Universities in Asia
133 Literature Programs in Asia
- programs
- 133 programs
- universities
- 58 universities
- taught in English
- 61% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 3,430 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as MS in Literature in Asia and Masters in Literature in Asia.
Asia has 133 literature programs open to international students, at 58 universities. 61% of them are taught in English. Fees cluster around 3,430 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 3,058 USD and 3,951 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Literature programs
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Literature 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 literature
Top universities for Literature in Asia
Ranked by how many literature programs each one runs in Asia — the count is next to the name.
- Zhejiang University (ZJU) (7)
- Ocean University of China (OUC) (7)
- Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) (7)
- National Cheng Kung University (6)
- Sejong University (6)
- Sichuan University (SCU) (5)
- Jilin University (JLU) (4)
- Wuhan University (WHU) (4)
- Hebei Normal University (HEBNU) (4)
- Beihang University (BUAA) (4)
Study Literature in Asia: common questions
- How many literature programs are there in Asia?
- 133 literature programs at 58 universities in Asia are open to international students, as of 11 October 2026.
- How much does a literature degree in Asia cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in literature in Asia is 3,430 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 3,058 USD and 3,951 USD a year.
- Can I study literature in Asia in English?
- Yes — 61% of the literature programs in Asia in our catalog are taught in English (81 of 133).
- Are any of these literature programs available online?
- 8 of the 133 programs in Asia are delivered online or by distance learning.
Planning to study literature in Asia?
An advisor who knows admissions in Asia can shortlist literature programs for your budget and profile.