PhD in Philosophy in the United Kingdom
29 phd programmes in philosophy at 22 universities in the United Kingdom are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 28,152 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 25,156 USD and 34,118 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Philosophy programmes
25–29 of 29 · page 2 of 2
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD in Philosophy research degrees | University of Dundee | PhD | 29,947 USD |
| PhD Doctor of Philosophy | University of Sunderland | PhD | — |
| PhD in St Andrews and Oslo joint PhD in Philosophy | University of St Andrews | PhD | — |
| PhD in MPhil Master of Philosophy | University of Sunderland | PhD | — |
| PhD Doctor of Philosophy | University of Sunderland | PhD | — |
Specialisations within philosophy
Philosophy 27 Ethics 2
Universities for philosophy in the United Kingdom
PhD in Philosophy in the United Kingdom: common questions
- How many philosophy programmes are there in the United Kingdom?
- 29 philosophy phd programmes at 22 universities in the United Kingdom are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a philosophy degree in the United Kingdom cost?
- The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in philosophy in the United Kingdom is 28,152 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 25,156 USD and 34,118 USD per year.
- Can I study philosophy in the United Kingdom in English?
- Yes — 100% of the philosophy programmes in the United Kingdom in our catalogue are taught in English (29 of 29).
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