Universities in Asia
223 PhD Programs in Chemistry in Asia
- programs
- 223 programs
- universities
- 86 universities
- taught in English
- 81% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 5,379 USD median yearly fee
Last update
Also searched as PhD in Chemistry in Asia and Doctorate in Chemistry in Asia.
Asia has 223 phd programs in chemistry open to international students, at 86 universities. 81% of them are taught in English. Fees cluster around 5,379 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 4,483 USD and 6,724 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Chemistry programs
145–168 of 223 · page 7 of 10
Top universities for Chemistry in Asia
Ranked by how many chemistry programs each one runs in Asia — the count is next to the name.
- Zhengzhou University (ZZU) (11)
- Central South University (CSU) (11)
- Northwest University (NWU) (10)
- Shandong University, Jinan (9)
- Wuhan University (WHU) (8)
- East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST) (8)
- Xiamen University (XMU) (8)
- Chongqing Zhengda Software Vocational Technological College (CQZSVTC) (7)
- Tianjin University (TJU) (6)
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) (6)
January intake in Asia
5 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.
- PhD in Inorganic Chemistry — Shandong University, Jinan · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology — East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST) · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology — Shandong University, Jinan · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Organic Chemistry — Northwestern Polytechnical University (NWPU) · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Fine Synthetic Chemistry & Molecular Engineering — East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST) · starts Jan 2027
PhD in Chemistry in Asia: common questions
- How many chemistry programs are there in Asia?
- 223 chemistry phd programs at 86 universities in Asia are open to international students, as of 13 October 2026.
- How much does a chemistry degree in Asia cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in chemistry in Asia is 5,379 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 4,483 USD and 6,724 USD a year.
- Can I study chemistry in Asia in English?
- Yes — 81% of the chemistry programs in Asia in our catalog are taught in English (180 of 223).
Planning to study chemistry in Asia?
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