1.2k PhD programmes in Asia

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering at Istanbul Aydin University is a research intensive doctoral program designed to develop advanced scientific expertise, analytical depth, and original innovation capacity in mechanical systems and engineering technologies.

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.

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.

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.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Combined PhD)
Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Combined PhD) at Istanbul Aydin University focuses on advanced studies and research in various aspects of electrical and electronic systems.