Philosophy

Considerable expertise exists in ethical and political philosophy, logic, metaphysics, and epistemology, as well as in the philosophy of science, the philosophy of religion, the philosophy of mind, phenomenology, existentialism, aesthetics, and hermeneutics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

• Seminar in Ancient and Medieval Philosophy
• Seminar in Modern Philosophy
• Seminar in Contemporary Philosophy
• Seminar in Metaphysics
• Seminar in Epistemology
• Seminar in Social and Political Philosophy
• Seminar in Selected Philosophical Texts
• Seminar in Current Issues in Philosophy

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

• Duolingo English Test: 115
• TOEFL iBT: 80
• PTE Academic: 58
• IELTS: 6.5

General requirements

To be considered for admission to a Ph.D. program, the minimum requirements will normally be a Master's degree from a university of recognized standing, in an appropriate area of study.

• Online application & application fee
• Transcript(s) and confirmation of degree awarded
• Two (2) letters of appraisal (references)
• Resume or curriculum vitae

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International

International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. Non-residents: 4,535 AUD / year (≈ 4,497 CAD / year).

Domestic

Tuition fee for the domestic students. Citizens or residents: 3,491 AUD / year (≈ 3,462 CAD / year).

Living costs

St. John's, Canada: 1,169-1,721 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Scholarships are available for PhD's in Philosophy. A selection process will still be applied by the provider.

• Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Various benefits — Deadline 2026-10-07
• DFL Scholarship Program — Various benefits — Deadline Not specified
• International Peace Scholarship Fund — 12,500 USD — Deadline 2026-12-15
• Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship — 50,000 CAD — Deadline Not specified
• ServiceScape Scholarship — 1,000 USD — Deadline 2026-11-30
• Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program — 7,000 CAD — Deadline 2026-11-18
• ACES Scholarships — 3,500 USD — Deadline 2026-11-15
• Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Various benefits — Deadline Not specified
• Monthly Scholarship Series — 1,000 USD — Deadline Anytime
• P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS) — 12,500 USD — Deadline 2026-12-15
• Niara Scholarships — 500 CAD — Deadline Anytime
• Amberscholar Scholarship — 6,000 USD — Deadline 2027-01-31
• Organization of American States Academic Scholarships Program — Various benefits — Deadline Not specified
• Voice Talent Online Scholarship — 1,000 USD — Deadline 2027-03-01
• $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — 1,000 USD — Deadline 2026-10-31
• Dream Chaser Scholarship — 1,000 USD — Deadline 2027-01-13
• Traditional Fulbright Canada Student Awards — 25,000 USD — Deadline 2026-10-10
• Scholarship for students with disabilities — 3,000 USD — Deadline 2026-12-31
• Canadian Francophonie Scholarship Program (CFSP) — Various benefits — Deadline Not specified
• Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Various benefits — Deadline 2026-12-31
• CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholarship — 100,000 CAD — Deadline Not specified
• The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — 1,500 USD — Deadline Not specified
• Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — 12,000 USD — Deadline 2027-01-11