Study Social Work in Asia
39 programmes in social work at 22 universities in Asia are open to international students; 72% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 2,529 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 650 USD and 3,554 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Social Work programmes
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Social Work in Asia by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 17 | 650 USD | 2,529 USD | 3,554 USD |
| Master's | 14 | 976 USD | 3,012 USD | 4,195 USD |
| PhD | 2 | — | — | — |
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.
Universities for social work in Asia
- Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) (11)
- Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) (2)
- Peking University (PKU) (2)
- Qingdao University of Science & Technology (QUST) (2)
- University of the Philippines Diliman (2)
- Central China Normal University (CCNU) (2)
- Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) (2)
- Pacific University (2)
- East China Normal University (ECNU) (1)
- Chanakya University (1)
Study Social Work in Asia: common questions
- How many social work programmes are there in Asia?
- 39 social work programmes at 22 universities in Asia are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a social work degree in Asia cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in social work in Asia is 2,529 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 650 USD and 3,554 USD per year.
- Can I study social work in Asia in English?
- Yes — 72% of the social work programmes in Asia in our catalogue are taught in English (28 of 39).
- Are any of these social work programmes available online?
- 7 of the 39 programmes in Asia are delivered online or by distance learning.
Planning to study social work in Asia?
An advisor who knows admissions in Asia can shortlist social work programmes for your budget and profile.