Within this wider philosophical scope, however, certain areas might be noted as particular strengths:
- History of philosophy—especially ancient, modern, and 19th-century philosophy
- Metaphysics, epistemology, and the philosophy of language
- History and philosophy of science, including (but not limited to) the foundations of modern physics
- Ethics, value theory, and moral psychology
- Formal philosophy and philosophical logic
- Mathematics (both foundationally and historically motivated)
- Philosophy of mind
Other areas of ongoing interest at the University of Pittsburgh include social and political philosophy, feminism, and Marxism.
Although many figures in the history of philosophy are actively studied and taught in the department, a few may be singled out as the focus of especially wide attention, including Plato, Aristotle, the Hellenistic philosophers, Descartes, Kant, Hegel, Frege, and Wittgenstein.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Studies in Ancient Philosophy
- Kant
- Ethics
- Topics in Contemporary Philosophy
- Symbolic Logic
- Philosophy of Science
- Philosophy of Quantum Mechanics
- Teaching Philosophy
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 130
- TOEFL® iBT: 90
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- Completed application form
- Personal statement
- Transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
- International students: evidence of English Language Proficiency
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
- International (Non-residents): 66,838 AUD / year (≈ 47,378 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 66,838 AUD / year (≈ 47,378 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 37,915 AUD / year (≈ 26,876 USD / year)
Living costs
Pittsburgh, United States: 1,620-2,742 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships Information
PhD scholarship opportunities are available for Philosophy. You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
