Study English Language & Literature in Asia

237 programmes in english language & literature at 99 universities in Asia are open to international students; 79% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 3,689 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,049 USD and 5,206 USD.

Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

English Language & Literature programmes

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Programme University Country Degree Tuition / yr
Bachelor in English Language and Culture Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) China Bachelor's 13,196 USD
Bachelor in English Language and Literature Tiangong University (TGU) China Bachelor's 3,719 USD
Bachelor in Applied English Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) China Bachelor's 13,833 USD
Bachelor in English Language and Literature (Chinese-taught) Beijing Normal University (BNU) China Bachelor's 3,570 USD
Master in English Studies: Language University of the Philippines Diliman Philippines Master's 603 USD
PhD in English, Culture and Communication Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) China PhD 14,725 USD
Master in English Language and Literature Zhejiang University of Finance and Economics (ZUFE) China Master's 2,975 USD
Online English Language Program Online italki China
Bachelor of Arts in Contemporary English Studies Lingnan University (LU) China Bachelor's 20,824 USD
Master in Foreign Languages and Literature (Teaching English to Speakers of Chinese) Shenzhen University (SZU) China Master's 4,462 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
Master in English-Chinese Interpretation Ocean University of China (OUC) China Master's 3,049 USD
Master in Applied English Linguistics Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) China Master's 10,812 USD
Bachelor in Business English (Chinese-taught) South China University of Technology (SCUT) China Bachelor's 3,421 USD
Bachelor in English with Creative Writing (Hons) University of Nottingham Malaysia, Selangor Malaysia Bachelor's 8,788 USD
Bachelor in English Language Studies Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) China Bachelor's 13,223 USD
Master in English-Chinese Translation Ocean University of China (OUC) China Master's 3,049 USD
Master in English Saint John's University Thailand Master's 811 USD
Master in English Language and Literature Shandong University, Jinan China Master's 4,760 USD
Master in English Language and Literature Southwest University (SWU) China Master's 3,867 USD
Master in English Language Education Southwest University (SWU) China Master's 3,867 USD
PhD in English Language and Literature Sichuan University (SCU) China PhD 3,867 USD
Bachelor in Teaching & English Language Learning (BEd) Pacific University India Bachelor's 570 USD

English Language & Literature in Asia by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 83 2,500 USD 2,975 USD 5,047 USD
Master's 104 3,049 USD 3,689 USD 5,206 USD
PhD 42 3,372 USD 4,090 USD 5,481 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.

Specialisations within english language & literature

English 232 English Studies 5

Universities for english language & literature in Asia

Study English Language & Literature in Asia: common questions

How many english language & literature programmes are there in Asia?
237 english language & literature programmes at 99 universities in Asia are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
How much does a english language & literature degree in Asia cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in english language & literature in Asia is 3,689 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,049 USD and 5,206 USD per year.
Can I study english language & literature in Asia in English?
Yes — 79% of the english language & literature programmes in Asia in our catalogue are taught in English (187 of 237).
Are any of these english language & literature programmes available online?
5 of the 237 programmes in Asia are delivered online or by distance learning.
Which degree level is cheapest for english language & literature in Asia?
Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 2,975 USD per year, against 3,689 USD for master's programmes.

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