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13 PhD programmes in Liberal Arts in Asia

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Art, Design and Transdisciplinary Studies

The Art, Design and Transdisciplinary Studies programme from Manipal Academy of Higher Education develops competency in high-quality and rigorous research in art, design and transdisciplinary studies with the view of making original contributions to these disciplines.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3½ years$3,000/yr
Yasar University4,3(138)
Izmir, Turkey

Proficiency in Art

The Proficiency in Art programme from Yasar University refers to specialization in one subject with the inspiration from other disciplines. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$4,000/yr
Hamad Bin Khalifa University3,9(14)
Ar Rayyan, Qatar Top 4% in Worldwide

Humanities and Social Sciences

The Humanities and Social Sciences programme from Hamad Bin Khalifa University is the first degree of its kind in Qatar, and one of the few in the world providing students with the philosophical and technical grounding to design and tailor their own interdisciplinary program while being able to specialize through a dissertation.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$10,296/yr
Hokkaido University4,1(19)
Sapporo-shi, Japan Top 2% in Worldwide

Humanities and Human Sciences

Our Humanities and Human Sciences doctoral courses at Hokkaido University typically take 3 years for completion. The doctoral course aims to train students to become independent researchers and specialists equipped with all requisite skills. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$3,373/yr
Hong Kong Baptist University4,0(25)
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR) Top 2% in Worldwide

Humanities and Creative Writing

Embark on a transformative academic journey with Hong Kong Baptist University's Humanities and Creative Writing Doctoral Program.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$10,754/yr
Nanyang Technological University4,2(136)
Singapore, Singapore Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Humanities

Humanities at Nanyang Technological University will enable you to gain a solid background in research and be fully equipped to have a career in research and teaching in world-class universities.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
$17,989/yr
Hong Kong Metropolitan University4,2(5)
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR) Top 8% in Worldwide

Arts and Social Sciences

Welcome to Hong Kong Metropolitan University's Arts and Social Sciences Doctoral Program, a comprehensive academic pursuit offering a transformative journey in advanced research.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$9,294/yr
University Malaysia Sarawak4,3(14)
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia Top 9% in Worldwide

Social Sciences and Humanities

Step into the world of academic excellence with the esteemed University Malaysia Sarawak's Doctoral Program in Social Sciences and Humanities.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
Monash University4,2(127)
Clayton, Australia +3 Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Arts

The Arts program at Monash University involves the independent investigation of a research problem formulated by you in consultation with your supervisors. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$33,010/yr
James Cook University4,0(42)
Townsville, Australia +2 Top 2% in Worldwide

Creative Arts

Designed for high performing university graduates, the Creative Arts program from James Cook University is a postgraduate research degree with a supervised project of original research at its core. Develop high level independent research skills while making an original contribution of knowledge to a specific discipline or area of practice. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
4 years$24,485/yr
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology3,9(13)
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR) Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Humanities

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology's Humanities doctoral programme provides training for students who intend to pursue professional and academic careers. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$5,683/yr
Kyushu University4,0(2)
Fukuoka-shi, Japan Top 2% in Worldwide

Japanese Humanities

The International Master’s Program (IMAP) in Japanese Humanities (founded 2011) and the International Doctorate (IDOC) in Japanese Humanities (founded 2017) are the only two graduate programs conducted in English within Kyushu University’s Graduate School of Humanities.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$3,373/yr
Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia4,3(9)
Johor Bahru, Malaysia Top 8% in Worldwide

Doctor of Philosophy

Embark on an enriching intellectual odyssey at Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) with the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$9,213/yr

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