PhD in Philosophy in the Philippines
7 phd programmes in philosophy at 3 universities in the Philippines are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 1,751 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 1,118 USD and 1,994 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Philosophy programmes
7 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD in Philosophy | University of the Philippines Diliman | PhD | 603 USD |
| PhD in Philosophy in Development Studies | De La Salle University, Manila | PhD | 1,945 USD |
| PhD in Philosophy Major in Commerce | University of Santo Tomas | PhD | 2,150 USD |
| PhD in Philosophy in Applied Theology | De La Salle University, Manila | PhD | 1,264 USD |
| PhD in Philosophy in Philippine Studies – Language Culture and Media | De La Salle University, Manila | PhD | 1,751 USD |
| PhD in Straight Program—Master in Teaching Philosophy and Philosophy in Philosophy | De La Salle University, Manila | PhD | 973 USD |
| PhD in Philosophy in Philosophy | De La Salle University, Manila | PhD | 2,042 USD |
Universities for philosophy in the Philippines
PhD in Philosophy in the Philippines: common questions
- How many philosophy programmes are there in the Philippines?
- 7 philosophy phd programmes at 3 universities in the Philippines are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a philosophy degree in the Philippines cost?
- The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in philosophy in the Philippines is 1,751 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 1,118 USD and 1,994 USD per year.
- Can I study philosophy in the Philippines in English?
- Yes — 100% of the philosophy programmes in the Philippines in our catalogue are taught in English (7 of 7).
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