Philosophy and Literature
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The following English proficiency minimum scores are required by this program for the tests listed below. To view additional English proficiency options accepted by this program and the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars, visit the English Proficiency Requirements page.
TOEFL: Internet-Based Test (IBT): Minimum Overall Required Score: 100
Minimum section requirements:
- Reading: 19
- Listening: 14
- Speaking: 18
- Writing: 18
TOEFL: Essentials: Minimum Overall Required Score: 9
Minimum section requirements::
- Reading: 8
- Listening: 8
- Speaking: 8
- Writing: 8
- Cumulative Grade Point Average from most recently conferred undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree:
- 3.4 or equivalent (A=4.0)
- Master’s Degree Completion
| Fall* | Spring* | Summer* | |
| U.S. Citizen | January 10 | December 1 | May 1 |
| International | January 10 | October 15 | March 15 |
*The first round of admission and funding will begin after January 10. Complete your application by January 10.
| Name: Graduate Contact Phone: Email: Web: Program Website Address: Daniel W. Smith, Director Purdue University Beering Hall of Liberal Arts and Education 100 North University Street West Lafayette, IN. 47907-2067 USA |
- Applicants for the special Ph.D. programs in English and Philosophy are required to have a Master’s Degree in either English, Philosophy or a foreign language for admission.