Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before Jan 2027
Language
English
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- IELTS: 7
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Cambridge, United States
Disciplines
Philosophy
Overview
Interest in philosophical problems arising from other disciplines, such as linguistics, psychology, mathematics and physics, is also encouraged.
Features
Before beginning dissertation research, Philosophy students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are required to take two years of coursework, including a proseminar in contemporary philosophy that all students must complete in their first year of graduate study.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Students are also required to pass general examinations and demonstrate competence in the following areas: value theory, logic and the history of philosophy.
- Interdisciplinary study is encouraged, and candidates for the doctorate may take a minor in a field other than philosophy. There is no general language requirement for the doctorate, except in those cases in which competence in one or more foreign language is needed to carry on research for the dissertation.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- Online application
- Statement of objectives
- Three letters of recommendation
- Transcripts
- English proficiency exam scores
- GRE scores (optional)
- CV or resume
- Writing sample
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (non-residents): 90,308 AUD / year (≈ 64,310 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 90,308 AUD / year (≈ 64,310 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 90,308 AUD / year (≈ 64,310 USD / year)
Living costs
Cambridge, United States: 2,547-5,274 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.