University of Michigan

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.A. - Philosophy, Ph.D. - Philosophy

Format: Campus

Program Description:

Michigan's doctoral program offers broad and intensive training in philosophy. Faculty specialties are wide-ranging and extend to areas not represented in every major research department, including aesthetics, feminist philosophy, medieval philosophy, philosophy of law, and philosophy of physics. Students are encouraged to do complementary work in fields outside philosophy. Here they are able to draw on the world-class strength of Michigan's departments across the disciplines and in related fields. The program regulations are designed to enable students to complete all pre-dissertation requirements in three years and to complete the dissertation in five to six years. There is special emphasis on effecting the transition from courses and seminars to dissertation work.

International Student Requirements:

If English is not first language send one of these scores: TOEFL, IELTS, or MELAB

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Midsize City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above