Philosophy

• Transcripts
• Recommendation Letters
• Academic Statement of Purpose
• Personal History Statement
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (The GRE general test is optional. We will consider GRE test scores if they are submitted, but they are not required.)
• Writing Sample
• Resume

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.

Duolingo: Minimum Overall Required Score: 120
Minimum section requirements:

• Comprehension: 120
• Conversation: 120
• Literacy: 120
• Production: 120

TOEFL: Internet-Based Test (IBT): Minimum Overall Required Score: 100 (For exams taken before January 21, 2026)
Minimum section requirements:

• Reading: 19
• Listening: 14
• Speaking: 18
• Writing: 18

TOEFL: Internet-Based Test (IBT): Minimum Overall Required Score: 5 (For exams taken on or after January 21, 2026)
Minimum section requirements:

• Reading: 4
• Listening: 3.5
• Speaking: 3.5
• Writing: 4

TOEFL: Essentials: Minimum Overall Required Score: 10
Minimum section requirements:

• Reading: 8
• Listening: 8
• Speaking: 8
• Writing: 8

IELTS (Academic Module): Minimum Overall Required Score: 7
Minimum section requirements:

• Reading: 7
• Listening: 7
• Speaking: 7
• Writing: 7

• Cumulative Grade Point Average from most recently conferred undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree:
  • 3.4 or equivalent (A=4.0)

• Please note that the Department of Philosophy at Purdue does not offer a regular M.A. degree in Philosophy.