Study Philosophy in Africa
17 programmes in philosophy at 4 universities in Africa are open to international students; 100% are taught in English.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Philosophy programmes
17 programmes
Philosophy in Africa by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 2 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 7 | — | — | — |
| PhD | 6 | — | — | — |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Specialisations within philosophy
Philosophy 12 Ethics 5
Universities for philosophy in Africa
Study Philosophy in Africa: common questions
- How many philosophy programmes are there in Africa?
- 17 philosophy programmes at 4 universities in Africa are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- Can I study philosophy in Africa in English?
- Yes — 100% of the philosophy programmes in Africa in our catalogue are taught in English (17 of 17).
Planning to study philosophy in Africa?
An advisor who knows admissions in Africa can shortlist philosophy programmes for your budget and profile.