1.2k PhD programmes in Asia

School for International Training4,0(1)

Online

Doctorate in International Relations

Why a Doctorate in International Relations from the School for International Training? Citizens around the world are witnessing major shifts in world order as new centers of power arise, populist movements grow, and political instability and conflict drive people across national borders.

Part-time Online

4 years$19,875/yr

Westlake University3,0(1)

Hangzhou, China Top 8% in Worldwide

Physics

In Westlake University's Ph.D. programme in Physics, students will learn a strong foundation in the four major branches of contemporary physics - high energy physics, astrophysics (cosmology), atomic, molecular physics and optics (AMO), and condensed matter physics – while also specializing in one of our seven specialized research fields.

Full-time On-campus

4 years$1,465/yr

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem3,8(19)

Jerusalem, Israel Top 1% in Worldwide

Bioengineering

Bioengineering is a multidisciplinary field that weaves together knowledge of physics, chemistry, and engineering to tools for the study of biology and the practice of medicine. The Bioengineering course is offered at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Full-time On-campus

5 yearsFree

Westlake University3,0(1)

Hangzhou, China Top 8% in Worldwide

Mathematics

Westlake University's Ph.D. programme in Mathematics, in collaboration with Fudan University, offers training in applied mathematics with personalized research mentorship.

Full-time On-campus

4 years$1,465/yr

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem3,8(19)

Jerusalem, Israel Top 1% in Worldwide

Brain Sciences - Computation and Information Processing

Over the course of your Brain Sciences - Computation and Information Processing at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem studies, you’ll learn computational neuroscience and its application in understanding how the nervous system orchestrates disparate functions including perception and action, learning and memory, thought and creativity.

Full-time On-campus

5 yearsFree

Westlake University3,0(1)

Hangzhou, China Top 8% in Worldwide

Biology

Westlake University’s Biology department is a pioneering, supportive, and innovative community of scholar practitioners focused on building excellence between the biological sciences and related branches of physical science, medicine, engineering, and material sciences.

Full-time On-campus

4 years$1,465/yr

Westlake University3,0(1)

Hangzhou, China Top 8% in Worldwide

Chemistry

Westlake University's Chemistry department is devoted to building excellence between the chemical sciences and related branches of physical science, medicine, engineering, and material sciences. Their research is interdisciplinary, innovative, diverse, and collaborative.

Full-time On-campus

4 years$1,465/yr

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem3,8(19)

Jerusalem, Israel Top 1% in Worldwide

Mathematics

At the Einstein Institute of Mathematics at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem we welcome change-makers in pursuit of deeper knowledge and broader experience, those who are passionate about reshaping our future on a local and global scale.

Full-time On-campus

5 yearsFree

Westlake University3,0(1)

Hangzhou, China Top 8% in Worldwide

Electronic Science and Technology

Westlake University offers the Electronic Science and Technology programme. Electronic and Information Engineering has been a driving force that propels the development of our modern information technology society and is at the foundation of many of the world’s most advanced technologies.

Full-time On-campus

4 years$1,465/yr

LKS Faculty of Medicine4,3(21)

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Doctor of Philosophy

The LKS Faculty of Medicine (HKUMed) shares with other Faculties of the The University of Hong Kong a commitment to advancing knowledge through research and education. The Doctor of Philosophy is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of medical researchers for a changing world.

Full-time +2 On-campus

4 years$6,319/yr

Manipal Academy of Higher Education4,2(216)

Manipal, India Top 4% in Worldwide

Pharmacy

Pharmacy education in India has been primarily focused on the pharma industry, in order to achieve self-sufficiency in medicines at affordable prices. Manipal Academy of Higher Education offers the Pharmacy programme.

Full-time On-campus

5 years$10,940/yr

University of Nicosia4,1(163)

Nicosia, Cyprus Top 8% in Worldwide

International Relations and European Studies

The International Relations and European Studies PhD programme from University of Nicosia aims at the creation and interpretation of knowledge which extends the forefront of the disciple of IR (in the wider reading of the discipline), through original research and critical thinking.

Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$5,911/yr

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)4,2(23)

Thuwal, Saudi Arabia Top 4% in Worldwide

Security, Resilience

KAUST ranked #1 in the Times Higher Education Arab University Rankings 2023. The Security, Resilience program offered at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) offers superb research facilities; generous, assured research funding; and internationally competitive salaries.

Full-time On-campus

4 yearsFree

University of Nicosia4,1(163)

Nicosia, Cyprus Top 8% in Worldwide

Public Administration

The Public Administration programme from University of Nicosia is designed to provide scientific knowledge at the highest academic level and to prepare students for professional careers in higher education, scientific research and public administration.

Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$5,911/yr

Sunway University4,1(20)

Subang Jaya, Malaysia Top 4% in Worldwide

Nursing

Nursing at Sunway University is a doctoral programme designed to develop nurses as independent researchers and scholarly leaders in healthcare.

Full-time +2 On-campus

3 yearsTuition not available

Istanbul Aydin University4,1(338)

Istanbul, Turkey Top 6% in Worldwide

Mechanical Engineering (Combined PhD)

Mechanical Engineering (Combined PhD) at Istanbul Aydin University is an integrated doctoral program designed for academically strong students who wish to pursue direct doctoral level education after completing their bachelor’s degree.

Full-time On-campus

4 years$20,000/yr

University of Nicosia4,1(163)

Nicosia, Cyprus Top 8% in Worldwide

Nutrition and Dietetics

By taking the Nutrition and Dietetics PhD programme from University of Nicosia you will have made a contribution through original research that extends the frontier of knowledge by developing a substantial body of work, some of which merits national or international refereed publication.

Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$5,911/yr

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)4,2(23)

Thuwal, Saudi Arabia Top 4% in Worldwide

Imaging, Structural Biology

KAUST ranked #1 in the Times Higher Education Arab University Rankings 2023. The Imaging, Structural Biology program offered at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) offers superb research facilities; generous, assured research funding; and internationally competitive salaries.

Full-time On-campus

4 yearsFree

Abu Dhabi University4,0(122)

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Top 5% in Worldwide

Intelligent Systems Engineering

The Intelligent Systems Engineering from Abu Dhabi University is a research-driven doctoral programme that prepares students to lead in AI, robotics, and intelligent technologies.

Full-time +2 Blended

3 years$20,887/yr

European University Cyprus (EUC)3,9(53)

Nicosia, Cyprus Top 9% in Worldwide

Public Health

The Public Health degree from European University Cyprus (EUC) trains candidates in a broad range of disciplines (medicine, healthcare, biological, environmental and social sciences) to be independent scholars and researchers in the field.

Full-time On-campus

3 years$5,630/yr