Overview

Epistemology of the Humanities and Social Sciences from University of Ljubljana pays special attention to the relationship among theories which seems typical of the humanities and social sciences: even though theories are often in a relationship of mutually exclusive alternatives (and are considered as such even more often), no theory in these disciplines is ever really "out-of-date."

Students at Epistemology of the Humanities and Social Sciences from University of Ljubljana will:

gain fundamental knowledge from their research disciplines in different fields of the humanities and social sciences,

develop the competences required for independent research and the application of knowledge at an internationally comparable level.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Historical Epistemology

Epistemology of the Modern Humanities and Social Sciences

Seminar ajusted to the study field

Seminar ajusted to doctoral thesis topic prepared by supervisor

Work on the doctoral thesis proposal

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-18 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-06 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-18 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Schedule TOEFL®

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ljubljana, Slovenia

Disciplines

Sociology Philosophy

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Schedule TOEFL®

Other requirements

General requirements

Criteria for applicants' selection in the case of enrolment restrictions:

grade point average in previous studies - 50%;

oral exam/interview taken in front of an expert committee for the study field the candidate is applying for, accounts for the second 50%.

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items like Additional medical costs, Repatriation, Liability etc. Make sure your student insurance covers your needs.

Studyportals partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Get your student insurance now

Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at University of Ljubljana and/or in Slovenia, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

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

26625 EUR / year

≈ 26625 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

26625 EUR / year

≈ 26625 EUR / year

Living costs

Ljubljana

Slovenia

620 - 945 EUR / month

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

Funding

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Loading

Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Epistemology of the Humanities and Social Sciences.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About