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
JLPT Preparation Course Coto Japanese Academy Japan — —
Master in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics in Foreign Languages (taught in Chinese) Zhejiang University (ZJU) China Master's 4,284 USD
Master in Linguistics Superior University Pakistan Master's —
Master in Linguistics in Foreign Language and Applied Linguistics (taught in Chinese) Wuhan University (WHU) China Master's 3,421 USD
Master in Department of Applied Foreign Languages National Taiwan University of Science and Technology Taiwan Master's 1,820 USD
Master in M.A. program in Applied Linguistics and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology Taiwan Master's —
Master in Graduate Program of Foreign Literatures and Linguistics, Dept. of Foreign Languages & Literatures National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Taiwan Master's 3,536 USD
Bachelor in Department of Foreign Language Instruction Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages Taiwan Bachelor's 3,390 USD
Department of Applied Foreign Languages Chung-Jen Junior College of Nursing, Health Sciences and Management Taiwan — —
Bachelor in Department of Applied Foreign Languages Hungkuo Delin University of Technology Taiwan Bachelor's —
Master in Department of Foreign Languages National Chiayi University Taiwan Master's —
Part-time Japanese Classes Coto Japanese Academy Japan — —
Online Japanese Lessons Online Coto Japanese Academy Japan — —
Master in German Linguistics and Literature (taught in Chinese) Wuhan University (WHU) China Master's 3,421 USD
Bachelor in Department of Applied Foreign Languages Tatung University Taiwan Bachelor's 3,186 USD
Master in Linguistic and Applied Linguistic (taught in Chinese) East China Normal University (ECNU) China Master's 3,719 USD
Private Japanese Lessons Coto Japanese Academy Japan — —
Bachelor in Department of Foreign Languages National Chiayi University Taiwan Bachelor's 3,235 USD
PhD in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics (Chinese-taught) Sichuan University (SCU) China PhD 3,867 USD
Master in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics (taught in Chinese) Wuhan University (WHU) China Master's 3,421 USD
Master in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics in Foreign Languages (taught in Chinese) Jilin University (JLU) China Master's 3,124 USD
Master in MA in Japanese Studies Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) China Master's —
Bachelor in Japanese Studies Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) China Bachelor's —
Master in MA in Linguistics Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) China Master's —

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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