Overview

About the programme

Home to a distinguished tradition of philosophical research and teaching, our department provides a comprehensive academic atmosphere for pursuing advanced study in a wide range of philosophical subjects and methods—systematic, analytic, and historical.

Because the Philosophy program at Columbia University treats issues fundamental to both the sciences and the humanities, students are also welcome to combine their major with work in other fields.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The History of Philosophy I: Presocratics to Augustine

History of Philosophy II: Aquinas to Kant

Symbolic Logic

Contemporary Moral Problems

Ethics

Social ＆ Political Philosophy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

105

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

History Philosophy & Ethics View 1184 other Bachelors in Philosophy & Ethics in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

105

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Autobiographical information

Lists and descriptions of a student’s achievements, activities, employment and summer activities

Personal essay

An official high school transcript from all high schools attended

One high school counselor’s recommendation and school profile

The completed Mid-Year Report

SAT or ACT

Applicants may self-report their scores

English proficiency examination score (if necessary)

These recommendations must come from teachers who taught you in academic disciplines

For engineering applicants, one must come from a math or science teacher

Tuition Fee

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International

62570 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 31285 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

62570 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 31285 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Manhattan

2638 - 5751 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

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