Study History in Asia
166 programmes in history at 55 universities in Asia are open to international students; 46% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 3,867 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,235 USD and 5,057 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
History programmes
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History in Asia by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 35 | 2,046 USD | 2,975 USD | 3,867 USD |
| Master's | 72 | 3,235 USD | 3,867 USD | 5,057 USD |
| PhD | 57 | 4,432 USD | 5,206 USD | 5,503 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 history in Asia
- Zhengzhou University (ZZU) (16)
- Wuhan University (WHU) (14)
- Zhejiang University (ZJU) (13)
- Sichuan University (SCU) (9)
- Hebei Normal University (HEBNU) (8)
- Southwest University (SWU) (8)
- East China Normal University (ECNU) (7)
- Peking University (PKU) (6)
- Shanghai JiaoTong University (SJTU) (5)
- University of the Philippines Diliman (5)
Study History in Asia: common questions
- How many history programmes are there in Asia?
- 166 history programmes at 55 universities in Asia are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a history degree in Asia cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in history in Asia is 3,867 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,235 USD and 5,057 USD per year.
- Can I study history in Asia in English?
- Yes — 46% of the history programmes in Asia in our catalogue are taught in English (76 of 166).
- Are any of these history programmes available online?
- 2 of the 166 programmes in Asia are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for history in Asia?
- Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 2,975 USD per year, against 3,867 USD for master's programmes.
Planning to study history in Asia?
An advisor who knows admissions in Asia can shortlist history programmes for your budget and profile.