PhD in Philosophy

The doctoral programme in Philosophy at European Humanities University supports advanced philosophical research in a European academic setting. It began in 2011 in cooperation with the Lithuanian Culture Research Institute in Vilnius and Vytautas Magnus University in Kaunas. Doctoral students carry out research, publish articles, take part in conferences and join academic projects, drawing on continental philosophical traditions alongside the social and political sciences. After a successful dissertation defence, graduates receive a Doctor of Humanities degree recognised in the European Union. Holders are prepared for research, teaching and analytical roles at universities, institutes and think tanks. Applicants are selected through a research proposal and an interview about their motivation. Study takes four years in the full-time high-residence format or six years in the low-residence format, with teaching in English and Russian.