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PhD Philosophy at University of Oregon

University of Oregon, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Philosophy is pluralistic in orientation, building broad knowledge of the history of philosophy, major fields, emerging and engaged philosophies and methods, with advanced concentration in specific areas. Most students finish in five to six years, within a seven-year limit.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Philosophy  |  Duration: About 5 years; at least 81 credits  |  Location: Eugene, OR, United States

What you will study

History (3 courses), traditions (4), emerging and engaged philosophy (3), advanced symbolic logic, three teaching seminars, 16 elective credits, two comprehensive research projects, a prospectus and an 18-credit dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Philosophy (MA and PhD): GRE not required and not considered; one writing sample (10-15 double-spaced pages recommended); three letters of recommendation; brief personal statement; unofficial transcripts uploaded; Fall term entry only. International applicants: University of Oregon Division of Graduate Studies minimums are TOEFL iBT 88, IELTS 7.0 overall or Duolingo English Test 120; a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution satisfies the requirement.

Requirements published at program group level.

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.

Each graduate programme sets its own application deadlines and required materials.

Graduate application fee: $70 for domestic applicants and $90 for international applicants for degree-seeking programmes; each doctoral programme sets its own deadlines.

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