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21 PhD programmes in Area & Cultural Studies in Asia

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Human Rights, Society, and Multi-Level Governance

The Joint Doctorate (PhD) in Human Rights, Society, and Multi-Level Governance from University of Nicosia is an existing three-year, interdisciplinary, joint academic programme managed by the University of Padova in Italy, the University of Zagreb in Croatia, Western Sydney University in Australia and Panteion University, Athens in Greece. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
The Chinese University of Hong Kong3,9(12)
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR) Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Cultural Studies

Candidates for admission to the Cultural Studies programme of the The Chinese University of Hong Kong should meet all qualification criteria of the University Graduate School.

Ph.D. Full-time +2On-campus
3 years$5,999/yr
Nazarbayev University4,2(164)
Astana, Kazakhstan Top 6% in Worldwide

Eurasian Studies

The Eurasian Studies program at Nazarbayev University is designed to train versatile and internationally competitive scholars by combining a core curriculum of key concepts in the humanities and social sciences, with practical training in necessary writing and research techniques, as well as rigorous subject-specific training across at least two disciplines

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$23,500/yr
Kyushu University4,0(3)
Fukuoka-shi, Japan Top 2% in Worldwide

Integrated Sciences for Global Society

The goal of Integrated Sciences for Global Society degree at Kyushu University is to train students to be advanced researchers or professionals with integrated interdisciplinary education. 

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$3,378/yr
Nanyang Technological University4,2(136)
Singapore, Singapore Top 0.5% in Worldwide

RSIS Programme

RSIS Programme at Nanyang Technological University is a rigorous research-led programme of study that allows students to explore their subject of interest in detail under the guidance of reputable faculty.

Ph.D. Full-time +2On-campus
3 years$17,919/yr
National Tsing Hua University4,2(9)
Hsinchu, Taiwan Top 2% in Worldwide

International Intercollegiate

The International Intercollegiate Program’s core mission is to establish a pioneering interdisciplinary Ph.D. program bringing together National Tsing Hua University’s faculty in diverse research areas to explore new knowledge, educate leading bright students, and approach global excellence.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$824/yr
Hong Kong Baptist University4,0(25)
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR) Top 2% in Worldwide

Translation, Interpreting, and Intercultural Studies

Embark on a transformative academic journey with Hong Kong Baptist University's Translation, Interpreting, and Intercultural Studies Doctoral Program.

Ph.D. Full-time +2On-campus
4 years$10,748/yr
University Tunku Abdul Rahman3,9(58)
Sungai Besar, Malaysia Top 6% in Worldwide

Chinese Studies

Embark on a cultural journey with University Tunku Abdul Rahman's Doctoral Program in Chinese Studies.

Ph.D. Full-time +2On-campus
3 years$6,773/yr
Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University4,2(18)
Suzhou, China Top 4% in Worldwide

English, Culture and Communication

The PhD in English, Culture and Communication programme from Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University aims to help candidates produce academic results that contribute to the discipline and wider communities. We equip our students with theories and skills, provide academic support, and link them with industry, society and the globe.

Ph.D. Full-time +2On-campus
4 years$14,437/yr
Lingnan University4,0(9)
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR) Top 5% in Worldwide

Cultural Studies

Lingnan University's Cultural Studies Doctoral Program, a beacon of academic excellence, is meticulously designed to nurture exceptional scholars within a vibrant research environment.

Ph.D. Full-time +2On-campus
3 years$11,360/yr
Qatar University4,0(56)
Doha, Qatar Top 2% in Worldwide

Gulf Studies

The Gulf Studies course from Qatar University offers students the unparalleled opportunity to study the Gulf region while living in the region itself, and is the only graduate program of its kind in the Middle East.

Ph.D. Part-time On-campus
4 years$9,054/yr
James Cook University4,0(42)
Townsville, Australia +2 Top 2% in Worldwide

Society and Culture

Designed for high performing university graduates, the Society and Culture program from James Cook University is a postgraduate research degree with a supervised project of original research at its core. Develop high level independent research skills while making an original contribution of knowledge to a specific discipline or area of practice. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2On-campus +2
4 years$24,163/yr
James Cook University4,0(42)
Townsville, Australia +2 Top 2% in Worldwide

Indigenous

Designed for high performing university graduates, the Doctor of Philosophy (Indigenous) at James Cook University is a postgraduate research degree with a supervised project of original research at its core.

Ph.D. Full-time +2On-campus +2
4 years$24,163/yr
University of Malaya4,2(68)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Top 2% in Worldwide

Asia-Europe

This Asia-Europe PhD programme at University of Malaya is purely based on individual supervised research. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$14,438/yr
University of Nottingham Ningbo China3,0(1)
Ningbo, China

Culture Studies

The Culture Studies programme offers flexible supervision between the University of Nottingham Ningbo China and the University of Nottingham (UK). 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$18,958/yr
Yonsei University4,1(39)
Seoul, South Korea Top 1% in Worldwide

Korean Studies

Korean Studies from Yonsei University is designed to address the diverse professional and academic objectives of today's students.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 yearsTuition not available
Bogazici University4,3(254)
Istanbul, Turkey Top 3% in Worldwide

Modern Turkish History

The Atatürk Institute for Modern Turkish History at Bogazici University offers students graduate degrees in 19th and 20th century Turkish history.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$359/yr
Bogazici University4,3(254)
Istanbul, Turkey Top 3% in Worldwide

Turkish Language and Literature

The Turkish Language and Literature graduate program at Bogazici University seeks to examine literary texts with a comparative and interdisciplinary approach by combining methods of close reading with historical and theoretical analysis.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$359/yr
The Chinese University of Hong Kong3,9(12)
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR) Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Chinese Art

The programme at The Chinese University of Hong Kong provides academic training for students to conduct advanced research on history, theory and studio practice of Chinese art. It adopts an all-inclusive approach to Chinese Art - traditional, modern, international and contemporary.

Ph.D. Full-time +2On-campus
3 years$5,999/yr
Atilim University4,0(75)
Ankara, Turkey

English Literature and Culture

The English Literature and Culture programme from Atilim University will  help students achieve academic excellence in the field of English Literature Culture, particularly as prospective academics.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$3,325/yr

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