The Central European University in Vienna, accredited both in the United States and Europe, welcomes applications for its MA and PhD programs in philosophy, starting in September 2027.
Application deadlines
October 15, 2026
February 2, 2027
Our MA programs (https://www.ceu.edu/academics/degrees/ma-philosophy) are one or two years in length. MA students can also participate in one of three specializations:
Philosophy and Public Affairs
Philosophy of Nature, Science and Society
Philosophy of Mind and Cognition
Additionally, a non-degree Advanced Certificate can be earned:
Advanced Certificate in Political Thought
Advanced Certificate in Ethics and Political Philosophy.
We welcome PhD applications (https://www.ceu.edu/academics/degrees/phd-philosophy) in areas in which the department has research expertise. Find out more about our faculty and their research (https://people.ceu.edu/unit/philosophy). One of our research projects is Knowledge in Crisis, headed by Tim Crane and funded by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF) (https://www.knowledgeincrisis.com/).
Financial Aid: All Philosophy PhD places are fully funded with a tuition waiver and a monthly stipend for 48 months. MA students are awarded merit-based financial aid (tuition discount and stipend) on a competitive basis.
Additionally, candidates who applied in Round 1 (by the October 15, 2026, deadline) for an eligible MA program and passed the first stage of the admission process can apply for the Open Society Scholarship (https://www.ceu.edu/admissions/financial-aid/student-scholarships).
