History and Philosophy of Science-Master at Utrecht University

What the program is

The Master’s programme in History and Philosophy of Science at Utrecht University is a research programme focused on the foundations, practice, and culture of science from historical and philosophical perspectives. It examines the historical development of scientific thought and practice, including the relationship between science and cultural, social, and institutional factors, as well as conceptual analysis of theories such as relativity, quantum mechanics, evolution, and modern genetics.

Study structure and requirements

The programme offers tracks in History of Science or the Humanities, Philosophy of Science, Foundations of Physics, and Foundations of Mathematics and Logic. Students complete two mandatory courses and choose additional courses relevant to their specialisation, with the second year dedicated to a research project and Master’s thesis. The programme is taught in English and awards a Master of Science. English requirements include C1 Cambridge Advanced, C1 Cambridge Proficiency, IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in writing, or TOEFL scores of 580 paper-based, 237 computer-based, or 93 internet-based. The source lists 120 ECTS credits, a duration of 1 year, and tuition fees of €2,694 for EU/EEA students and €25,306 for non-EU/EEA students for 2026/2027.

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