General Information

The department administers a Master of Arts program that is widely acclaimed within the philosophical community. "Among terminal M.A. programs, the top program in the country (in terms of faculty quality) is Tufts University."
– The Philosophical Gourmet Report.

Many past graduate comprehensive examinations and study questions are now online, in electronic versions.
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How to Apply, Funding, and other links

The Office of Graduate Studies serves the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). From the office's Web site, visitors can find information about applying to graduate programs, expenses and financial aid, application requirements and deadlines, and much more. Links to information on the site:

How to Apply
Application Requirements and Deadlines
Contact the Office of Graduate Studies
Request a Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Catalog
Graduate Student Handbook: Published annually, the Graduate Student Handbook contains important dates, policies and procedures, requirements, and graduation information concerning current Arts, Sciences, and Engineering graduate students.
Funding Opportunities: There are a variety of outside funding opportunities for Arts and Sciences graduate students, both general and discipline-specific.
Take A Class: You don't need to be a graduate student to take Tufts graduate courses. The Graduate Career Advancement Program (GCAP) was created for people who want access to superior graduate-level courses but don't need or want a graduate degree. GCAP students take the same classes as our graduate students and may enroll, for either credit or audit, in up to four undergraduate or graduate courses per semester.
Alma Matters magazine: Alma Matters is the magazine for Arts, Sciences, and Engineering graduate alumni and graduate students. Published twice a year, it highlights the work of Tufts alumni, students, and programs.
Alma Matters-Plus: Published quarterly, Alma Matters-Plus is the e-newsletter for Tufts Arts, Sciences, and Engineering graduate alumni, graduate students, faculty, and staff. Each issue highlights the work of Tufts alumni, students, and programs.