Best PHD in Philosophy Colleges & Universities in Abroad in 2025

Rank	College Info	Tuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)	Top Courses	Ranking & Reviews
#1	University of Cambridge, Cambridge England, Uk21%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $53.1K/Yr (£39,336/Yr)Living: $3K/Yr (£2,200/Yr)Admission	Ph.D PhilosophyIELTS7$53.1K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.7/10(6 Users)
#2	UC-San Diego, San Diego California, Usa27%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $34.1K/YrLiving: $26.5K/YrAdmission	Ph.DIELTS7$34.1K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.0/10(9 Users)
#3	Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin Hong Kong, Hong Kong20%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $5.5K/Yr (HK$42,100/Yr)Admission	Ph.D PhilosophyTOEFL79$5.5K/Yr HK$42,100 Course duration: 3 years Programs	7.2/10(1 User)
#4	University of Bristol, Bristol England, Uk12%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $28.8K/Yr (£21,300/Yr)Living: $6.9K/Yr (£5,114/Yr)Admission	Ph.D PhilosophyIELTS6.5PTE67$28.8K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.7/10(12 Users)
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#5	University of Birmingham, Birmingham England, Uk13.54%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $29.5K/Yr (£21,840/Yr)Living: $17.6K/Yr (£13,047/Yr)Admission	Ph.D PhilosophyGRE298TOEFL80PTE60$29.5K/Yr Course duration: 3 years Programs	8.0/10(27 Users)
#6	Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio, Usa49.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $66.3K/YrLiving: $14.7K/YrAdmission	Ph.D PhilosophyTOEFL79$66.3K/Yr Course duration: 5 years Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)
#7	Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne England, Uk87%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $32K/Yr (£23,700/Yr)Living: $207.9/Yr (£154/Yr)Admission	Ph.D PhilosophyDuolingo125IELTS6.5PTE70$32K/Yr Course duration: 3 years Programs	7.3/10(19 Users)
#8	Durham University, Durham England, Uk83%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $33.1K/Yr (£24,500/Yr)Living: $15.4K/Yr (£11,436/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Integrated PhDIELTS6.5PTE62$33.1K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.0/10(5 Users)
#9	Cardiff University, Cardiff Wales, Uk20%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $36K/Yr (£26,700/Yr)Living: $11.7K/Yr (£8,670/Yr)Admission	Ph.D PhilosophyIELTS6.5PTE62$36K/Yr Course duration: 3 years 1 More Program	9.0/10(18 Users)
#10	University of Miami, Coral Gables Florida, Usa19%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $50.8K/YrLiving: $13.7K/YrAdmission	Ph.D PhilosophyIELTS6.5$50.8K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.3/10(2 Users)

#11	University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, Usa87%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $35.2K/YrLiving: $12.5K/YrAdmission	Ph.D PhilosophyIELTS6.5$35.2K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.3/10(9 Users)
#12	Laval University, Quebec City Quebec, Canada59%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $11.2K/Yr (CA$15,593/Yr)Admission	Ph.D PhilosophyTOEFL64$11.2K/Yr CA$15,593 Course duration: 3 years Programs	--
#13	University of Bath, Bath England, Uk20%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $30.2K/Yr (£22,400/Yr)Living: $15.9K/Yr (£11,781/Yr)Admission	Ph.D HealthIELTS6.5PTE62$30.2K/Yr Course duration: 1 year Programs	9.0/10(17 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2025 Ranked 132 by QS in 2026
#14	University at Buffalo, Buffalo New York, Usa60%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $25K/YrLiving: $10.2K/YrAdmission	Ph.D PhilosophyGRE309TOEFL90PTE50$25K/Yr Course duration: 5 years Programs	8.0/10(23 Users)
#15	University of Iowa, Iowa City Iowa, Usa86%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $19.4K/YrLiving: $10.4K/YrAdmission	Ph.D PhilosophyDuolingo105IELTS7PTE58$19.4K/Yr Course duration: 5 years Programs	8.3/10(7 Users)
#16	University of Tennessee, Knoxville Tennessee, Usa46%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $32.2K/YrLiving: $10.7K/YrAdmission	Ph.D PhilosophyGMAT700TOEFL80PTE53$32.2K/Yr Course duration: 3 years Programs	8.7/10(2 Users)
#17	Edith Cowan University, Perth Western Australia, Australia70%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $26.3K/Yr (A$40,400/Yr)Living: $146.9/Yr (A$226/Yr)Admission	Ph.DTOEFL94PTE65$26.3K/Yr A$40,400 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.3/10(9 Users)
#18	University of Kent, Canterbury England, Uk39%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $26.1K/Yr (£19,300/Yr)Living: $25.1K/Yr (£18,624/Yr)Admission	Ph.D PhilosophyIELTS6PTE68$26.1K/Yr Course duration: 3 years Programs	8.7/10(4 Users)
#19	University of Essex, Colchester England, Uk74%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $25.3K/Yr (£18,750/Yr)Living: $2.8K/Yr (£2,100/Yr)Admission	Ph.D PhilosophyIELTS6PTE58$25.3K/Yr Course duration: 3 years Programs	7.3/10(4 Users)
#20	University of Waikato, Hamilton North Island, New Zealand70%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $22.6K/Yr (NZ$38,995/Yr)Living: $8.4K/Yr (NZ$14,504/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Doctor of PhilosophyIELTS6.5$22.6K/Yr NZ$38,995 Course duration: 3 years 1 More Program	7.7/10(5 Users)