PhD in Materials Science in Asia
53 phd programmes in materials science at 28 universities in Asia are open to international students; 91% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 5,503 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,627 USD and 5,950 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Materials Science programmes
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| Programme | University | Country | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PhD in Preparation and Properties of Energy Materials and Functional Films | Tsinghua University (THU) | China | PhD | 5,950 USD |
| PhD in New energy material and devices | Sichuan University (SCU) | China | PhD | 5,503 USD |
| PhD in Department of Materials Science and Engineering | National Cheng Kung University | Taiwan | PhD | 3,414 USD |
| PhD in New Energy Material and Devices (Chinese-taught) | Sichuan University (SCU) | China | PhD | 5,503 USD |
| PhD in Ion-beam interactions with solids and materials modification | Tsinghua University (THU) | China | PhD | 5,950 USD |
Universities for materials science in Asia
- Tsinghua University (THU) (12)
- Donghua University (DHU) (4)
- Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) (4)
- Sichuan University (SCU) (4)
- Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) (2)
- Institute of Science Tokyo (2)
- National Cheng Kung University (2)
- Chongqing Medical University (CQMU) (2)
- National Taipei University of Technology (2)
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) (1)
PhD in Materials Science in Asia: common questions
- How many materials science programmes are there in Asia?
- 53 materials science phd programmes at 28 universities in Asia are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a materials science degree in Asia cost?
- The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in materials science in Asia is 5,503 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,627 USD and 5,950 USD per year.
- Can I study materials science in Asia in English?
- Yes — 91% of the materials science programmes in Asia in our catalogue are taught in English (48 of 53).
Planning to study materials science in Asia?
An advisor who knows admissions in Asia can shortlist materials science programmes for your budget and profile.