Universities in Australia
47 Master's Programs in Philosophy in Australia
- programs
- 47 programs
- universities
- 16 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 25,725 USD median yearly fee
Last update
Also searched as MS in Philosophy in Australia and Masters in Philosophy in Australia.
Australia has 47 masters programs in philosophy open to international students, at 16 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 25,725 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 21,889 USD and 35,224 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Philosophy programs
1–24 of 47 · page 1 of 2
Specializations within philosophy
Top universities for Philosophy in Australia
Ranked by how many philosophy programs each one runs in Australia — the count is next to the name.
- Federation University Australia (12)
- University of Wollongong (6)
- University of Divinity (4)
- Monash University, Clayton (4)
- Australian National University (3)
- Monash University, Caulfield (3)
- University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle (3)
- University of Wollongong, Sydney (3)
- Monash University, Peninsula (2)
- Murdoch University, Perth (1)
January intake in Australia
12 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.
- Master of Philosophy (Psychology) — Federation University Australia · starts Jan 2027
- Master of Philosophy (Engineering) — Federation University Australia · starts Jan 2027
- Master of Philosophy (Information Technology) — Federation University Australia · starts Jan 2027
- Master of Philosophy (Mathematics) — Federation University Australia · starts Jan 2027
- Master of Philosophy (Agricultural and Environmental Sciences) — Federation University Australia · starts Jan 2027
- Master of Philosophy (Education) — Federation University Australia · starts Jan 2027
Masters (MS) in Philosophy in Australia: common questions
- How many philosophy programs are there in Australia?
- 47 philosophy masters programs at 16 universities in Australia are open to international students, as of 11 October 2026.
- How much does a philosophy degree in Australia cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in philosophy in Australia is 25,725 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 21,889 USD and 35,224 USD a year.
- Can I study philosophy in Australia in English?
- Yes — 100% of the philosophy programs in Australia in our catalog are taught in English (47 of 47).
- Are any of these philosophy programs available online?
- 2 of the 47 programs in Australia are delivered online or by distance learning.
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