Universities in France
116 Philosophy Programs in France
- programs
- 116 programs
- universities
- 53 universities
- taught in English
- 22% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 280 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as MS in Philosophy in France and Masters in Philosophy in France.
France has 116 philosophy programs open to international students, at 53 universities. Only 22% are taught in English, so check the language on a listing before you count on it. Fees cluster around 280 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 280 USD and 280 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Philosophy programs
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Philosophy tuition fees in France, by degree level
Medians cover the programs billed per year, using the price each university publishes for international students converted to USD, and only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist. Programs priced per semester, per credit or for the whole program are listed above on their own basis.
Specializations within philosophy
Top universities for Philosophy in France
Ranked by how many philosophy programs each one runs in France — the count is next to the name.
- Sorbonne université (8)
- American University of Paris (7)
- Université Paris Nanterre (6)
- Université Grenoble Alpes (4)
- Université Bourgogne Europe (4)
- Université Paris 1 - Panthéon Sorbonne (4)
- Université de Lorraine - UFR Sciences Humaines et Sociales - Site de Nancy (54) (4)
- Université Côte d'Azur (3)
- Université Paris Sciences et Lettres (3)
- Université Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne (3)
Study Philosophy in France: common questions
- How many philosophy programs are there in France?
- 116 philosophy programs at 53 universities in France are open to international students, as of 13 October 2026.
- How much does a philosophy degree in France cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in philosophy in France is 280 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 280 USD and 280 USD a year.
- Can I study philosophy in France in English?
- Yes — 22% of the philosophy programs in France in our catalog are taught in English (26 of 116).
- Which degree level is cheapest for philosophy in France?
- Bachelor's programs, at a median annual fee of 199 USD, against 280 USD for master's programs. Both medians cover the programs billed per year.
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