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Philosophy (PhD)

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General Admission Contact
The New School for Social Research
Office of Admission
72 Fifth Avenue, 1st floor
New York, NY 10011
212.229.5600 or 800.523.5411
SocialResearchAdmit@newschool.edu

Admission Liaison
PhilLiaison@newschool.edu

Department of Philosophy
6 East 16th Street, room 1015A
New York, NY 10003
212.229.5707 x3078

Mailing Address
79 Fifth Ave, room 1015A
New York, NY 10003

Chair
Jay Bernstein

Senior Secretary
Despina Dontas

Student Advisors
MA: phimaadv@newschool.edu
PhD: phiphdadv@newschool.edu

2026-27 Philosophy Student Handbook (coming soon)

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Admissions Pause for the 2026-27 Academic Year

The New School for Social Research is pausing admissions to this PhD program for one year while we undertake a comprehensive review of the doctoral program. Because of this review, we will not be admitting a new cohort of PhD students for the 2026-27 academic year.

We encourage you to remain connected with us and to check our website for updates on the program and the next admissions cycle.

 

The PhD in Philosophy is designed for students who have completed the Philosophy MA at The New School for Social Research or a comparable master's degree from another university.

The PhD provides maximum flexibility, enabling graduates to develop the highest level of competence in their chosen field of scholarly specialization.

  • DegreeDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  • Credits48 credits
  • FormatFull-time or part-time, on campus
  • Start TermFall

  

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