Program Overview
The Philosophy of Science at University of Twente (UT) is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Philosophy of Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 10,581 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,906 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Enschede, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Philosophy of Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- theory: 25%
- practice: 25%
- self study: 50%
- theory: 15%
- practice: 10%
- self study: 50%
- other: 25%
- Studying abroad is optional.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Knowledge minimum: Sufficient proficiency in English. Minimal IELTS: 6.5, minimal TOEFL iBT: 90.
\nPrevious education: A Bachelor\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99s degree or equivalent qualification in:\n- (Applied) Natural Sciences, Engineering Science,\n- Social Science,\n- Philosophy,\nOr: Any other discipline, with an emphasis on the exactnatural sciences, or social sciences or technology and a focus on the application of technology in a particular professional area or on technical interventions in social systems.\nApplicants with a bachelor\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99s degree from the Dutch Technical Universities in Delft, Eindhoven and Enschede automatically qualify for admission.
\nPersonal motivation: We ask international students to complete an academic skills test, sent to you them after we receive the application form.
\nKnowledge minimum: Good writing skills / Computer skills.
\nAdditional language requirements:
- IELTS listening: 6.0
- IELTS reading: 6.0
- IELTS writing: 6.0
- IELTS speaking: 6.0
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- TOEFL internet based: 90
- TOEFL paper based: 90
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C1
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 10,581 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,906 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 10,581 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,906 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Twente (UT) directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Twente (UT)
University of Twente (UT)
Enschede, Netherlands
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-10-17
- Start Date 2018-02-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months