University At Albany - [SUNY Albany], New York, Albany - Courses & Fees

Albany, New York

University Public College

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The MA program in philosophy allows students to gain greater mastery of philosophy as a field and specific topics in philosophy. They develop greater skills both as critical thinkers and as writers.
Learning objectives from this program as follows:
Students will have knowledge of the scope of philosophy, including the history of Western philosophy, main areas of contemporary philosophy, and formal logic.
Students will be expertise in a focused area of philosophy and acquire the skill of producing advanced written work within philosophy.

Important Dates

Applications are accepted throughout the year

Event	End Date
Application Deadline For Spring Intake	Dec 1, 2023
Application Deadline For Summer Intake	May 1, 2024
Application Deadline For Fall Intake	Aug 1, 2024

Fees & Funding

Tution & Application Fees

Year	Year 2	Year 1	Year 2	Year 1
Tuition Fees	$28312	$28312	$28312	$28312
Health Insurance	$1439	$1439	$1439	$1439
Total Fees	$29751	$29751	$29751	$29751

Living Costs

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
On-Campus Housing	$9280
Meal Plan	$5460

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must successfully complete 75% of the total credits. Students have four semesters to achieve the 75% standard.
Students must achieve and maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE scores.
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or GMAT results are required.

Indian Students Eligibility:

Students should submit required official and complete individual mark skeets for each examination attempt, including subsidiary exams.
Photocopies of student's mark sheets are accepted only when they are attested by the University Registrar or Controller of Examinations and placed in a sealed, stamped envelope that is sent directly to the Graduate School.

Scores Required

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

79 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

53 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

320 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE

3 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) results are required.

Required Document List

Applicants are required to submit the following documents:

Transcripts from all schools attended
Two letters of recommendation
Official GRE test scores
Statement of goals
Writing sample

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VISA & Work Study

VISA

International applicants are required to apply for an F-1 or J-1 student Visa. As per the application process of universities in the USA, a student needs to have the following basic documents to procure a US student visa.

A valid passport that has a validity of a minimum of 6 months after students stay in the country
Form DS-160 (Nonimmigrant visa application confirmation page)
Application fee payment Receipt
Form I-20 if applying for a Student visa (Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status)
Receipt Number on Petition filed by U.S employer (I-129 form) if applying for a work visa.
Original Marks Sheet or Provisional certificates.
Evidence of sufficient funds in the bank account to ensure you can survive the duration of course in the USA.
Score sheet of standardized exams like IELTS (6.5 or equivalent), TOEFL, GMAT, GRE, etc.
Proof that the candidate will leave the country once the program is completed. A return air ticket to the home country can be evidence of this kind.

Career and Placement after Course

Philosophy graduates have careers as:

consultants, government officials,
political campaign strategists, publishers,
technical writers, economic advisors, and personnel managers.

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Amount	International Students Eligible	Application Deadline
Chuan Ai Lu Engstrom Memorial Scholarship	$1000	No	N/A
KC Mahindra Scholarship	$5542	Yes	Mar 31, 2023
ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarships	$4000	Yes	Apr 20, 2023
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program	Variable	Yes	Apr 20, 2023