• The University of Toronto offers a Ph.D. in Philosophy program for a duration of 4 years.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on both a full-time and part-time basis.
  • The Department of Philosophy offers two-degree programs, Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy.
  • The Ph.D. program has two options: a five-year option and a four-year option.
  • The five-year option is the most common and is the only direct-entry option for students with a bachelor's degree. 
  • The four-year option provides four years of funding and requires one year of coursework. 
  • Students must complete a minimum of 3.0 FCEs in philosophy, with a minimum average by the end of Year 1 including:
    • At least 1.0 FCE which must comprise a history of philosophy courses.
    • At least 1.0 FCE which must comprise problems of philosophy courses.
    • The proseminar in philosophy (PHL 1111H) worth 0.5 FCE during the Fall session of Year 1.
  • The faculty and student ratio for this program is 1:19.
  • This is a limited enrolment program that can only accommodate a certain number of students. 
  • Students admitted to the program after the second or third year will be required to pay retroactive deregulated program fees.
  • The average salary goes up to 26,486 USD after completing this program.