PhD in English Language & Literature in Asia

42 phd programmes in english language & literature at 23 universities in Asia are open to international students; 88% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 4,090 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,372 USD and 5,481 USD.

Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

English Language & Literature programmes

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Programme University Country Degree Tuition / yr
PhD in English Language Studies University of Santo Tomas Philippines PhD 2,034 USD
PhD in English Studies: Language University of the Philippines Diliman Philippines PhD 603 USD
PhD in School of Education and English University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) China PhD 19,336 USD
PhD in English as an International Language (EIL) Chulalongkorn University Thailand PhD 2,720 USD
PhD in English Program of Environmental Earth Science for Sustainable Society Hokkaido University Japan PhD 3,372 USD
PhD in Foreign Languages and Literatures (English, Russian, German, French) Zhejiang University (ZJU) China PhD 5,622 USD
PhD in English Studies: Anglo-American Literature University of the Philippines Diliman Philippines PhD 603 USD
PhD in School of English University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) China PhD 19,336 USD
PhD in English, Culture and Communication Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) China PhD 14,725 USD
PhD in English Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) China PhD 14,725 USD
PhD in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics in Foreign Languages Zhejiang Gongshang University (ZJSU) China PhD 4,462 USD
PhD in English Language and Literature Sichuan University (SCU) China PhD 3,867 USD
PhD in English Language and Literature Xiamen University (XMU) China PhD 8,181 USD
PhD in English Language and Literature Shandong University, Jinan China PhD 4,760 USD
PhD in English Language and Literature Nankai University (NKU) China PhD 7,437 USD
PhD in English Language and Literature Central China Normal University (CCNU) China PhD 4,760 USD
PhD in English Language and Literature Beihang University (BUAA) China PhD 6,247 USD
PhD in Maritime English and Application (Chinese-taught) Shanghai Maritime University (SHMTU) China PhD 4,313 USD
PhD in English Language and Literature Southwest University (SWU) China PhD 5,057 USD
PhD in Maritime English and Application Shanghai Maritime University (SHMTU) China PhD 4,313 USD
PhD in English Language and Literature (Chinese-taught) Sichuan University (SCU) China PhD 3,867 USD
PhD in English Central China Normal University (CCNU) China PhD 4,760 USD
PhD in Department of English National Taiwan Normal University Taiwan PhD 3,191 USD
Doctoral Program (English-based Degree Program) WASEDA University Japan PhD

Universities for english language & literature in Asia

PhD in English Language & Literature in Asia: common questions

How many english language & literature programmes are there in Asia?
42 english language & literature phd programmes at 23 universities in Asia are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
How much does a english language & literature degree in Asia cost?
The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in english language & literature in Asia is 4,090 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,372 USD and 5,481 USD per year.
Can I study english language & literature in Asia in English?
Yes — 88% of the english language & literature programmes in Asia in our catalogue are taught in English (37 of 42).

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