Moldova State University · Chisinau, Moldova
The Stat şi societate din perspectivă istorică: forme de guvernare, securitate naţională şi relaţii internaţionale — State and Society from a Historical Perspective programme at Moldova State University (Facultatea de Istorie şi Filosofie (Faculty of History and Philosophy)) is a Master's Degree (Ciclul II, studii superioare de master) program delivered in Not Officially Published (per-programme language of instruction not stated on the official faculty programme page or study.usm.md; foreign students are enrolled in programmes taught in languages of international circulation per Regulament STI 2026 §3.1) over a duration of 2 years (120 ECTS). This Master programme in Philosophy provides advanced training in philosophical inquiry, covering major areas including ethics, epistemology, metaphysics, political philosophy, and philosophy of science. Students develop skills in critical analysis, logical reasoning, and scholarly argumentation through engagement with classical and contemporary philosophical texts. Graduates pursue careers in academia, education, ethics consulting, journalism, and public policy.
Key facts
Minimum B2 CEFR in the language of instruction for programmes organized in languages of international circulation (Regulament STI 2026 §2.2.4, §3.3): recognized international certificates (TOEFL, Cambridge, IELTS etc.), prior study documents, or USM test/interview. Enrollment in Romanian-taught programmes additionally requires Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) permission (§3.2).
Bachelor's diploma (Cycle I) or equivalent recognized/equivalated by the competent Moldovan authorities (apostilled/superlegalized + legalized translation); complete candidature dossier in two stages (online dossier + originals/enrollment); applicant must meet academic and linguistic conditions of the programme (Regulament STI 2026 §2.3.1). Minimum 10 enrolled students per language group required to open the track (§10.1). No minimum GPA and no entrance exam officially published.
Online stage (§2.3.5): enrollment form; passport copy valid for the whole study period; birth certificate copy; bachelor diploma + supplement/academic record; language competence certificate; CV (where applicable); declaration on veracity of documents; valid criminal record; proof of dossier processing fee payment; proof of financial means min EUR 6,000. Study.usm.md checklist adds: marriage certificate copy (if applicable), color photos 3×4 and 4×5 cm (4 each), foreign-student survey, MPay admission-fee receipt; translations into Romanian, Russian or English. After acceptance (§2.3.8): first-and-last-year tuition + 12 months hostel proof. At enrollment (§2.3.9): originals, apostille/superlegalization, legalized translations, D/AS visa, medical certificate (where applicable).
2026-06-30
2026-06-30
| EU & Non-EU | Tuition | Living | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU & Non-EU | €3,000 | — | needs the fee |