$21,769 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D]
- The University of Toronto offers a Ph.D. in Philosophy program for a duration of 4 years.
- It is an on-campus program offered on both a full-time and part-time basis.
- The Department of Philosophy offers two-degree programs, Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy.
- The Ph.D. program has two options: a five-year option and a four-year option.
- The five-year option is the most common and is the only direct-entry option for students with a bachelor's degree.
- The four-year option provides four years of funding and requires one year of coursework.
- Students must complete a minimum of 3.0 FCEs in philosophy, with a minimum average by the end of Year 1 including:
- At least 1.0 FCE which must comprise a history of philosophy courses.
- At least 1.0 FCE which must comprise problems of philosophy courses.
- The proseminar in philosophy (PHL 1111H) worth 0.5 FCE during the Fall session of Year 1.
- The faculty and student ratio for this program is 1:19.
- This is a limited enrolment program that can only accommodate a certain number of students.
- Students admitted to the program after the second or third year will be required to pay retroactive deregulated program fees.
- The average salary goes up to 26,486 USD after completing this program.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $18731 | $19665 | $19665 | $19665 |
| Health Insurance | $540 | $540 | $540 | $540 |
| Books and supply | $1125 | $1125 | $1125 | $1125 |
| Other Fees | $1373 | $1373 | $1373 | $1373 |
| Total Fees | $21769 | $22703 | $22703 | $22703 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMAT | Graduate Management Admission Test | 580 | 800 | 2 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 93 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7 | 9 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Eligible applicants are selected on the basis of previous academic achievement (the average of their six highest senior-level credits, including required courses).
- Applicants should have a master's degree in philosophy from a recognized university with an average grade of at least an A– in the applicant's overall program.
- All applicants are required to present a senior level/Grade 12 English course for admission consideration.
- Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL and PTE.
English-Language Proficiency Eligibility:
Successful completion of one of the following is sufficient to demonstrate English-language proficiency:
- At least two years of study in English at a recognized college.
- At least one year of study in English at a recognized university.
- A one-year post-graduate certificate at a recognized college in English.
Transfer Credits:
- The CGPA must meet the cut off in a minimum of 4.0 credits taken at the University of Toronto.
- The combined CGPA of all courses taken at another institution plus the University of Toronto courses must meet the minimum cut off for the year in which student is applying.