PhD in Design in Asia
43 phd programmes in design at 29 universities in Asia are open to international students; 79% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 5,503 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,756 USD and 6,604 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Design programmes
25–43 of 43 · page 2 of 2
Specialisations within design
Design 42 Art and Design 1
Universities for design in Asia
- Sichuan University (SCU) (5)
- Hokkaido University (4)
- Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) (3)
- Beihang University (BUAA) (2)
- Tianjin University (TJU) (2)
- Shanghai JiaoTong University (SJTU) (2)
- Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) (2)
- National Cheng Kung University (2)
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) (1)
- KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) (1)
PhD in Design in Asia: common questions
- How many design programmes are there in Asia?
- 43 design phd programmes at 29 universities in Asia are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a design degree in Asia cost?
- The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in design in Asia is 5,503 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,756 USD and 6,604 USD per year.
- Can I study design in Asia in English?
- Yes — 79% of the design programmes in Asia in our catalogue are taught in English (34 of 43).
Planning to study design in Asia?
An advisor who knows admissions in Asia can shortlist design programmes for your budget and profile.