Study Philosophy in Europe
703 programmes in philosophy at 222 universities in Europe are open to international students; 79% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 4,200 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 646 USD and 20,475 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Philosophy programmes
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Philosophy in Europe by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 267 | 3,150 USD | 24,160 USD | 29,702 USD |
| Master's | 319 | 646 USD | 4,200 USD | 20,475 USD |
| PhD | 71 | 6,498 USD | 20,475 USD | 28,419 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
Philosophy 657 Ethics 46
Universities for philosophy in Europe
- UNISR - Università Vita Salute San Raffaele (30)
- University of Birmingham, England (17)
- University of Wrocław (16)
- University of East Anglia, Norwich (15)
- University of York (14)
- Università degli Studi di Udine (13)
- University of Bamberg (12)
- University of Aberdeen (11)
- University of Bristol (10)
- Leiden University (10)
Study Philosophy in Europe: common questions
- How many philosophy programmes are there in Europe?
- 703 philosophy programmes at 222 universities in Europe are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a philosophy degree in Europe cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in philosophy in Europe is 4,200 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 646 USD and 20,475 USD per year.
- Can I study philosophy in Europe in English?
- Yes — 79% of the philosophy programmes in Europe in our catalogue are taught in English (553 of 703).
- Are any of these philosophy programmes available online?
- 22 of the 703 programmes in Europe are delivered online or by distance learning.
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