Study Linguistics in Asia

164 programmes in linguistics at 76 universities in Asia are open to international students; 65% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 3,719 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,272 USD and 4,581 USD.

Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Linguistics programmes

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Programme University Country Degree Tuition / yr
Master in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics in Foreign Languages Zhejiang Gongshang University (ZJSU) China Master's 3,719 USD
Bachelor in European Languages University of the Philippines Diliman Philippines Bachelor's 603 USD
Doctor of Philosophy Universiti Malaya Malaysia PhD 12,850 USD
Master in Linguistics Seoul National University South Korea Master's 4,750 USD
Master in Foreign Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Southwest University (SWU) China Master's 3,867 USD
Bachelor in Applied Language Studies (Hons.) Malay for Professional Communication Universiti Teknologi MARA Malaysia Bachelor's —
PhD in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics in Foreign Languages Xiamen University (XMU) China PhD 8,181 USD
PhD in Foreign Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Southwest University (SWU) China PhD 5,057 USD
Bachelor in Filipino University of the Philippines Diliman Philippines Bachelor's 603 USD
Bachelor in Professional Malay Language Universiti Malaya Malaysia Bachelor's 12,617 USD
Master in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics in Foreign Languages East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST) China Master's 6,247 USD
Master in Foreign Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) China Master's 4,908 USD
Master in Linguistics & Applied Linguistics Zhejiang University of Finance and Economics (ZUFE) China Master's 2,975 USD
Master in English Language Studies Universiti Malaya Malaysia Master's 15,654 USD
PhD in Linguistics & Applied Linguistics (Chinese-taught) Shandong University, Weihai China PhD 3,867 USD
PhD in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics in foreign Languges Tongji University (TongJU) China PhD 4,462 USD
Master in Foreign Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Ocean University of China (OUC) China Master's 3,049 USD
Bachelor in German Language and Linguistics Universiti Malaya Malaysia Bachelor's 12,617 USD
Bachelor in Japanese Language Tsinghua University (THU) China Bachelor's 3,867 USD
Master in Foreign Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Northwestern Polytechnical University (NWPU) China Master's 4,462 USD
Bachelor in Korean Language Central China Normal University (CCNU) China Bachelor's 3,272 USD
Bachelor in Malay Linguistics Universiti Malaya Malaysia Bachelor's 12,617 USD
Bachelor in Japanese Language (taught in Chinese) Wuhan University (WHU) China Bachelor's 2,975 USD
Bachelor in Language Studies and Translation Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) China Bachelor's 13,196 USD

Linguistics in Asia by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 38 2,231 USD 2,975 USD 3,539 USD
Master's 86 3,272 USD 3,719 USD 4,581 USD
PhD 24 3,867 USD 4,462 USD 5,950 USD

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.

Specialisations within linguistics

Linguistics 92 Japanese Studies 44 Language Studies 27 Italian Studies 1

Universities for linguistics in Asia

Study Linguistics in Asia: common questions

How many linguistics programmes are there in Asia?
164 linguistics programmes at 76 universities in Asia are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
How much does a linguistics degree in Asia cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in linguistics in Asia is 3,719 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,272 USD and 4,581 USD per year.
Can I study linguistics in Asia in English?
Yes — 65% of the linguistics programmes in Asia in our catalogue are taught in English (107 of 164).
Are any of these linguistics programmes available online?
8 of the 164 programmes in Asia are delivered online or by distance learning.
Which degree level is cheapest for linguistics in Asia?
Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 2,975 USD per year, against 3,719 USD for master's programmes.

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