42 PhD Programs in Design in Asia

Specializations within design

Top universities for Design in Asia

Ranked by how many design programs each one runs in Asia — the count is next to the name.

• Sichuan University (SCU) (5)
• Hokkaido University (4)
• Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) (3)
• Beihang University (BUAA) (2)
• Tianjin University (TJU) (2)
• Shanghai JiaoTong University (SJTU) (2)
• Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) (2)
• National Cheng Kung University (2)
• Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) (1)
• KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) (1)

PhD in Design in Asia: common questions

How many design programs are there in Asia?

42 design phd programs at 28 universities in Asia are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.

How much does a design degree in Asia cost?

The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in design in Asia is 5,528 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 3,735 USD and 6,634 USD a year.

Can I study design in Asia in English?

Yes — 79% of the design programs in Asia in our catalog are taught in English (33 of 42).