Overview

The Philosophy course at Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski secures guidelines by faculty and leaves enough room for student’s own preferences.

Job placement

This degree is intended to secure eligibility for teaching in the academia in the EU, EEA, Switzerland, in the other European countries, North and South America, as well as in most of the other countries around the world. It can be used for jobs meant to the M.A. Philosophy alumni with even higher chance for success.

Accreditation

Top 3 in the Best Online PhD Programs in Philosophy Worldwide list: https://onlinephd.org/programs/best-philosophy-online-phd-programs/

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Psychoanalysis and Philosophy

Contemporary American Aesthetics and the Puzzles of Art

Epistemology

Subject and Projectivity

Philosophy of Science

Social Philosophy

Philosophy of Intercultural Relations

Existential Dialectics

Continental Philosophy

Philosophy of Linguistic and Cultural Relativity

Philosophy of Culture

Time and History

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-10-30 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

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citizens of EU/EEA and Switzerland - April 30 to start in October

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sofia, Bulgaria

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

Master's degree in any field. No previous degree in philosophy is needed. No age discrimination or limit.

CV, two letters of recommendation, standardized tests scores are NOT required. No application fee (for citizens of EU/EEA and Switzerland a 32 € fee is charged and an entrance exam is held).

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

4950 EUR / year

≈ 4950 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

3000 EUR / year

≈ 3000 EUR / year

Additional Details

EU citizens (self-funded): 1,500 EUR per semester

EU citizens (state-funded): one-time fee of 956 EUR and a monthly stipend of 798 EUR for the duration of enrolment.

Non-EU students: 2,475 EUR per semester

Living costs

Sofia

Bulgaria

795 - 1216 BGN / month

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

Funding

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Living costs

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