Welcome to the Institute of Philosophy and Semiotics!
We offer degree programmes for international students at the master's and doctoral levels.
ADMISSIONS 2025
The application period for the master's programmes in 2025 has ended. Apply in 2026!
2 Jan–15 March 2025
Admission results for the master's programmes are made for 30 April 2025 and the studies start at 1 September 2025.
Application period for the Doctoral studies in Humanities:
1–15 May 2025
with specializations in:
Philosophy;
Semiotics and Cultural Studies.
Admission information is announced by 15 April, admission decisions are made by 15 July. Studies begin in September.
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