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PhD Philosophy at Emory University

Emory University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Philosophy educates future teachers, scholars, public humanists and activists grounded in the histories and traditions of philosophy. It supports continental, feminist, literary, multicultural and pragmatic approaches, with faculty tied to African American Studies, Comparative Literature, Religion, and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.

Faculty: Laney Graduate School  |  Department: Department of Philosophy  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

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Entry requirements

Departmental materials due January 5. Laney application, scanned transcripts from all universities attended, letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose and a writing sample (a term paper or honors/master's thesis excerpt, typically 4,000 to 5,000 words). The GRE is not required and not considered; TOEFL/IELTS are not required. Students later pass exams in languages relevant to their research.

USD 74,700 a year (2026-27). Laney Graduate School tuition band (full-time, 9 or more credit hours: $24,900 per term over fall, spring and summer). Tuition only; excludes fees, housing, health insurance and living costs. Emory publishes one tuition rate for all students. Source

The Laney Graduate School is accepting applications for all PhD and master's programmes for Fall 2027.

Laney Graduate School application fee is $75 (non-refundable, paid by credit card online; limited fee waivers available). Deadlines are set by each programme and fall at midnight US Eastern time on the programme's deadline date. GRE requirements vary by programme.

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