Study Linguistics in Asia

164 programmes in linguistics at 76 universities in Asia are open to international students; 65% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 3,719 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,272 USD and 4,581 USD.

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

Linguistics programmes

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Programme University Country Degree Tuition / yr
Master in Applied Linguistics (Full Time) University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) China Master's 19,336 USD
Bachelor in Modern Japanese Studies Hokkaido University Japan Bachelor's 3,372 USD
Japanese Language Program for International Students Musashino University Japan — 4,991 USD
Master in Foreign Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Nantong University (NTU) China Master's 3,719 USD
Bachelor in Thai as a Foreign Language Chiang Mai University Thailand Bachelor's 1,686 USD
PhD in Applied Linguistics King Mongkuts University of Technology Thonburi Thailand PhD 3,005 USD
Master in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics in Foreign Languages Beihang University (BUAA) China Master's 5,206 USD
Private Conversational Classes Yi Mandarin Singapore — —
Master in Foreign Language and Linguistics Otgontenger University Mongolia Master's 2,500 USD
Master in Applied Linguistics (Part Time) University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) China Master's 19,336 USD
Master in Foreign Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Southwestern University of Finance and Economics (SWUFE) China Master's 3,719 USD
Master in Foreign Linguistics Wuhan University of Technology (WHUT) China Master's 4,016 USD
Master in Applied Linguistics (taught in Chinese) Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) China Master's 3,719 USD
PhD in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics in Foreign Languages Beihang University (BUAA) China PhD 6,247 USD
Master in European Languages University of the Philippines Diliman Philippines Master's 603 USD
Bachelor in Linguistics University of the Philippines Diliman Philippines Bachelor's 603 USD
Master in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics (Chinese-taught) Sichuan University (SCU) China Master's 3,272 USD
Master in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Ocean University of China (OUC) China Master's 3,049 USD
Master in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics (Chinese-taught) Shandong University, Weihai China Master's 3,272 USD
PhD in Linguistics University of the Philippines Diliman Philippines PhD 603 USD
Master in Linguistics University of the Philippines Diliman Philippines Master's 603 USD
Master in Applied Linguistics (Specialization in Multilingualism) Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) China Master's 17,849 USD
Bachelor in Japanese Language and Linguistics University of Malaya Malaysia Bachelor's —
PhD in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Shanghai Normal University (SHNU) China PhD 4,165 USD

Linguistics in Asia by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 38 2,231 USD 2,975 USD 3,539 USD
Master's 86 3,272 USD 3,719 USD 4,581 USD
PhD 24 3,867 USD 4,462 USD 5,950 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 linguistics

Linguistics 92 Japanese Studies 44 Language Studies 27 Italian Studies 1

Universities for linguistics in Asia

Study Linguistics in Asia: common questions

How many linguistics programmes are there in Asia?
164 linguistics programmes at 76 universities in Asia are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
How much does a linguistics degree in Asia cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in linguistics in Asia is 3,719 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,272 USD and 4,581 USD per year.
Can I study linguistics in Asia in English?
Yes — 65% of the linguistics programmes in Asia in our catalogue are taught in English (107 of 164).
Are any of these linguistics programmes available online?
8 of the 164 programmes in Asia are delivered online or by distance learning.
Which degree level is cheapest for linguistics in Asia?
Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 2,975 USD per year, against 3,719 USD for master's programmes.

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