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Application Procedure

Application Deadline

January 31, 2013. Earlier applications are welcomed.

The Rice Ph.D. Program in Philosophy accepts individuals for entry into the program at the beginning of the fall semester only.

How to Apply

Students applying for admission to our graduate program must submit the following:

  1. Application Form: A completed https://philgradapps.rice.edu for admission.
  2. Official Transcripts: Sent to address below from all colleges and universities attended. Photocopies are not acceptable.
  3. Recommendations: A minimum of three letters of recommendation who are familiar with the applicant’s scholastic and personal qualities. Submitting four letters is strongly encouraged.
  4. GRE: Scores from the GRE® General Test
    - The school code for reporting your score is 6609.
    - The department code is 2801.
  5. TOEFL: The Test of English as a Foreign Language test is required for any student whose native language is not English, but is waived for an international student who received a degree from a university in which English is the official language of communication.
  6. Fee: A $70 nonrefundable application fee paid online by credit card or electronic check with your application form.
  7. Writing Sample: 5 to 15 page philosophy paper, emphasizing philosophical virtues like clarity, focus, and solid argumentation. Originality, critical thinking, and evidence of familiarity with important philosophical concepts are, of course, also important. Submit via address below or email as an attachment to Minranda Robinson-Davis: mrd@rice.edu. Read more about writing samples. 

Please have this material sent to the following address:

Philosophy Graduate Admissions
Department of Philosophy – MS 14
Rice University
P.O. Box 1892
Houston, TX 77251-1892 USA

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