Rochester,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Philosophy - Social and Political Philosophy in Rochester United States | University of Rochester
University of Rochester
|
Rochester United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,724
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
The University of Rochester's Philosophy Department places its PhD program at the heart of its academic community. With an intimate cohort size (around 10 faculty members and 20 doctoral candidates), students enjoy close mentorship. Beyond formal seminars, the program features multiple reading groups each term, with significant emphasis on independent research under faculty guidance. Doctoral candidates gain teaching experience as teaching assistants and may lead their own courses.
Faculty specialties cover diverse philosophical domains including epistemology, ethics, historical philosophy, logic, mathematics philosophy, metaphysics, language philosophy, mind philosophy, religion philosophy, and sociopolitical philosophy. The ethics faculty particularly excels in normative theory, bioethics, metaethics, and AI ethics.
The doctoral program mandates 90 course credits plus a philosophical dissertation, structured for completion within five years. Our department boasts philosophers with wide-ranging expertise and varied philosophical viewpoints.
We prioritize preparing graduates for academic research and instruction. The department collaborates with computer science, cognitive science, and linguistics departments through a cognitive science graduate initiative.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants to the philosophy graduate program at the University of Rochester must submit an online application with the following information:
A sample of your written work in philosophy, generally based on work done in previous courses. Successful applicants often submit a paper of no more 25 pages from undergraduate course, updated as appropriate.
A copy of your transcript (an official transcript will be required of admitted students before enrollment)
Three or more confidential letters of recommendation
A personal statement that addresses the following questions:
Why do you want to pursue graduate study in philosophy?
Why do you want to pursue that study at the University of Rochester?
What areas of philosophy are you most interested in?
A list of all prior courses in philosophy as a cover sheet for your work sample (Use this .doc form)
TOEFL scores (for non-native English speakers)**
GRE scores are not required, although students may submit them if they prefer.
If your native language is not English and you completed your secondary or higher education in a non-native English speaking country, you must take the Duolingo English Test (score of 120 or better), TOEFL (score of 100 or better), or IELTS (score of 7.5 or better) to demonstrate English language proficiency. Students should use school code 2928 to send scores to the department.
A sample of your written work in philosophy, generally based on work done in previous courses. Successful applicants often submit a paper of no more 25 pages from undergraduate course, updated as appropriate.
A copy of your transcript (an official transcript will be required of admitted students before enrollment)
Three or more confidential letters of recommendation
A personal statement that addresses the following questions:
Why do you want to pursue graduate study in philosophy?
Why do you want to pursue that study at the University of Rochester?
What areas of philosophy are you most interested in?
A list of all prior courses in philosophy as a cover sheet for your work sample (Use this .doc form)
TOEFL scores (for non-native English speakers)**
GRE scores are not required, although students may submit them if they prefer.
If your native language is not English and you completed your secondary or higher education in a non-native English speaking country, you must take the Duolingo English Test (score of 120 or better), TOEFL (score of 100 or better), or IELTS (score of 7.5 or better) to demonstrate English language proficiency. Students should use school code 2928 to send scores to the department.
Tuition
USD
32,724