Overview

Key facts

Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) Munich has a long-standing tradition in both philosophy of science and logic reaching back to the time of Wolfgang Stegmüller and Kurt Schütte. In recent years, this tradition has been revived by establishing two new chairs in logic and philosophy of language (held by Hannes Leitgeb) and in philosophy of science (held by Stephan Hartmann), and by founding the Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy (MCMP). Hannes Leitgeb was awarded an Alexander von Humboldt Professorship by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation in 2010. In April 2012, a second Alexander von Humboldt Professorship was awarded to Stephan Hartmann.

The MCMP provides a lively environment for studying Logic and Philosophy of Science. The MCMP is embedded into the Faculty of Philosophy, Philosophy of Science and Religious Studies at LMU which is one of the largest in the German-speaking world, covering a wealth of philosophical research areas, and attracting students and researchers from around the world.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Logic
Philosophy of Logic and Mathematics
General Philosophy of Science
Philosophy of the Special Sciences
Rational Choice and Formal Epistemology
Themes in Analytic Philosophy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-10 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

München, Germany

Disciplines

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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

You will need:

A cover letter of 1-2 pages in which you explain why you would like to join our MA program and what qualifications you have to do so.

A CV (including, among others things, the list of courses you have taken as an undergraduate).

A copy of your transcript of records documenting your previous studies and degree(s) that are required to be equivalent to at least 150 ECTS, with an average grade of 2.0 or better. If your transcript is in neither German nor English, please make sure to submit a separate document (in English or German) explaining the meaning of your grades.

A writing sample in English. You may submit a term paper, a part of your undergraduate thesis, a published paper, or any other piece of writing that indicates your ability to understand, criticize, and develop philosophical arguments. A writing sample should not exceed 15 pages.

Proof of English language proficiency;

Please ask two referees to send a confidential letter of recommendation;

Students who are admitted to our MA program are required to obtain a certificate in a basic German course of Level A1.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Each semester all students must pay the fees for the Munich Student Union.
No tuition fees are charged.

Living costs

München

Germany

1078 - 1689 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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