44 PhD Programs in Philosophy in Asia

Specializations within philosophy

Top universities for Philosophy in Asia

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

• The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) (6)
• De La Salle University, Manila (5)
• Central South University (CSU) (5)
• Zhejiang University (ZJU) (4)
• AIMST University (3)
• Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) (3)
• Wuhan University (WHU) (3)
• UNITAR International University, Selangor (2)
• Hebei Normal University (HEBNU) (2)
• University of the Philippines Diliman (1)

PhD in Philosophy in Asia: common questions

How many philosophy programs are there in Asia?

44 philosophy phd programs at 20 universities in Asia are open to international students, as of 11 October 2026.

How much does a philosophy degree in Asia cost?

The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in philosophy in Asia is 4,445 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 3,729 USD and 5,258 USD a year.

Can I study philosophy in Asia in English?

Yes — 55% of the philosophy programs in Asia in our catalog are taught in English (24 of 44).