Study Philosophy in Australia
98 programmes in philosophy at 27 universities in Australia are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 26,586 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 22,621 USD and 36,403 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Philosophy programmes
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Philosophy in Australia by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 11 | 20,552 USD | 21,805 USD | 24,559 USD |
| Master's | 47 | 22,621 USD | 26,586 USD | 36,403 USD |
| PhD | 36 | 30,365 USD | 33,610 USD | 47,780 USD |
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
Universities for philosophy in Australia
- Federation University Australia (24)
- University of Wollongong (13)
- Australian National University (6)
- University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle (6)
- Australian Catholic University (5)
- University of Divinity (5)
- Edith Cowan University (4)
- Murdoch University, Perth (4)
- Monash University, Clayton (4)
- University of Wollongong, Sydney (4)
Study Philosophy in Australia: common questions
- How many philosophy programmes are there in Australia?
- 98 philosophy programmes at 27 universities in Australia are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a philosophy degree in Australia cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in philosophy in Australia is 26,586 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 22,621 USD and 36,403 USD per year.
- Can I study philosophy in Australia in English?
- Yes — 100% of the philosophy programmes in Australia in our catalogue are taught in English (98 of 98).
- Are any of these philosophy programmes available online?
- 7 of the 98 programmes in Australia are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for philosophy in Australia?
- Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 21,805 USD per year, against 26,586 USD for master's programmes.
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