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PhD Philosophy at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States

Programme overview

The doctoral programme consistently ranks among the top five in national rankings and offers broad, intensive training in nearly all major branches of contemporary philosophy. The department enrolls about five first-year doctoral students a year.

Faculty: College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA)  |  Department: Department of Philosophy  |  Duration: Up to six years of guaranteed funding  |  Intake: Fall (deadline December 5, 2026)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Career pathways

Graduates have strong placement records.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Transcripts must show at least 5 previous philosophy courses. No minimum overall GPA; successful applicants nearly always average above 3.8 in philosophy courses. Application deadline for admission and financial aid is December 5, 2026; decisions by March 15.

Intake: Fall (September)

Duration: Up to six years of guaranteed funding

Apply through the official page: https://rackham.umich.edu/admissions/applying/

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