Admissions

Our Graduate Programs:

The Department of Philosophy at Columbia University offers fall admission for its three graduate programs:

Ph.D. in Philosophy 

M.A. in Philosophy

M.A. in Philosophical Foundations of Physics


Deadlines:

Ph.D. in Philosophy : Thursday, December 11, 2025

M.A. in Philosophy: Thursday, March 26, 2026

M.A. in Philosophical Foundations of Physics: Thursday, April 9, 2026


Notes:

Please note that the application process for all three programs is entirely online, through the Admissions page on the Columbia Graduate School of Arts & Sciences (GSAS) website. Do not send application materials to the department.

The Department of Philosophy does not offer an open house or tours for interested applicants. 

Requests for application fee waivers are handled by GSAS; please see this page. 

Please note that, per GSAS, with the sole exception of approved dual-degree programs, students may not pursue a degree in more than one Columbia program concurrently, and may not be registered in more than one degree program at any institution in the same semester. Enrollment in another degree program at Columbia or elsewhere while enrolled in a GSAS master's or doctoral program is strictly prohibited by the Graduate School. Violation of this policy will lead to the rescission of an offer of admission, or termination for a current student.


Have Questions?

Answers to several questions can be found on the Frequently Asked Questions page on the GSAS website. For questions related to the online admissions application, please write to [email protected].

For questions related specifically to a program and the department, please write to Haley Donovan, Academic Programs Coordinator, at [email protected].