Study Philosophy in New Zealand
10 programmes in philosophy at 5 universities in New Zealand are open to international students; 100% are taught in English.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Philosophy programmes
10 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Philosophy | Auckland University of Technology | Master's | 27,797 USD |
| Master in Philosophy | Massey University | Master's | 23,076 USD |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Auckland University of Technology | PhD | 28,275 USD |
| Doctor of Philosophy | University of Waikato | PhD | 4,565 USD |
| Bachelor in Philosophy | Massey University | Bachelor's | 23,076 USD |
| PhD in Philosophy | University of Canterbury | PhD | 25,096 USD |
| Master in Philosophy | University of Waikato | Master's | 5,120 USD |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Victoria University of Wellington | PhD | 7,084 USD |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Victoria University of Wellington | PhD | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy | University of Canterbury | PhD | — |
Philosophy in New Zealand by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 1 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 3 | — | — | — |
| PhD | 6 | — | — | — |
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.
Universities for philosophy in New Zealand
Study Philosophy in New Zealand: common questions
- How many philosophy programmes are there in New Zealand?
- 10 philosophy programmes at 5 universities in New Zealand are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- Can I study philosophy in New Zealand in English?
- Yes — 100% of the philosophy programmes in New Zealand in our catalogue are taught in English (10 of 10).
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