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PhD Philosophy at University of Toronto

University of Toronto, Canada

Programme overview

PhD Philosophy is a graduate programme (Doctor of Philosophy) in the Philosophy graduate unit of the School of Graduate Studies at the University of Toronto. Length: 4 years full-time. Mode of delivery: In person.

Faculty: School of Graduate Studies  |  Department: Philosophy  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Course Requirements. Students must complete a minimum of 3.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) in philosophy, with a minimum A– average by the end of Year 1 including: At least 1.0 FCE which must comprise courses from philosophical traditions from different geographical regions and/or different historical periods. At least 1.0 FCE which must comprise problems o

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants approved by the department are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants should have a master's degree in philosophy from a recognized university with an average grade of at least an A– in the applicant's overall program. Applicants must satisfy the department that they are capable of independent research in philosophy at an advanced level. Applicants whose primary language is not English and who are not graduates of a university whose language of instruction is English must complete the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with the following minimum scores: 5.0/6.0 overall with 4.5/6.0 in writing and 4.0/6.0 in speaking. Equival

Graduate applications are made online through GradApp; deadlines vary by program and are set by each graduate unit. The application fee is CDN $135, non-refundable, and a supplementary application fee may apply depending on the program.

Apply through the official page: https://future.utoronto.ca/applying

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