The Global Centre for Advanced Studies

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Join a global community of scholars pursuing debt-free, accredited degrees. We accept applications year-round, with no deadlines.

Start to decision in about one to two weeks

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How Applying Works

Four steps, start to finish — usually one to two weeks from the day you begin.

1

Start the Application

Fill in the form below. Name, country, educational background, and the programme you’re interested in.

2

Schedule an Interview

A conversation with our admissions team about your background and what you want to work on.

3

Upload Your Materials

Your CV, a writing sample, and a paragraph describing your research idea.

4

Admissions Decision

Every application is read personally. You’ll hear from us by email either way.

No Application Fee

Apply for free

Rolling Admissions

No deadlines

No SAT/ACT/GRE

Holistic review

Financial Aid

Available to all

We Read Every Application Personally

GCAS welcomes applicants from every kind of background. We consider your academic history, but we also recognise that traditional educational systems don’t capture every scholar’s potential.

We’re looking for people who want to engage with rigorous scholarship and contribute to a genuinely global intellectual community.

If you have questions about whether GCAS is right for you, schedule a conversation with our admissions team first. There’s no obligation, and it’s often the fastest way to find out.

What You’ll Need

To start — step 1
  • Personal information (name, email, country)
  • Educational background
  • Programme of interest
After your interview — step 3
  • CV or résumé
  • Writing sample
  • Research idea — a paragraph (MA and PhD)

Step 1 — Application Form

Complete the form below to begin. It takes about ten minutes.

General Application
Name
Name
First Name
Last Name
Gender
Address
Address
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal
Country
How did you hear about us?

Our Degree Programmes

Bachelor’s
BA Interdisciplinary Studies
3 years • €3,000/year
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Master’s
MA Philosophy, Psychoanalysis & more
1–2 years • €6,000 total
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Doctorate
PhD Humanities & Social Sciences
3–4 years • €6,000/year
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Our admissions team is here to answer your questions and guide you through the process.

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