Overview
Features
- Students at University of Waterloo who have completed other advanced degrees in Philosophy or who have already completed work at another PhD program may be given advanced status in the PhD program.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Ethics and Political Philosophy
- Language, Logic and Metaphysics
- Mind and Cognitive Science
- Philosophy of Science and Mathematics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Philosophy View 19 other PhDs in Philosophy in CanadaAcademic 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
- The average required for admission to the PhD in Philosophy program is 80%.
- The typical background for PhD students is a Master of Arts (MA) in Philosophy.
- Applicants with a Master’s in a related discipline are encouraged to apply. Depending on the amount of philosophy background, these applicants may be admitted to the PhD in Philosophy program or may be admitted to the MA in Philosophy program. (A separate application to the MA program is not required.)
Tuition Fee
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International
14792 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7396 CAD per semester during 48 months. -
National
4508 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2254 CAD per semester during 48 months.
Part-time
- National/Out of Province: $1,127/ semester
- International: $3,698/ semester
Living costs for Waterloo
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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