FsB vom 14.10.2025
Please note that the subject-specific regulations of 14 October 2025 will not come into force until the summer semester 2026.
Philosophers have been dealing with questions like these for a long time. In the Bachelor's degree programme in Philosophy, you will deal with them systematically and historically. You will meet dedicated teaching staff who research and teach in a wide range of philosophical areas, including metaethics, applied ethics, political philosophy, history of philosophy, philosophy of language, metaphysics, philosophy of science and philosophy of life sciences.
Students acquire specialised knowledge and learn to understand texts and to write and present philosophical work by communicating abstract problems in a generally understandable way. Particular emphasis is placed on the technical aspects of philosophising. After a guided introduction to your studies, you will have the opportunity to set your own specialisations. With the skills you have acquired, you can go on to a master's course in Philosophy or pursue a variety of appointments in publishing, educational and cultural institutions, public relations, counselling, etc.
Please note that a good knowledge of English is essential for studying Philosophy, as a significant proportion of the literature to be read is written in English.
You will find the programme of lectures for this course in the eKVV.
An overview of the introductory and information events is provided by the central student counselling services.
Studies can be commenced in both winter and summer semesters. Courses are targeted to commencing studies in winter semester. Student counselling to plan the course of studies is recommended.
The standard period of studies is 6 semesters. Information on studying part time can be found on the following webpage.
The studies Major Subject (Academic) Philosophy comprise 120 credit points.
Find out about the academic structure model and note the possible combinations as well as the rules regarding the individual supplementary area.
Access to the Bachelor programme is granted to those who have a university entrance qualification suitable for Germany (e. g. German ‘Abitur’).
Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.
Likewise, special conditions apply to those qualified in vocational education and training.
The study places are not subject to any admission restrictions (numerus clausus). Nevertheless, you need to apply within the currently applicable application deadlines. Afterwards, however, you can submit your application for enrolment directly in the application and status portal, provided that you meet the access requirements.
Step by step to a bachelor programme without NC
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Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.
Likewise, special conditions apply to those qualified in vocational education and training.
This subject can be combined with the following subjects in the Combined Bachelor's Degree:
Internet pages of the subject Philosophy
Internet pages of the responsible institution(s):
Department of Philosophy with the courses offered
The information on admission restrictions / numerus clausus (NC) refers to applications for the winter semester 2025/26 and summer semester 2026.
Information on NC values from previous years
The courses
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Length and scope of studies
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