PhD in Philosophy

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, offers a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across various disciplines, including liberal arts, sciences, engineering, business, and the arts. Rutgers' strengths lie in its robust research initiatives and its status as a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). With a world-class faculty and state-of-the-art research facilities, the university provides students with valuable opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research and innovation. Rutgers New Brunswick's central location in the culturally rich region of New Brunswick, along with its diverse student body, creates a dynamic and inclusive learning environment. Through its dedication to academic rigor, research, and a commitment to social impact, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, prepares graduates to excel in their careers and make meaningful contributions to their communities and the world at large.

The Rutgers Ph.D. program is ranked by the National Research Council as the top graduate program in philosophy of the 212 departments it surveyed in the United States. It is also ranked as one of the top two programs in the world by Gourmet Report and is currently ranked first or second internationally in the areas of applied ethics, epistemology, metaphysics, normative ethics, philosophy of cognitive science, philosophy of language, philosophy of law, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of race. We have significant strengths across the discipline, and our large faculty have primary research interests that cover pretty much every area or subfield of philosophy. We likely have a specialist or two in any particular philosophical issue in which you may have an interest.