9 PhD programmes in Media Studies & Mass Media in Asia

The Creative Arts and Media from Sunway University provides students with an opportunity to carry out interdisciplinary research and contribute new understandings and insights to disciplines aligned with the School of Arts. 

The Media and Communications PhD programme from University of Nicosia, with strengths across the fields of Media and Communication, offers aspirant researchers and accomplished professionals a strong platform to develop both their academic interests and their career. 

Specifically designed for international students, the doctoral program in New Media Studies at Shanghai Jiao Tong University aims at cultivating high-level new media scholars who hold both super research ability and solid practical skills in information age.

The Media and Governance program of the Keio University International Center focuses on research and thesis writing. Students pursuing the Doctoral Program are expected to draft a workable research plan which they develop with the help of a “Research Advisory Group”.

The Creative Media programme offered by City University of Hong Kong develops advanced research and creative practice in creative media and computer science through interdisciplinary study and innovation.

The Media and Communication programme offered by City University of Hong Kong develops advanced research expertise in media and communication with a focus on contemporary and emerging areas.

Emphasizes on off-the-shelf research to create new knowledge and explore future challenges with this Journalism and Mass Communication program from Lovely Professional University.

The Cinema and Media Research programme from Bahçeşehir University (BAU) focuses on the critical and theoretical analysis of film and media, exploring their cultural, social, and technological impacts.

The Doctor of Philosophy in the Media and Communication Studies at Taylor's University is designed to enrich your proficiency in the communication industries. It prioritises cultivating your research capabilities and fostering a profound understanding of communication theories, methodologies, and practices within media studies.