Study Philosophy in the Middle East
78 programmes in philosophy at 29 universities in the Middle East are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 42,373 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 21,409 USD and 49,008 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Philosophy programmes
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Philosophy in the Middle East by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 4 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 3 | — | — | — |
| PhD | 68 | 21,409 USD | 42,373 USD | 49,008 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 77 Ethics 1
Universities for philosophy in the Middle East
- University of Sharjah (10)
- Khalifa University of Science and Technology (10)
- United Arab Emirates University (8)
- Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (5)
- American University of Sharjah (4)
- American University in the Emirates (4)
- Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities (Formerly: Mohammed V University- Abu Dhabi) (4)
- Heriot-Watt University, Dubai (3)
- Abu Dhabi University (3)
- British University in Dubai (3)
Study Philosophy in the Middle East: common questions
- How many philosophy programmes are there in the Middle East?
- 78 philosophy programmes at 29 universities in the Middle East are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a philosophy degree in the Middle East cost?
- The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in philosophy in the Middle East is 42,373 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 21,409 USD and 49,008 USD per year.
- Can I study philosophy in the Middle East in English?
- Yes — 100% of the philosophy programmes in the Middle East in our catalogue are taught in English (78 of 78).
- Are any of these philosophy programmes available online?
- 1 of the 78 programmes in the Middle East are delivered online or by distance learning.
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