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European Graduate School (EGS)

European Graduate School (EGS)

Fostering cross-disciplinary inquiry, creative practices, and critical thought in a flexible, international graduate environment.

Seewjinenstrasse 6, 3930 Visp, Switzerland

About European Graduate School (EGS)

The European Graduate School (EGS) is a private, non-profit institution established in 1994, dedicated to advanced, cross-disciplinary education. It operates through two main divisions: Philosophy, Art & Critical Thought (PACT), and Arts, Health & Society (AHS). The PACT division incorporates various fields including architecture, film, literature, and digital design within its broader philosophical and artistic framework. The AHS division focuses on expressive arts therapies, education, and social change. EGS offers flexible low-residency Master's and PhD programs, known for their intensive seminars led by a distinguished international faculty. The school champions academic freedom, creative discovery, and intellectual exchange, aiming to cultivate a global community that engages with contemporary issues beyond conventional disciplinary boundaries.
Program NameDetails
MA in Philosophy, Art, and Social Thought
Master

This program prepares students for original, independent research and creative professional work requiring sophistication in cultural analysis. It exposes students to important developments in modern thought and new approaches to arts and socio-political phenomena.

2 years (12 seminars)
English
Supervision fees apply for each year of thesis supervision, with a minimum of 2 years of supervision.
Deadline: Unknown
PhD in Philosophy, Art, and Social Thought
PhD

This program prepares students to undertake original, independent research in a broad range of fields. Students will complete a thesis of approximately 75,000-100,000 words.

2 years of seminars + 2-5 years thesis
English
Supervision fees apply for each year of thesis supervision, with a minimum of 2 years of supervision.
Deadline: Unknown
MA in Literary, Musical and Visual Thought
Master

This program allows students to concentrate on creative activity and related fields, preparing them to undertake original research. The program also prepares students to exercise acute critical judgment in the analysis of works and broader movements.

2 years (12 seminars)
English
Unknown
Deadline: Unknown
PhD in Literary, Musical and Visual Thought
PhD

This program allows students to concentrate on creative activity and related fields, preparing them to undertake original research. The program also prepares them to exercise acute critical judgment in the analysis of works and broader movements.

2 years of seminars + 2-5 years thesis
English
Unknown
Deadline: Unknown

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Accreditations & Affiliations
The European Graduate School is licensed as a Higher Education Institution by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA) (Licence number: 2015:007) within the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) since February 2016. It also holds 'Candidate for Accreditation' status by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), indicating progress towards full accreditation.
Admissions
Deadlines
Applications are accepted and reviewed year-round. Full tuition payment is required at least 7 days before the start of classes.
Requirements
A Bachelor's degree or an approved equivalent for graduate programs; a Master's degree for doctoral programs. An access procedure is available for students without a Bachelor's degree.

European Graduate School (EGS) Academic FAQ

European Graduate School (EGS) is Fostering cross-disciplinary inquiry, creative practices, and critical thought in a flexible, international graduate environment.

Applicants are typically required to submit: A Bachelor's degree or an approved equivalent for graduate programs; a Master's degree for doctoral programs. An access procedure is available for students without a Bachelor's degree..

European Graduate School (EGS) provides a comprehensive curriculum including: MA in Philosophy, Art, and Social Thought, PhD in Philosophy, Art, and Social Thought, MA in Literary, Musical and Visual Thought, PhD in Literary, Musical and Visual Thought.

European Graduate School (EGS) is situated in Visp, Switzerland, offering a vibrant context for architectural study.

Yes, European Graduate School (EGS) holds accreditations from: The European Graduate School is licensed as a Higher Education Institution by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA) (Licence number: 2015:007) within the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) since February 2016. It also holds 'Candidate for Accreditation' status by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), indicating progress towards full accreditation..