PhD in Philosophy in Canada
7 phd programmes in philosophy at 6 universities in Canada are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 10,725 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 10,676 USD and 12,462 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 in Educational Studies | University of Prince Edward Island | PhD | 7,704 USD |
| PhD in Philosophy | Memorial University of Newfoundland | PhD | 13,042 USD |
| PhD in Philosophy | University of Guelph | PhD | 23,510 USD |
| PhD in Philosophy | University of Waterloo, Canada | PhD | 10,725 USD |
| PhD in Philosophy | Laval University, Quebec City | PhD | 10,659 USD |
| PhD in Philosophy Applied Philosophy | University of Waterloo, Canada | PhD | 10,725 USD |
| PhD in Philosophy (PhD) | Dalhousie University | PhD | — |
Universities for philosophy in Canada
PhD in Philosophy in Canada: common questions
- How many philosophy programmes are there in Canada?
- 7 philosophy phd programmes at 6 universities in Canada are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a philosophy degree in Canada cost?
- The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in philosophy in Canada is 10,725 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 10,676 USD and 12,462 USD per year.
- Can I study philosophy in Canada in English?
- Yes — 100% of the philosophy programmes in Canada in our catalogue are taught in English (7 of 7).
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