Looking for the best university for a Philosophy PhD in Australia? These 12 universities are ranked by their QS World University Rankings — each offers philosophy phd programs with direct links below. Compare rankings, location and tuition, then apply. Many also offer scholarships for international students.
Top 12 Philosophy PhD Universities in Australia (2026)
The best universities for a philosophy phd in Australia, ranked by QS World University Rankings — 12 universities, 26 programs.
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University of Melbourne
QS World #37Melbourne · Australia · 3 philosophy phd programs
4
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University of Western Australia
QS World #94Perth, Western Australia · Australia · 1 philosophy phd program
5
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University of Technology Sydney
QS World #134Sydney, New South Wales · Australia · 5 philosophy phd programs
6
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University of Wollongong
QS World #194Wollongong, New South Wales · Australia · 2 philosophy phd programs
7
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Curtin University
QS World #195Australia · 5 philosophy phd programs
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Deakin University
QS World #285Geelong · Australia · 2 philosophy phd programs
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Australian Catholic University
QS World #807Melbourne, Victoria · Australia · 1 philosophy phd program