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PhD Philosophy (Dr. phil.) at University of Münster

University of Münster, Germany

Programme overview

Doctoral programme in philosophy leading to the Dr. phil., based at the Philosophical Seminar of the University of Münster.

Department: Philosophical Seminar (Fachbereich 8 History/Philosophy)  |  Duration: In general four years (range from two years upward depending on circumstances)  |  Study mode: full-time; doctoral programme (Promotion)  |  Location: Münster, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

The doctorate consists of a dissertation and a supervised study programme: regular prepared individual supervision by the first supervisor or supervisor group and participation in a colloquium on degree theses; further obligations may be set in the supervision agreement.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to the doctorate requires, as a rule, a completed relevant university degree; the exact requirements are set in the faculty's doctoral regulations (Promotionsordnung).

Duration: In general four years (range from two years upward depending on circumstances)

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