Study Philosophy in Canada

67 programmes in philosophy at 33 universities in Canada are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 14,653 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 8,687 USD and 22,400 USD.

Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Philosophy programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
PhD in Philosophy University of Waterloo, Canada PhD 10,725 USD
Bachelor in Philosophy Redeemer University College Bachelor's 13,461 USD
Bachelor in Philosophy Wilfrid Laurier University Bachelor's 27,502 USD
Bachelor in Philosophy Major MacEwan University Bachelor's 17,680 USD
Philosophy Memorial University of Newfoundland — 4,633 USD
Bachelor in Philosophy Brandon University Bachelor's 25,376 USD
Bachelor in Health Ethics Simon Fraser University Bachelor's 25,118 USD
Certificate in philosophy preparatory to theological studies Laval University, Quebec City — 5,751 USD
Certificate in Philosophy for Children Laval University, Quebec City — 5,751 USD
Bachelor in Philosophy The University of Winnipeg Bachelor's 9,126 USD
Bachelor in Philosophy Acadia University Bachelor's 15,675 USD
Philosophy Langara College — 2,520 USD
Bachelor in Philosophy University of Regina Bachelor's 14,023 USD
Bachelor in Philosophy University of Prince Edward Island Bachelor's 8,010 USD
Certificate in Philosophy Laval University, Quebec City — 5,751 USD
Master in Philosophy Concordia University Montreal Master's 25,477 USD
Short Graduate Program in Philosophy University of Quebec Trois Rivieres — 9,472 USD
Bachelor in Philosophy Dalhousie University Bachelor's 23,128 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
Master in Philosophy (with thesis) University of Quebec Trois Rivieres Master's 9,472 USD
Bachelor in Philosophy (Advanced) University of Manitoba Bachelor's 7,329 USD
Bachelor in Philosophy (General) University of Manitoba Bachelor's 7,329 USD
Short graduate program in aesthetics University of Quebec Trois Rivieres — 9,472 USD

Philosophy in Canada by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 31 8,687 USD 14,653 USD 22,400 USD
Master's 15 8,402 USD 11,310 USD 15,324 USD
PhD 7 10,676 USD 10,725 USD 12,462 USD

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 60 Ethics 7

Universities for philosophy in Canada

Study Philosophy in Canada: common questions

How many philosophy programmes are there in Canada?
67 philosophy programmes at 33 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 bachelor's programmes in philosophy in Canada is 14,653 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 8,687 USD and 22,400 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 (67 of 67).
Which degree level is cheapest for philosophy in Canada?
PhD programmes, at a median of 10,725 USD per year, against 14,653 USD for bachelor's programmes.

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