Cambridge,
MA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Philosophy in Cambridge United States | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
|
Cambridge United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
61,990
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The doctoral program in philosophy offers courses and seminars covering classic disciplines like logic, ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of science, language philosophy, mind philosophy, aesthetics, social/political philosophy, and philosophical history. The curriculum also supports exploration of philosophical questions emerging from fields like linguistics, psychology, mathematics, and physics.
Prior to dissertation work, students must complete two years of coursework, including a mandatory first-year proseminar on modern philosophy. Additional requirements include passing comprehensive exams and demonstrating proficiency in value theory, logic, and philosophical history.
The program promotes interdisciplinary learning, allowing doctoral candidates to pursue a minor outside philosophy. While no universal language requirement exists, students must demonstrate foreign language competency when necessary for their dissertation research.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To be admitted as a regular graduate student, an applicant must have earned a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a college, university, or technical school of acceptable standing. Students in their final year of undergraduate study may be admitted on the condition that their bachelor’s degree is awarded before they enroll at MIT.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
- Minimum score required: 6.5
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
- Minimum score required: 90 (iBT) 577 (PBT)
Tuition
USD
61,990