PhD in Philosophy in South Africa
5 phd programmes in philosophy at 2 universities in South Africa are open to international students; 100% are taught in English.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Philosophy programmes
5 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy Wits School of Art | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | PhD | 2,053 USD |
| PhD in Philosophy | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | PhD | 1,832 USD |
| Doctor of Philosophy | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | PhD | 2,053 USD |
| PhD specialising in Dogmatics and Christian Ethics | University of Pretoria | PhD | — |
| PhD specialising in Philosophy | University of Pretoria | PhD | — |
Specialisations within philosophy
Philosophy 4 Ethics 1
Universities for philosophy in South Africa
PhD in Philosophy in South Africa: common questions
- How many philosophy programmes are there in South Africa?
- 5 philosophy phd programmes at 2 universities in South Africa are open to international students, as of August 28, 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 (5 of 5).
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