Study Philosophy in Germany
64 programmes in philosophy at 24 universities in Germany are open to international students; 72% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 646 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 646 USD and 1,752 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Philosophy programmes
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Philosophy in Germany by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 20 | 1,646 USD | 2,628 USD | 15,245 USD |
| Master's | 40 | 646 USD | 646 USD | 1,752 USD |
| PhD | 3 | — | — | — |
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 Germany
Study Philosophy in Germany: common questions
- How many philosophy programmes are there in Germany?
- 64 philosophy programmes at 24 universities in Germany are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a philosophy degree in Germany cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in philosophy in Germany is 646 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 646 USD and 1,752 USD per year.
- Can I study philosophy in Germany in English?
- Yes — 72% of the philosophy programmes in Germany in our catalogue are taught in English (46 of 64).
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