Deadline
Graduate student applications to the Department of Philosophy must be submitted by:
January 10, 2024
The University of Pittsburgh and the Department of Philosophy require students to apply online for the PhD program.
Online Applications
https://gradcas.liaisoncas.org/apply/
Application fee waivers
In an effort to reduce financial barriers to attending graduate school, the Kenneth P. Dietrich Graduate School of Arts and Sciences offers application fee waivers. Please note that fee waivers are approved on a case-by-case basis and not all fee waiver requests will be granted. All requests received will be reviewed and responded to within 48 hours during normal business hours: Monday - Friday 8:30a.m. to 5:00p.m. EST. To be considered for a fee waiver, please complete the following fee waiver survey for review:https://pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cD38CmmjcOT3Tvw.
Mailing Address
University of Pittsburgh
Department of Philosophy
Admissions Officer
1017K Cathedral of Learning
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Required Materials
Material |
Requirements |
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Application Form |
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Statement of Purpose |
State your reasons for wanting to undertake graduate study in philosophy at the University of Pittsburgh. Submit your statement of purpose electronically, in the additional information section of the online admissions application. |
Official Transcripts ofallUndergraduate and Graduate Work |
Submit transcripts electronically (instructions are included with the online application). |
Three Letters of Recommendation |
Referees shouldsubmit their recommendations electronically (instructions are included with the online application). |
Writing Sample |
A sample of your philosophical writing (an essay of about 20 or 25 pages) is required. Papers submitted will not be returned. Your name should be clearly indicated on the first page. Papers should be submitted electronically. |
Application Fee |
$75 |
International Applicants should also include the following: |
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Official TOEFL or IELTS or Duolingo scores |
Submit these scores to the department. The required minimum TOEFL score is 90 (with at least a score of 22 in all of the four sections of speaking, listening, reading and writing). The required minimum IELTS score is 7.0 (with at least 6.5 in each of its four sections). The required minimum Duolingo score is 110. |
Optional Materials
GRE scores |
Applicants are permitted, but not required, to submit GRE scores. When submitted, GRE scores are taken into account in the admissions process. But applicants will not be penalized if they choose not to submit them. |