Universities in Asia
162 Linguistics Programs in Asia
- programs
- 162 programs
- universities
- 74 universities
- taught in English
- 65% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 3,735 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as MS in Linguistics in Asia and Masters in Linguistics in Asia.
Asia has 162 linguistics programs open to international students, at 74 universities. 65% of them are taught in English. Fees cluster around 3,735 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 3,287 USD and 4,542 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Linguistics programs
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Linguistics tuition fees in Asia, by degree level
Medians cover the programs billed per year, using the price each university publishes for international students converted to USD, and only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist. Programs priced per semester, per credit or for the whole program are listed above on their own basis.
Specializations within linguistics
Top universities for Linguistics in Asia
Ranked by how many linguistics programs each one runs in Asia — the count is next to the name.
- INCHEON NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (13)
- Wuhan University (WHU) (8)
- Universiti Malaya (8)
- Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) (7)
- Coto Japanese Academy (7)
- Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) (6)
- University of the Philippines Diliman (6)
- Sichuan University (SCU) (5)
- Zhejiang University (ZJU) (5)
- Ocean University of China (OUC) (4)
January intake in Asia
3 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.
- Master in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics in Foreign Languages — East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST) · starts Jan 2027
- Bachelor in Korean Language — Central China Normal University (CCNU) · starts Jan 2027
- Bachelor in Japanese — Central China Normal University (CCNU) · starts Jan 2027
Study Linguistics in Asia: common questions
- How many linguistics programs are there in Asia?
- 162 linguistics programs at 74 universities in Asia are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a linguistics degree in Asia cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in linguistics in Asia is 3,735 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 3,287 USD and 4,542 USD a year.
- Can I study linguistics in Asia in English?
- Yes — 65% of the linguistics programs in Asia in our catalog are taught in English (105 of 162).
- Are any of these linguistics programs available online?
- 8 of the 162 programs in Asia are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for linguistics in Asia?
- Bachelor's programs, at a median annual fee of 3,063 USD, against 3,735 USD for master's programs. Both medians cover the programs billed per year.
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