Overview

Our research and teaching interests cover all of the major areas of analytic philosophy with particular strengths in epistemology and ethics. The size of our Philosophy graduate program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln allows for close interaction between students and faculty and among the graduate students, in academic and informal settings.

Features

The graduate community is a particularly friendly and supportive one, with a regular Graduate Colloquium series in which graduate students present works in progress on Friday afternoons. Additionally, there are various reading groups, dissertation-writing groups, and a faculty-led Teaching Colloquium, all of which meet regularly throughout the academic year.

The Department has a Speaker Series which brings well-known philosophers to speak on campus, as well as an annual Evans Lecture delivered by a distinguished philosopher, and an annual Chambers Conference, which brings eight visiting speakers to campus.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Philosophical Analysis
Philosophy of Language
Metaphysics
Why Be Moral?
Political and Social Philosophy
Ancient Philosophy
History of Modern Philosophy
Aesthetics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lincoln, United States

Disciplines

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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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100

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General requirements

Application for Admission with $50 non-refundable application fee.
Transcripts. If International: upload copies of all college- or university-level transcripts or mark sheets (records of courses and marks earned), with certiﬁcates, diplomas, and degrees plus certiﬁed English translations.
If applicant’s native language is not English, verification of English proficiency is required.
If applicant is not a US citizen and expects an F or J visa: financial information.
Three recommendation letters
List of philosophy coursework
Statement of purpose
Writing Sample: Provide a sample of your philosophical writing.

Tuition Fees

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31182 USD / year

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31182 USD / year

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Domestic

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11382 USD / year

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Living costs

Lincoln

United States

926 - 1371 USD / month

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