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Master of Arts in Modern and Contemporary Philosophy

2026-06-30

Admission Requirements:

Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Egyptian Supreme Council of Universities, with a minimum grade of Good.


Target Group:

Egyptian and international students.

Application Period:

August.

Program Duration:

Two academic semesters, each lasting 15 weeks, comprising a total of 8 courses (24 credit hours).

Total Credit Hours: 24 credit hours for the preparatory stage - one academic year divided into two semesters


Program Advantages:

  • • This program introduces students to modern and contemporary philosophical theories and schools of thought and examines their role in shaping human consciousness in general and philosophical awareness in particular.
  • • It sheds light on the transformations that have affected the models of understanding and modes of thinking formulated by modern rationality.
  • • The program also emphasizes the importance of applied ethics and contemporary value philosophy in combating violence, terrorism, and all forms of extremism, thereby promoting the values of tolerance, acceptance of others, cooperation, and communication based on a culture of diversity and mutual respect. In addition, it highlights aesthetic values and their role in developing both individual and societal aesthetic awareness, while exploring the relationship between philosophy, beauty, and humanity.

Skills Acquired by Graduates:

Graduates of the Master’s Program in Modern and Contemporary Philosophy acquire a wide range of skills, including:

  • • The ability to analyze and critically evaluate modern and contemporary philosophical trends in a systematic manner.
  • • Applying critical thinking to contemporary intellectual and human issues.
  • • Constructing logical arguments and sound reasoning through rigorous scientific methods.
  • • Conducting academic research using modern philosophical methodologies.
  • • Developing advanced academic writing and scholarly dialogue skills.
  • • Formulating and presenting ideas in a clear, coherent, and academically rigorous style.




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