26 PhD programmes in Asian Studies in Europe

The Contemporary India Research programme offered by King's College London investigates the political, social, economic, and cultural dynamics of modern India through interdisciplinary and globally informed research.

The Indian Studies (Individual Doctorate) program offered at the University of Zurich requires participants to conduct independent research, write a PhD thesis, and to perform coursework. 

The Chinese Studies MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter postgraduate students regularly present work in progress at the Centre and participate its regular series of seminars often with distinguished visiting speakers. Modern Languages postgraduates are also active in other research centres in Modern Languages and the College of Humanities.

The Sinology programme offered by University of Gothenburg develops advanced research expertise in Chinese language, culture, and society through interdisciplinary study.

The Asian Languages and Cultures programme offered by Stockholm University develops advanced research expertise in language, literature, and cultural studies across Asian regions.

The Bonn International Graduate School - Oriental and Asian Studies at the University of Bonn investigates the cultures and societies of Asia and the Middle East in change through time and processes of global interaction.