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Philosophy (PhD) at Cornell University

Cornell University, United States

Programme overview

The Ph.D. program is designed to be completed in no more than six and one-half years. Accordingly, students in the program are normally guaranteed full financial support for six and one-half years.

Faculty: Cornell Graduate School  |  Department: Philosophy  |  Duration: 10 semesters minimum  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Ithaca, NY, United States

What you will study

Concentrations: Philosophy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Submit the following to the Graduate School via the online application :; Biographical information; Academic information (including unofficial transcripts); English language proficiency requirement for all applicants; Recommender information, including email address; Three to five letters of recommendation; total of five letters of recommendation will be accepted (submit all online), but only three are required; Financial support information, if needed for international applicants; Academic statement of purpose; Personal statement; Resume or CV; Writing sample in philosophy (no longer than 30 pages); Application fee (Note: Fee waiver request available at the end of the application); Note: GR Application deadline: Fall, January 4; no spring admission

USD 20,800 a year (2026-27). Doctoral tuition per year ($10,400 per semester); the source states $20,800 applies to Ph.D., D.M.A. and J.S.D. programs in endowed and contract colleges; tuition only. Source

Graduate School applications are submitted online through the Graduate School application; the application fee is $105. Each graduate field sets its own deadlines, and many fall between early December and mid-January.

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