Philosophy
Supported Degree Objectives
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Master of Arts (MA)
- Non Degree
Required Supporting Documents
- Transcripts
- Recommendation Letters
- Academic Statement of Purpose
- Personal History Statement
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (The GRE general test is optional. We will consider GRE test scores if they are submitted, but they are not required.)
- Writing Sample
- Resume
English Proficiency Requirements
- The following English proficiency minimum scores are required by this program for the tests listed below. To view additional English proficiency options accepted by this program and the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars, visit the English Proficiency Requirements page.
Duolingo: Minimum Overall Required Score: 120
Minimum section requirements:
- Comprehension: 120
- Conversation: 120
- Literacy: 120
- Production: 120
TOEFL: Internet-Based Test (IBT): Minimum Overall Required Score: 100
Minimum section requirements:
- Reading: 19
- Listening: 14
- Speaking: 18
- Writing: 18
TOEFL: Essentials: Minimum Overall Required Score: 10
Minimum section requirements:
- Reading: 8
- Listening: 8
- Speaking: 8
- Writing: 8
IELTS (Academic Module): Minimum Overall Required Score: 7
Minimum section requirements:
- Reading: 7
- Listening: 7
- Speaking: 7
- Writing: 7
Doctoral Degree Program Requirements
- Cumulative Grade Point Average from most recently conferred undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree:
- 3.4 or equivalent (A=4.0)
Application Deadlines
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Fall Spring Summer January 6 No Entry No Entry
Program Contact Information
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Name Vickie Sanders Phone 765-494-4275 Email sanders@purdue.edu Web Program Website
Philosophy DepartmentAddress Graduate Coordinator
Department of Philosophy
Purdue University
100 North University Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2098
USA
Additional Information
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Please note that the Department of Philosophy at Purdue does not offer a regular M.A. degree in Philosophy.
