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Philosophy (PhD) at Northwestern University

Northwestern University, United States

Programme overview

The department offers courses in ancient philosophy, epistemology and metaphysics, European philosophy, mind and language, and moral and political philosophy. There is no terminal master's; an MA may be awarded after two years of satisfactory PhD work.

Faculty: Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Philosophy  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Evanston, IL, United States

What you will study

Years 1-2: proseminars and qualifying dossiers. Years 3-4: research seminar and dissertation prospectus with oral defense. Years 5-6: dissertation and oral defense. Logic, skills and language requirements apply. Exchange programmes with Edinburgh and Frankfurt are available.

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Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications for 2026-27 open September 15, 2026; deadlines vary by programme. The Graduate School application fee is $95 and nonrefundable, paid by credit or debit card.

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