Admissions

How to Apply

To apply, submit Temple’s online graduate application along with an application fee of $60. 

Applicants must have completed their bachelor’s degree. A degree in a related field is preferred; however, all applications will be considered. A master’s degree is not required. Admission is competitive and determined only once a year. PhD applications are automatically considered for financial aid.

Candidates will be asked to submit the following along with their application. 

Résumé

Current academic CV or professional résumé required.

Letters of Recommendation

Number required: 3

From whom: Letters of recommendation should be obtained from college/university faculty members familiar with your academic competence.

Require Coursework

Applicants typically have majored or minored in philosophy for their bachelor’s degree.

Master’s Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline

A master’s degree is not required.

Bachelor’s Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline

A baccalaureate degree is required.

Statement of Goals

In approximately 500 to 1,000 words, address your interest in Temple's program, research goals, future career goals, and academic and research achievements.

Standardized Test Scores

GRE: The GRE is required.

Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master’s degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:

  • TOEFL iBT: 105
  • IELTS Academic: 7.0
  • PTE Academic: 72
Writing Sample

The writing sample should demonstrate your ability to research and write a scholarly paper. The paper should be 15 to 20 pages in length and fully referenced according to a professional, scholarly style manual. It should be in the field of philosophy or a closely related area.

Official electronic transcripts must be sent to
Linda Wyatt, coordinator.
Email:  

Original transcripts can be mailed to the following address.

Temple University College of Liberal Arts
Dept. of Philosophy
731 Mazur Hall 
1114 W. Polett Walk
Philadelphia, PA 19122-6090

Additional Requirements for International Applicants

Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master’s degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet the following minimum scores.

  • TOEFL iBT: 105
  • IELTS Academic: 7.0
  • PTE Academic : 72

See more detailed instructions on applying to Temple as an international student.

Application Deadline

Fall: Jan. 5