Study Anthropology in Asia
21 programmes in anthropology at 12 universities in Asia are open to international students; 57% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 1,045 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 578 USD and 3,284 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Anthropology programmes
21 programmes
Anthropology in Asia by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 7 | 578 USD | 1,045 USD | 3,284 USD |
| Master's | 8 | 3,272 USD | 3,495 USD | 3,830 USD |
| PhD | 6 | 3,867 USD | 5,503 USD | 6,247 USD |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Universities for anthropology in Asia
- Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) (4)
- Sichuan University (SCU) (3)
- East China Normal University (ECNU) (3)
- Southwest University (SWU) (2)
- University of the Philippines Diliman (2)
- Seoul National University (1)
- Xiamen University (XMU) (1)
- Yonsei University (1)
- Dali University (DU) (1)
- Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) (1)
Study Anthropology in Asia: common questions
- How many anthropology programmes are there in Asia?
- 21 anthropology programmes at 12 universities in Asia are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a anthropology degree in Asia cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in anthropology in Asia is 1,045 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 578 USD and 3,284 USD per year.
- Can I study anthropology in Asia in English?
- Yes — 57% of the anthropology programmes in Asia in our catalogue are taught in English (12 of 21).
Planning to study anthropology in Asia?
An advisor who knows admissions in Asia can shortlist anthropology programmes for your budget and profile.