Universities in China
28 PhD Programs in Philosophy in China
- programs
- 28 programs
- universities
- 11 universities
- taught in English
- 29% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 4,453 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as PhD in Philosophy in China and Doctorate in Philosophy in China.
China has 28 phd programs in philosophy open to international students, at 11 universities. 29% are taught in English, so the language of instruction is worth checking listing by listing. Fees cluster around 4,453 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 3,885 USD and 5,080 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Philosophy programs
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Specializations within philosophy
Top universities for Philosophy in China
Ranked by how many philosophy programs each one runs in China — the count is next to the name.
- The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) (6)
- Central South University (CSU) (5)
- Zhejiang University (ZJU) (4)
- Wuhan University (WHU) (3)
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) (3)
- Hebei Normal University (HEBNU) (2)
- Tongji University (TongJU) (1)
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei (1)
- Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) (1)
- Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU) (1)
PhD in Philosophy in China: common questions
- How many philosophy programs are there in China?
- 28 philosophy phd programs at 11 universities in China are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a philosophy degree in China cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in philosophy in China is 4,453 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 3,885 USD and 5,080 USD a year.
- Can I study philosophy in China in English?
- Yes — 29% of the philosophy programs in China in our catalog are taught in English (8 of 28).
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