Study Philosophy in South Africa
14 programmes in philosophy at 2 universities in South Africa 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
14 programmes
Philosophy in South Africa by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 1 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 6 | — | — | — |
| PhD | 5 | — | — | — |
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 9 Ethics 5
Universities for philosophy in South Africa
Study Philosophy in South Africa: common questions
- How many philosophy programmes are there in South Africa?
- 14 philosophy programmes at 2 universities in South Africa are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- Can I study philosophy in South Africa in English?
- Yes — 100% of the philosophy programmes in South Africa in our catalogue are taught in English (14 of 14).
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