This dynamic structure provides a critical and creative forum for students and scholars to engage with thinkers and artists distinguished in their fields.

To begin the application process, click here: Online Application

The application and selection process for the division of Philosophy, Art & Critical Thought at The European Graduate School / EGS is personal and stringent. We consider only independent minded students prepared to accept both the challenge and reward of our cross-disciplinary, low-residency MA and PhD programs in Saas-Fee, Switzerland, and Valletta, Malta.

For students/visitors applying to attend individual seminars (instead of enrolling into an MA or PhD degree program), there is no need to submit transcripts or complete the essay questions in the online application (in the fields for the essay questions, please simply write N/A). If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact: admissions@egs.edu.

For students who have completed (or are soon to complete) their MA studies with The EGS and would like to continue onto the PhD program, a re-application is necessary: Online Application . Transcripts and diplomas from undergraduate degrees (prior to the MA at the EGS) would not need to be re-submitted, and the application’s essay questions are not obligatory. Do not hesitate to write to admissions@egs.edu with any questions.

All application documents must be submitted online as well as via postal mail (including a printed copy of The EGS Online Application form) to: The European Graduate School, Administration Office, Sewjinenstrasse 6, CH-3930, Visp Switzerland.

Transcripts

Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges, universities, and graduate schools (post-secondary institutions) must be sent directly via postal mail. Copies of transcripts must also be included in the Online Application (or issued electronically directly from previously attended institutions to: admissions@egs.edu). Transcripts not originally in English or French must be submitted with certified translations in English or French.

Letters of Evaluation (Optional)

Applicants may submit up to three letters of evaluation/reference. Letters should include the evaluator’s signature and contact information. At least one of these letters should be from an academic institution.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

The language of instruction at The EGS is English. Applicants who have not already completed a university degree where English was the language of instruction should submit TOEFL test results to The EGS.

TOEFL Educational Testing Service Code:
European Graduate School: 7418 or 7394

Doctoral students must begin by meeting a requirement of 12 seminars, which are normally completed in the first two years. The doctoral student then must select an advisor (this may happen with the help of the dean) and fulfill one to three years of officially supervised dissertation work  They must register for this supervision and pay a fee in each year. The number of years will be determined by the student’s advisor in consultation with the dean. At the end of the third supervision year, if the student has not completed the dissertation and has not been approved to proceed to a defense, the student may continue to spend up to two more years working on the dissertation without formal supervision.  The student must complete their dissertation and have it accepted for defense by the student’s past supervisor by the end of this period (a total of seven years as a full-time doctoral student at EGS).  Requests for leaves of absence by reason of hardship or health issues can be considered (they should be addressed to the dean).  But if, after seven years, and in the absence of a formal request for a leave of absence, the student has not finished their thesis and completed all requirements, they will be obliged to leave the program.  After a successful completion of the defense, the student will be granted the doctorate.

Masters students must begin by completing 12 seminars, normally during their first two years in the program.  An MA thesis may be submitted after the completion of course work within the second year of study.  Normally, however, students will continue for a third year under supervision as they complete their thesis.  They must register for this supervision and pay the established fee. The dean, or an EGS Fellow, will serve as supervisor.  In some cases, students may arrange for supervision with an EGS faculty member (with the approval of the dean).  At the end of the third year as a full-time MA student, the thesis will be submitted to the supervisor for evaluation (no MA thesis defense is required).  Students who are not ready to submit the thesis at the end of the third year may obtain extra time only with permission of the dean. Once the thesis is accepted, the MA degree will be granted.

Students who complete the MA degree at EGS and wish to continue in the doctoral program must apply officially for the doctoral program and, if accepted, can enter the program only after all MA requirements are met. The accepted MA thesis and the conferred degree must be on file with the EGS before the student can begin doctoral studies. All seminars taken to meet requirements for the doctoral degree must be taken as part of the doctoral program. Seminars taken before acceptance into the doctoral program, even if taken as electives and not used for meeting MA requirements, cannot be used to meet doctoral requirements. In brief, students doing both the MA and the PhD at EGS will need to take a total of 24 seminars as matriculated students to meet both sets of requirements.

The European Graduate School / EGS is a private, non-profit graduate school that is tuition funded. Committed to offering its students rewarding experiences of the highest academic standard affordably, The EGS strives to maintain low operating costs, as reflected in our tuition fees.

Degree Cost (Current Average in USD)

Tuition Fees / 2018-2019

Tuition fees are calculated in USD and based on the number of required seminar and workshop credits (seminars are 4,5 ECTS credits; workshops are usually two credits). Additional elective seminars must be additionally calculated (see schedule of fees).

^{*Tuition rates are based on the current curriculum and are subject to change. Tuition fees do not include health insurance, living expenses, travel expenses, and residency accommodation. For further questions, contact the admissions office (admissions@egs.edu).}