102 PhD Programs in Mathematics in Asia

Top universities for Mathematics in Asia

Ranked by how many mathematics programs each one runs in Asia — the count is next to the name.

• Sichuan University (SCU) (7)
• Nanjing University of Science and Technology (NJUST) (7)
• Xiamen University (XMU) (4)
• Central South University (CSU) (4)
• Wuhan University (WHU) (3)
• Zhejiang University (ZJU) (3)
• Shandong University, Jinan (3)
• Central China Normal University (CCNU) (3)
• Southwest University (SWU) (3)
• Zhengzhou University (ZZU) (3)

January intake in Asia

4 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.

• PhD in Applied Mathematics — Shandong University, Jinan · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Applied Mathematics — Northwestern Polytechnical University (NWPU) · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Mathematics (Applied Mathematics) — Nanjing University of Science and Technology (NJUST) · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Pure Mathematics — Shandong University, Jinan · starts Jan 2027

PhD in Mathematics in Asia: common questions

How many mathematics programs are there in Asia?

102 mathematics phd programs at 59 universities in Asia are open to international students, as of 13 October 2026.

How much does a mathematics degree in Asia cost?

The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in mathematics in Asia is 5,528 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 4,184 USD and 6,425 USD a year.

Can I study mathematics in Asia in English?

Yes — 81% of the mathematics programs in Asia in our catalog are taught in English (83 of 102).