Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting August 2027
- Apply before Dec 2026

Language

English

Duolingo English Test: 115
TOEFL iBT: 90
IELTS: 7

Credits

60 SCH

A minimum of 90 credit hours of approved coursework beyond the bachelor's degree and a minimum of 60 hours beyond a master's degree.

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Houston, United States

Disciplines

Philosophy

Overview

Features

We conduct regular workshops and additional activities to help graduate students at all stages of the PhD program to develop their professional skills. We also work closely with graduating students to ensure they are in the best position possible when they enter the job market.

A smaller but highly-ranked PhD program allows for consistent individual attention to the needs of our graduate students that is often lost in larger programs. The Department of Philosophy at Rice University strongly encourages applications from women and members of other groups underrepresented in philosophy.

Programme Structure

Topics include:

Value Theory
Applied Ethics
Political Philosophy
Feminist Philosophy
Ancient Philosophy
Moral Psychology
Phenomenology
Twentieth-Century European Philosophy
Philosophy of Mind
Metaphysics

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test: 115
TOEFL iBT: 90
IELTS: 7

Other requirements

General requirements

Application Form & Fee
Transcripts
Official Test Scores
English Language Proficiency (International applicants only)
Statement of Purpose
Writing Sample
Recommendation Letters

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): 88,134 AUD / year (≈ 62,474 USD / year)
Out-of-State: 88,134 AUD / year (≈ 62,474 USD / year)
Domestic (In-State): 88,134 AUD / year (≈ 62,474 USD / year)

Living costs

Houston, United States

1,505-2,751 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Scholarships

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