BA/BS in Philosophy

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #113 =

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At University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Canada, BA/BS in Philosophy is offered as a bachelor's degree in Philosophy & Ethics programme. Tuition for international students is CAD 27,010 per semester.

Also offered as: Master's Degree, Doctorate

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Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Philosophy & Ethics

International tuition: CAD 27,010 / semester

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: uwaterloo.ca · How we collect data ·

Program details

Overview

Philosophy is an Honours Bachelor of Arts major at the University of Waterloo focusing on critical reasoning and philosophical inquiry. Students explore enduring questions of human existence, learn the fundamentals of formal logic, and apply philosophical reasoning to contemporary issues across more than 70 upper-year courses. The major can be combined with a co-op work-term option, extending the degree from four years of study to a five-year work-integrated sequence, and can be paired with business studies through the Honours Arts and Business route. Ontario secondary school applicants apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre with six Grade 12 U or M courses, including a Grade 12 U English course with a minimum final grade of 70%; the competitive admission average for recent cycles has been in the high 70s. The programme begins in the September term.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, including six Grade 12 U or M courses, one of which must be a Grade 12 U English course with a minimum final grade of at least 70%. The competitive admission average for recent cycles has been in the high 70s. Students apply to Honours Arts or Honours Arts and Business and select Philosophy as their major.

Application Details

Start Date: September

About University of Waterloo

“Concordia cum veritate”

Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1957

Students: 41,000

QS rank: #113 =

Programs: 297

Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in Philosophy award?

University of Waterloo awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Philosophy & Ethics on completion of this programme.

How much does BA/BS in Philosophy cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 27,010 per semester.

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