Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Qualifying Examination in Philosophy

The PhD qualifying examination tests doctoral candidates on core areas of academic philosophy including epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, and philosophy of mind, requiring mastery of major philosophical traditions and the ability to critically analyze philosophical arguments.

100
Questions
120 min
Time Limit
70%
To Pass
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Exam Rules

  • You can skip questions and return to them later
  • Flag questions for review before submitting
  • No feedback shown until you submit the entire exam
  • Unanswered questions count as wrong — answer everything
  • 10 pretest questions are mixed in and don't affect your score
  • Timer auto-submits when time runs out
  • Your progress is auto-saved every 30 seconds