Study Philosophy in Asia
135 programmes in philosophy at 49 universities in Asia are open to international students; 43% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 3,570 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,272 USD and 4,295 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Philosophy programmes
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Philosophy in Asia by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 23 | 1,487 USD | 2,826 USD | 3,539 USD |
| Master's | 59 | 3,272 USD | 3,570 USD | 4,295 USD |
| PhD | 45 | 3,719 USD | 4,432 USD | 5,243 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 philosophy
Philosophy 119 Ethics 16
Universities for philosophy in Asia
- The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) (13)
- Wuhan University (WHU) (12)
- Central South University (CSU) (10)
- Zhejiang University (ZJU) (9)
- Sichuan University (SCU) (8)
- Zhengzhou University (ZZU) (7)
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) (7)
- De La Salle University, Manila (6)
- Peking University (PKU) (5)
- Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) (4)
Study Philosophy in Asia: common questions
- How many philosophy programmes are there in Asia?
- 135 philosophy programmes at 49 universities in Asia are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a philosophy degree in Asia cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in philosophy in Asia is 3,570 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,272 USD and 4,295 USD per year.
- Can I study philosophy in Asia in English?
- Yes — 43% of the philosophy programmes in Asia in our catalogue are taught in English (58 of 135).
- Are any of these philosophy programmes available online?
- 7 of the 135 programmes in Asia are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for philosophy in Asia?
- Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 2,826 USD per year, against 3,570 USD for master's programmes.
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