Study Literature in Asia
137 programmes in literature at 58 universities in Asia are open to international students; 62% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 3,421 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,049 USD and 3,943 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Literature programmes
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Literature in Asia by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 29 | 3,230 USD | 3,539 USD | 3,959 USD |
| Master's | 68 | 3,049 USD | 3,421 USD | 3,943 USD |
| PhD | 35 | 3,621 USD | 4,432 USD | 4,978 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 literature
Literature 78 Language and Literature 59
Universities for literature in Asia
- Sejong University (9)
- Ocean University of China (OUC) (7)
- Zhejiang University (ZJU) (7)
- Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) (7)
- National Cheng Kung 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 programmes are there in Asia?
- 137 literature programmes at 58 universities in Asia are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a literature degree in Asia cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in literature in Asia is 3,421 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,049 USD and 3,943 USD per year.
- Can I study literature in Asia in English?
- Yes — 62% of the literature programmes in Asia in our catalogue are taught in English (85 of 137).
- Are any of these literature programmes available online?
- 8 of the 137 programmes 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 programmes for your budget and profile.