Overview

Features

Training in the practice of Philosophy at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill means training in:

Stating your own views as clearly and precisely as possible

Seeking out the best possible arguments against your own views

Seeking out the full range of alternatives to your own views that a reasonable person might take seriously

Understanding the arguments for alternative views as charitably as you can

Critically evaluating the cases for and against a range of possible views

Programme Structure

Curriculum

Rationalism

Kant’s Practical Philosophy

Advanced Studies in Philosophy of Mind

Advanced Studies in Value Theory

Research Seminar in Ancient Philosophy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-16 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chapel Hill, United States

Disciplines

Philosophy View 79 other PhDs in Philosophy in United States

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A sample of philosophical writing

A statement of purpose that accurately characterizes your current research interests. Optionally, this statement may also include any further information that you would like us to have about (a) your philosophical training (such as the courses that you have taken or the main texts that you have studied), (b) your background (such as personal or professional challenges or barriers that you have faced), and/or (c) ways in which you might contribute to a diverse philosophical community.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

29422 USD / year

≈ 29422 USD / year
Out-of-State

29422 USD / year

≈ 29422 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10764 USD / year

≈ 10764 USD / year

Living costs

Chapel Hill

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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

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