Ph.D. in Philosophy

Consistently ranked #1 or #2 in the English-speaking world for philosophy, offering world-leading faculty in epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of mind, ethics, and philosophy of language.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Exceptional undergraduate record in philosophy
English language proficiency: TOEFL 100+ or IELTS 7.5
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Optional
Thesis / Research statement: Philosophical writing sample (5,000-7,000 words) and statement
Recommendation letters: Three letters from philosophy professors

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Full 5-year MacCracken-equivalent fellowship covering tuition and $36,000 annual stipend
Application fee: $70
Tuition / joining costs: 100% covered by fellowship

Dates and verification

Application deadline: December 15, 2026
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Important verification note

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