23 PhD programmes in Language Studies in Asia

TESOL
At the TESOL PhD programme from University of Nicosia the general objectives are to provide students with a rigorous and intellectually challenging degree that prepares them to become autonomous researchers among the many aspects of TESOL, varying with individual interests and areas of specialization.

English Language and Literature (Combined PhD)
English Language and Literature (Combined PhD) at Istanbul Aydin University designed for students who wish to pursue advanced academic study directly after completing their bachelor’s degree.

English Language and Literature
The Ph.D. English Language and Literature programme for master's degree holders at the Department of English Language and Literature at Istanbul Aydin University, is designed to prepare students for independent work as scholars, critics of literature and as competent and objective academics in the advanced study of literatures in English.
English (Literary Studies)
Students in the English (Literary Studies) programme of The Chinese University of Hong Kong are required to write a research thesis which will make an original contribution to English literary studies.
English Language Education
The English Language Education programme at Bahçeşehir University (BAU) aims to enhance the teaching and learning of English as a second language.
Foreign Languages and Literatures
This Foreign Languages and Literatures PhD degree program is offered by the School of Foreign Languages at Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
English Studies - English for Specific Purposes
This PhD in English Studies - English for Specific Purposes at the International Islamic University of Malaysia allows you to start a substantial piece of supervised research in ESP specialized areas.
Languages and Linguistics
The Faculty at University of Malaya offers a PhD programme by research in Languages and Linguistics.
English
The English programme offered by Lingnan University develops advanced research expertise in English studies through linguistic, literary, and cultural analysis across global contexts.
English Language Studies
The English Language Studies course at Thammasat University has been enhanced with the aim of creating scholars and researchers with a deep understanding of the fields of English Studies, namely Applied Linguistics. and cross-cultural communication.
Education and Languages
Welcome to Hong Kong Metropolitan University's Education and Languages Doctoral Program, a gateway to a transformative academic experience in advanced research and scholarly pursuits.
English Literature and Comparative Cultural Studies
The doctoral programme in English Literature and Comparative Cultural Studies at University of Cyprus is designed for students who wish to undertake research in Anglophone or comparative literature, with particular emphasis on theoretical, cross-cultural and interdisciplinary perspectives.
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.
English Language and Literature
The English Language and Literature programme offered by Hong Kong Baptist University develops advanced scholarship in Chinese language, literature, and classical traditions across historical and theoretical contexts.
Chinese
The Chinese programme offered by Lingnan University develops advanced research and creative expertise in Chinese literature, language, and culture through interdisciplinary study and scholarly training.
English (Applied English Linguistics)
The English (Applied English Linguistics) programme of The Chinese University of Hong Kong is intended for students who have completed at least an M.A. degree in Applied English Linguistics or a related field of study.
English Language and Literature
The English Language and Literature programme offered by Hong Kong Shue Yan University develops advanced scholarship in English studies through interdisciplinary research across language, literature, and cultural analysis.
English
City University of Hong Kong's English doctoral program stands as a beacon of academic excellence at this esteemed institution.
English Language Studies
Students in this English Language Studies programme at the International Islamic University of Malaysia are engaged in in-depth study of the linguistic aspects of the English language.
Programme in School of Education and English
The Programme in School of Education and English offers flexible supervision between the University of Nottingham Ningbo China and the University of Nottingham (UK).