Ukrainian Researchers Scheme
Merit-based Need-based

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Irish Research Council for the Humanities and Social Sciences
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Mar 2024
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available

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