Philipsen is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Andy Philipsen (1939–1985), Canadian politician Constantin Philipsen (1859–1925), Danish photographer and cineaste Gerry Philipsen (born 1944), American ethnographer of communication Jasper Philipsen (born 1998), Belgian cyclist Jette Philipsen, Danish cricketer Preben Philipsen (1910–2005), Danish film producer, son of Constantin Theodor Philipsen (1840–1920), Danish painter