Study Philosophy in Switzerland
10 programmes in philosophy at 2 universities in Switzerland are open to international students; 10% are taught in English.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Philosophy programmes
10 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Philosophy | University of Bern | Master's | — |
| Bachelor in Philosophy | University of Bern | Bachelor's | — |
| Master in Political, Legal, and Economic Philosophy | University of Bern | Master's | 1,006 USD |
| Master in Philosophy of Science | University of Bern | Master's | — |
| Bachelor in Ethics | University of Zurich | Bachelor's | — |
| Bachelor in Ethics and Society | University of Zurich | Bachelor's | — |
| Bachelor in Philosophy | University of Zurich | Bachelor's | — |
| Master in Foundations of Moral Philosophy | University of Zurich | Master's | — |
| Master in Philosophy | University of Zurich | Master's | — |
| Master in Philosophy of Science | University of Zurich | Master's | — |
Philosophy in Switzerland by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 4 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 6 | — | — | — |
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 8 Ethics 2
Universities for philosophy in Switzerland
Study Philosophy in Switzerland: common questions
- How many philosophy programmes are there in Switzerland?
- 10 philosophy programmes at 2 universities in Switzerland are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- Can I study philosophy in Switzerland in English?
- Yes — 10% of the philosophy programmes in Switzerland in our catalogue are taught in English (1 of 10).
More on studying in Switzerland: tuition statistics , application deadlines or the country guide .
Planning to study philosophy in Switzerland?
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