Language Requirements
Qualification Requirements
Unofficial transcripts can be uploaded as part of the initial application, but upon acceptance into the graduate program, official transcripts must be submitted to the University of Utah Admissions Office.
Upload a copy of your unofficial transcripts from each college previously attended to the Apply Yourself Database. Official transcripts are needed only upon acceptance into the program.
A cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least a 3.0 is required.
Three Letters of recommendation. The letters of recommendation should be written by people familiar with your academic interests and abilities, preferably faculty in philosophy.
Writing Sample. The writing sample should be a philosophy paper that exhibits your ability to develop an extended argument, to write clear and literate prose, and to have an original and well-motivated philosophical response to one or more important philosophical texts or problems.
Written personal statement. The personal statement should describe your reasons for pursuing graduate study in philosophy, your range of interests, and other relevant information.
TOEFL: minimum score of 80 (Internet-based test) or 500 (paper-based test)
IELTS: An overall minimum band score of 6.5