1. Please fill out and submit the appropriate free online application form:

U.S. citizens and permanent residents (Green Card holders) click here to complete the free domestic on-line application form.

International applicants who are NOT U.S. citizens or permanent residents (Green Card holders) click here to complete the free international on-line application form.

There is no fee to apply on line.

2. Please download the following form, fill it out, and mail to the address on the bottom of the form:

3. Please download three copies of the following letter of recommendation form and send to your references:

Letter of Recommendation Form.

4. Please send to the Philosophy Department a letter of intent, expressing why you want to pursue graduate studies in philosophy at Duquesne, your GRE scores [school code (2196), department code (2801)], two official copies of all transcripts, and a writing sample of no more than 3000 words. Send to: Philosophy Department, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA 15282

• Applications for the Ph.D. must be received by February 15.
• Applications for the MA must be received by November 15th for Spring admission and April 15th for Fall Admission.
• Phone interviews of select candidates may be conducted.
• Please see Graduate School Policies and Programs for additional information; this is particularly important for international students.

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