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

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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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 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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General requirements

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

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

62474 USD / year

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Out-of-State

62474 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

62474 USD / year

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Living costs

Houston

United States

1067 - 1950 USD / month

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Houston

Funding

Scholarships Information

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