283 Full-time PhD programmes in Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy at Johns Hopkins University preparing graduate students to make original contributions to the field and to pursue careers in college and university teaching.

The Theology and Religion MA by Res programme from The University of Exeter is a centre of excellence for teaching and research across a broad and diverse range of interests within the discipline.

Students will ordinarily hold an MA with a major in philosophy or an equivalent degree when entering the PhD program. However, highly qualified applicants without an advanced degree may be admitted directly to the PhD rather than MA program if that is their preference. The Philosophy program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Philosophy offered by the Department of Philosophy in the Faculty of Arts at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes comprehensive and rewarding learning opportunities. 

The Faculties of Theology of the Universities of Bern, Basel and Zurich jointly offer a new doctoral program in Theology.

Through the Philosophy MA by Res programme from The University of Exeter, you have the opportunity to undertake advanced postgraduate research in a friendly, interdisciplinary, collaborative, and highly productive community. 

The PhD in Philosophy is designed for students who have completed the Philosophy MA at The New School for Social Research or a comparable master's degree from another university.

The Doctor of Philosophy at CQUniversity Australia is a course of supervised research and study leading to the submission of a thesis which makes a significant original contribution to knowledge.  

A Philosophy, Religion and History of Science PhD at University of Leeds is an internationally-recognised research qualification. You can study for your PhD on-campus or by online learning.

In our Philosophy PhD program at University of Victoria, you will explore and research advanced philosophy topics. You’ll receive mentorship from a supervisor who’s an expert in your field of study and work to generate a dissertation.

The Philosophy program at Lincoln University Canterbury creates opportunities to challenge yourself with new ways of thinking and problem-solving, absorbing research and innovative ideas from leading scientists and professional organisations in New Zealand and internationally.

Our nationally-ranked Philosophy program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln boasts an excellent placement rate and coverage across major areas of philosophy, including ethics, epistemology, metaphysics, mind, language, logic, history, and science.

Our comprehensive Philosophy PhD program at University of Georgia covers all major study areas. Approaches include historical study, phenomenology, linguistic and logical analysis, with special strengths in metaphysics, ethics, political philosophy and philosophy of mind.

The department at University of Washington has special strengths in Feminist Philosophy, History of Philosophy, Philosophy of Science, and Value Theory.

The JD/PhD Law and Philosophy program at Boston College Edit investigates the intersection of law and philosophy, preparing students for academic careers.

The Department of Philosophy at Georgetown University offers a program of study that leads to the PhD in philosophy. We also offer programs that lead to either the PhD or MA in philosophy in conjunction with a JD in law or an MD in medicine.

Philosophy is used to clarify and interpret important concepts such as truth, God, mortality, beauty, knowledge and reality. These concepts play an important role in our self-understanding and our interpretation of the world. This degree is offered at McMaster University.

The Philosophy programme at Royal Holloway University of London offers a broad range of research supervision, with academic staff working both the Anglo-American and European traditions, as well expertise in the history of philosophy.

The Diaconia, Values and Professional Practice programme offered at VID Specialized University is dedicated to studies and research of professional practice in two areas of society, health- and social services and churches and other faith communities and adopts diakonia and values as the main perspective in both.

There's never been a better time to build new skills and follow your passion. Apply now to secure your place in the Doctor of Philosophy at La Trobe University.