Study Political Science in Asia
119 programmes in political science at 55 universities in Asia are open to international students; 65% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 3,472 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,049 USD and 4,462 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Political Science programmes
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Political Science in Asia by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 16 | 2,019 USD | 3,124 USD | 8,103 USD |
| Master's | 67 | 3,049 USD | 3,472 USD | 4,462 USD |
| PhD | 34 | 3,867 USD | 4,611 USD | 5,355 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 political science
Political science 79 Public Policy 40
Universities for political science in Asia
- Wuhan University (WHU) (9)
- East China Normal University (ECNU) (8)
- The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) (5)
- Fudan University (FDU) (5)
- Ocean University of China (OUC) (4)
- Sichuan University (SCU) (4)
- Zhengzhou University (ZZU) (4)
- China University of Petroleum (East China) (3)
- Hebei Normal University (HEBNU) (3)
- National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (3)
Study Political Science in Asia: common questions
- How many political science programmes are there in Asia?
- 119 political science programmes at 55 universities in Asia are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a political science degree in Asia cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in political science in Asia is 3,472 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,049 USD and 4,462 USD per year.
- Can I study political science in Asia in English?
- Yes — 65% of the political science programmes in Asia in our catalogue are taught in English (77 of 119).
- Are any of these political science programmes available online?
- 3 of the 119 programmes in Asia are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for political science in Asia?
- Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 3,124 USD per year, against 3,472 USD for master's programmes.
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