Universities in Asia
57 PhD Programs in History in Asia
- programs
- 57 programs
- universities
- 28 universities
- taught in English
- 53% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 5,230 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as PhD in History in Asia and Doctorate in History in Asia.
Asia has 57 phd programs in history open to international students, at 28 universities. 53% are taught in English, so the language of instruction is worth checking listing by listing. Fees cluster around 5,230 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 4,453 USD and 5,528 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
History programs
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ProgramUniversityCountryDegreeTuition (as printed)
China
PhD
4,453 USD per year
PhD · China · 4,453 USD per year
China
PhD
5,379 USD per year
PhD · China · 5,379 USD per year
China
PhD
3,735 USD per year
PhD · China · 3,735 USD per year
China
PhD
4,453 USD per year
PhD · China · 4,453 USD per year
China
PhD
3,885 USD per year
PhD · China · 3,885 USD per year
China
PhD
5,200 USD per year
PhD · China · 5,200 USD per year
China
PhD
3,735 USD per year
PhD · China · 3,735 USD per year
China
PhD
4,483 USD per year
PhD · China · 4,483 USD per year
Top universities for History in Asia
Ranked by how many history programs each one runs in Asia — the count is next to the name.
- Wuhan University (WHU) (8)
- Sichuan University (SCU) (6)
- Southwest University (SWU) (6)
- Zhejiang University (ZJU) (5)
- Shanghai Theatre Academy (STA) (4)
- Hebei Normal University (HEBNU) (2)
- East China Normal University (ECNU) (2)
- Xiamen University (XMU) (2)
- Shanghai JiaoTong University (SJTU) (2)
- De La Salle University, Manila (2)
PhD in History in Asia: common questions
- How many history programs are there in Asia?
- 57 history phd programs at 28 universities in Asia are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a history degree in Asia cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in history in Asia is 5,230 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 4,453 USD and 5,528 USD a year.
- Can I study history in Asia in English?
- Yes — 53% of the history programs in Asia in our catalog are taught in English (30 of 57).
Planning to study history in Asia?
An advisor who knows admissions in Asia can shortlist history programs for your budget and profile.