Overview

Philosophy majors at The University of Toledo learn how to read and critically evaluate complex and meaningful texts that deal with a wide array of important questions. Using these classical and contemporary texts, students explore questions and problems that help us understand human nature and our relationship to the world.

The Philosophy program of The University of Toledo program explores multiple traditions and considers problems from a range of perspectives. We also offer interdisciplinary courses that examine issues in biology, psychology, mathematics and medicine.

Our graduates learn skills that lead to rewarding careers in a multitude of professions.

Philosophy bachelor's degree highlights

A comprehensive philosophy curriculum. UT’s BA program in philosophy incorporates multiple philosophical traditions.

Continental and analytic traditions

Contemporary European philosophy

Philosophy of science

Philosophy of psychology and neuroscience

Partnership with religious studies program. This unique relationship creates an opportunity for UT’s philosophy majors to study Eastern and Islamic intellectual traditions, as well as courses in the philosophy of religion.

Cutting-edge curriculum.

Multidisciplinary study. Our philosophy students can fulfill requirements by taking classes in many university departments, including psychology, disability studies, women’s and gender studies, history, mathematics and more. This allows students to work in many fields simultaneously and develop cross-disciplinary skills and expertise.

New, inventive classes address contemporary concerns and research — computers and culture, philosophy of sports, contemporary culture and science fiction, the role of science in society, and many more. Our faculty tackles modern questions that prepare students for the modern world.

Top faculty in the field. UToledo professors have earned graduate degrees from some of the top philosophy programs in the world.

Excellent pre-med or pre-law major. Studying philosophy is great preparation for careers in law, medicine, higher management and science. UT’s philosophy majors develop strong skills in problem solving, logic and abstract reasoning.

Career Opportunities

UToledo philosophy graduates often enter graduate school or other professional programs. Our students have been accepted to:

The Graduate Center, City Unversity of New York

Emory University

University of Notre Dame

Ohio State University

Binghamton University, State University of New York

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Moral Problems

Ancient and Medieval Philosophy

Modern Philosophy

Symbolic Logic

Social and Political Philosophy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toledo, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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General requirements

2.5 GPA or 20 ACT/1030 SAT

Official transcripts/certificates from each year of all secondary/high schools attended

Proof of English Language Proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21519 USD / year

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Out-of-State

19953 USD / year

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In-State

10593 USD / year

≈ 10593 USD / year

Living costs

Toledo

United States

893 - 1473 USD / month

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Philosophy bachelor's degree highlights

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