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PhD of Philosophy

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  • Cambridge, United States
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology campus

About the program

A one-year research master's in Philosophy completed through an independent supervised thesis.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Philosophy in Research Master to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in philosophy in research master concepts
  • Research methods and professional practice. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Research Assistant
  • Project Assistant
  • Program Coordinator

Curriculum

  • Independent research project in Philosophy guided by a supervisor
  • Supported by research training and regular supervisory meetings
  • And completed with a thesis for examination. Students join the school's research community and its research training and events.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor or master degree as the department requires
  • Statement of objectives
  • Three recommendation letters
  • Transcripts and research fit
  • GRE only where the department requires it
  • English test scores for non-native speakers
  • Minimums set by each department.
  • No central minimum published
  • Set by department.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor or master degree (department-specific), GRE per department, Research fit and faculty letters.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 90
  • Duolingo 135
  • Cambridge 185

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results (if applicable)
  • Research Proposal (if required)
  • Recommendation Letters (if required).

How to apply

  1. Review the program admission requirements. Prepare the relevant academic and supporting documents. Submit the completed application through the institution's admissions process. Provide any further documents requested by the admissions team. Await an admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$67,140 USD
Application fee$90 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusCambridge campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
DepartmentLinguistics and Philosophy
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteScholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    2 Jan 2027

    49 days left

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