Philosophy is the oldest, broadest, and most fundamental form of inquiry. Some philosophical questions have to do with the understanding of we and whatever else there may be. Others concern the nature of different forms of knowledge and experience. And others have to do with ethical issues and problems of value. The study of philosophy is one of the most important elements in a good liberal education. Philosophical training is also very useful in that it improves one's ability to think clearly and to construct, analyze, and criticize arguments of any kind.
The Department of Philosophy at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign offers three formal paths of study for undergraduates: a major, a major with distinction, and a minor. A wide variety of classes, several of which satisfy general education requirements, are offered within our department.
Expected May, June, August, December 2024
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
2090 Lincoln Hall,
702 South Wright Street,
URBANA,
Illinois,
61801, United States
Students should complete their high school courses and grades
GPA: 3.50-3.93
TOEFL scores are 103-111
Along with the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Testing System (IELTS) can also be used to show English proficiency. The typical scores for admission are a total of 7.5 to 8, with a score of at least 6 on all 4 modules.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.