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Philosophy

University of Calgary
Information last verified July 2026
Degree PhD / Doctorate
Deadline Topics may include philosophy of science, history of philosophy, metaphysics, ethics, philosophy of language, epistemology, logic and more.; Associate Professor (On Leave August 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026); Associate Professor (On Leave July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026)
Delivery On-campus
Location Calgary, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

Philosophy scholars pursue questions of truth at the root of virtually all academic investigation in science and the humanities. Our philosophy graduate program is one of Canada's finest, garnering international recognition. Through their dedication to academic excellence, our doctoral supervisors and students maintain a PhD program that is one of Canada's top five. The program has a strong placement record

Key Program Features

  • Graduate / Professional level.

Career Opportunities

Academia, law, public policy, research analysis, consulting, publishing. A PhD in philosophy is usually considered a final degree. Thesis-based program Students are required to prepare a thesis and successfully defend in an open oral defense.

Program Curriculum

Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.

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Admission Requirements

GPA A minimum of 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree. Minimum education Applicants hold a four-year undergraduate degree with honours or a major in philosophy; however, applicants with a degree in a related academic field will be considered. Work samples A sample of written work, such as a recent essay, written in English. The sample should be 10-15 pages including bibliography, prepared for anonymous review. Documents None Reference letters Three Test scores None English language proficiency (ELP) An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in different ways. For accepted criteria, please refer to the program “Admissions” tab in the Academic Calendar. *Please contact your program of interest if you have any questions about ELP requirements. GPA; A minimum of 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

Topics may include philosophy of science, history of philosophy, metaphysics, ethics, philosophy of language, epistemology, logic and more.; Associate Professor (On Leave August 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026); Associate Professor (On Leave July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026)

About University of Calgary

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University of Calgary

Calgary, Canada

public research university located in Calgary, Alberta

University Profile
  • Application Deadline Topics may include philosophy of science, history of philosophy, metaphysics, ethics, philosophy of language, epistemology, logic and more.; Associate Professor (On Leave August 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026); Associate Professor (On Leave July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026)
  • Start Date September
  • Language English