Universities in Asia
134 Philosophy Programs in Asia
- programs
- 134 programs
- universities
- 48 universities
- taught in English
- 43% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 3,735 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as MS in Philosophy in Asia and Masters in Philosophy in Asia.
Asia has 134 philosophy programs open to international students, at 48 universities. 43% are taught in English, so the language of instruction is worth checking listing by listing. Fees cluster around 3,735 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 3,287 USD and 4,318 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Philosophy programs
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Philosophy tuition fees in Asia, by degree level
Medians cover the programs billed per year, using the price each university publishes for international students converted to USD, and only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist. Programs priced per semester, per credit or for the whole program are listed above on their own basis.
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) (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 programs are there in Asia?
- 134 philosophy programs at 48 universities in Asia are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a philosophy degree in Asia cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in philosophy in Asia is 3,735 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 3,287 USD and 4,318 USD a year.
- Can I study philosophy in Asia in English?
- Yes — 43% of the philosophy programs in Asia in our catalog are taught in English (57 of 134).
- Are any of these philosophy programs available online?
- 7 of the 134 programs in Asia are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for philosophy in Asia?
- Bachelor's programs, at a median annual fee of 2,973 USD, against 3,735 USD for master's programs. Both medians cover the programs billed per year.
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