PhD Philosophy at University of Cincinnati

Programme overview

The Philosophy Department curriculum covers most areas in contemporary philosophical problems as well as most of the major periods in the history of philosophy. The department is especially strong in philosophy of mind and philosophy of the life sciences. Please consult the department webpage for information on the strengths of individual faculty. The Ph.D. program in Philosophy offers two tracks, the Traditional Track and the Sciences Track.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Duration: 5 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cincinnati, OH, United States

Career pathways

Over 88% of University of Cincinnati Ph.D.s from the last decade are employed in academic positions; and 100% who graduated from 2008 to 2015 are now in permanent positions—tenure track or equivalent. In the 2022 Academic Philosophy Data & Analysis (APDA) report, our program ranks third worldwide in its rate of placing PhD graduates in permanent academic positions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

• TOEFL scores (non-native English speakers only) • Writing sample • Statement of purpose • Three letters of recommendation preferably from philosophy professors • Official transcripts for BA and MA

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.

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Apply through the official page: https://grad.uc.edu/admissions.html

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