Philosophy and Literature
Supported Degree Objectives
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Required Supporting Documents
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.
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: 9
Minimum section requirements:
- Reading: 8
- Listening: 8
- Speaking: 8
- Writing: 8
Doctoral Degree Program Requirements
- Cumulative Grade Point Average from most recently conferred undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree:
- 3.4 or equivalent (A=4.0)
- Master's Degree Completion
Application Deadlines
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Fall* Spring* Summer* January 10 December 1 May 1 U.S. Citizen January 10 October 15 March 15 International
*The first round of admission and funding will begin after January 10. Complete your application by January 10.
Program Contact Information
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Name Graduate Contact Phone Email Web Program Website Address Daniel W. Smith, Director
Purdue University
Beering Hall of Liberal Arts and Education
100 North University Street
West Lafayette, IN. 47907-2067
USA
Additional Information
- Applicants for the special Ph.D. programs in English and Philosophy are required to have a Master's Degree in either English, Philosophy or a foreign language for admission.
