Overview

By reading and analyzing philosophical texts, students of the Philosophy program of Bowdoin College also sharpen their critical facilities. Each course taught in the Department of Philosophy, no matter how advanced, is designed to train the mind, awakening students to the demands and satisfactions of clear reasoning, cogent argument, and accurate explanation.

Key Facts

Philosophy has traditionally been regarded as an essential component of a liberal arts education. Philosophy deals with fundamental questions about the ultimate nature of reality, our place in the world, and our relations with one another.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Utopias and Dystopias

Personal Identity

Philosophy and Tragedy

Latin American Philosophy

Ancient Philosophy

Political Philosophy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brunswick, 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Application and personal essay, application fee (nonrefundable) or fee waiver.

Bowdoin Supplement

Counselor Recommendation - Advisor's estimate of candidate's character and accomplishments

Secondary School Report - Information concerning candidate's school offerings and environment

Secondary School Record - Transcript

Mid-Year Report OR official school transcript at Mid-Year - Report of mid-year grades and performance

Teacher Evaluation - An evaluation completed by a teacher who has taught applicant either junior or senior year in an academic core subject

Students whose first language is not English must submit official results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), from Duolingo English Test (DET) or from Cambridge English Assessment (CEA)

Bowdoin accepts independent interviews from vendors, such as Initialview or Vericant, from our international applicants

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

71070 USD / year

≈ 71070 USD / year
Out-of-State

71070 USD / year

≈ 71070 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

71070 USD / year

≈ 71070 USD / year

Living costs

Brunswick

United States

1247 - 1936 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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