PhD programmes in Linguistics in Asia

At the TESOL PhD program 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.

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.

The Faculty at University of Malaya offers a PhD programme by research in Languages and Linguistics.

The International Graduate Program in Language Sciences program of Tohoku University consists of a 2-year Master’s program and a 3-year doctoral program affiliated with the Graduate School of International Cultural Studies at Tohoku University. 

The doctoral programme in Linguistics at University of Cyprus is designed for students who wish to undertake research in applied and theoretical linguistics in the areas of morpho-syntax, semantics and pragmatics, phonetics and phonology, first and second language acquisition, bilingualism, bi(dia)lectalism, multilingualism, sociolinguistics, teaching and education. 

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.

The Ph.D. program in Linguistics offered at Bogazici University is intended to train candidates for teaching and research positions.