Universities in North America
26 PhD Programs in Philosophy in North America
- programs
- 26 programs
- universities
- 25 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 29,822 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as PhD in Philosophy in North America and Doctorate in Philosophy in North America.
North America has 26 phd programs in philosophy open to international students, at 25 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 29,822 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 15,863 USD and 35,459 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Philosophy programs
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Top universities for Philosophy in North America
Ranked by how many philosophy programs each one runs in North America — the count is next to the name.
- University of Waterloo, Canada (2)
- Indiana University Bloomington (1)
- Syracuse University (1)
- Memorial University of Newfoundland (1)
- Mississippi State University (1)
- Rutgers University, New Brunswick (1)
- Laval University, Quebec City (1)
- Temple University (1)
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (1)
- Georgetown University (1)
January intake in North America
3 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.
- PhD in Philosophy — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Philosophy, Ph.D. — University of South Florida · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Philosophy — Laval University, Quebec City · starts Jan 2027
PhD in Philosophy in North America: common questions
- How many philosophy programs are there in North America?
- 26 philosophy phd programs at 25 universities in North America are open to international students, as of 11 October 2026.
- How much does a philosophy degree in North America cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in philosophy in North America is 29,822 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 15,863 USD and 35,459 USD a year.
- Can I study philosophy in North America in English?
- Yes — 100% of the philosophy programs in North America in our catalog are taught in English (26 of 26).
- Are any of these philosophy programs available online?
- 1 of the 26 programs in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.
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