254 On-Campus PhD Degree Programs in Asia

The Ph.D. program is a 4-year degree (sometimes extended to 5) in which students master a subfield of physics. Doctoral students perform research at the highest level, advancing the state of the art in their subfields. Upon successful completion, our Ph.D. students take their place among the nation’s scientific leaders, in both academia and industry.

Join SOAS's MPhil/PhD in Religions — a research-focused doctoral programme offering individual supervision across a wide variety of religious traditions and comparative and interdisciplinary topics. Students may attend seminars, lectures and conferences run by SOAS Research Centres.

The PhD programme is full research mode with the goal of making an original contribution in the field of Islamic management, economics, finance and banking, driven by the right guidance of Al-Quran and Sunnah. Complete one of five specialisations.

The Master of Philosophy programme (MPhil) and the Doctor of Philosophy programme (PhD) consist of coursework and research studies leading to the submission of a thesis. Both degrees are offered in full-time and part-time modes.

The SOAS History Department is one of the world’s major centres offering supervision for research degrees in African and Asian history. The Department combines individual supervision, taught courses and seminars and attracts students and scholarly visitors from around the world.

The Doctoral in Accounting is a center for advanced scholarly inquiry, designed to equip graduates with holistic skills for the 21st-century global workplace. The curriculum is meticulously crafted to produce independent and innovative researchers capable of developing transformative knowledge.

The PhD in Development Economics is a research degree offered by the Department of Economics and is also part of the PhD pathway, 'International Development', within the Bloomsbury Doctoral Training Partnership. The latter forms one of the few Centres recognised by the UK's Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), thereby receiving financial support, and especially individual grants, for MSc and PhD students.

The Peking University School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) enrolls international students to study for master's and Ph.D. degrees through the "Application+Examination" method in 2025, assessing the applicant's comprehensive quality and ability.

Asia e University’s PhD in Business Administration is a research-intensive program designed to shape future industry leaders and academic experts. This program equips candidates with advanced analytical, strategic, and leadership skills to drive innovation, influence decisions, and deliver meaningful research in the global business landscape.

The College of Medicine at the China Medical University (CMU) places a strong emphasis on postgraduate research training at the master's and doctoral levels. At its core, the Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences is host to faculty members coming from diverse research backgrounds, including: biochemistry and cell biology, neuroscience, microbiology and immunology, oncology, and clinical research.

The INCEIF PhD in Islamic Finance programme is an innovative, multidisciplinary and research-based doctoral programme that imparts the necessary analytical and investigative skills to deepen your theoretical knowledge. You will acquire a comprehensive understanding of Islamic finance and enhance your ability to analyse and interpret developments in the rapidly growing Islamic financial services market.

The INCEIF PhD in Islamic Finance programme is an innovative, multidisciplinary and research-based doctoral programme that imparts the necessary analytical and investigative skills to deepen your theoretical knowledge. You will acquire a comprehensive understanding of Islamic finance and enhance your ability to analyse and interpret developments in the rapidly growing Islamic financial services market.

The program takes into account local labor market demands, successful experience from cybersecurity doctoral programs implemented by local and foreign universities, and the development trends in the cybersecurity field.

The Albert Katz International School for Desert Studies, which offers programs leading to Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in Desert Studies, and Hydrology & Water Technologies. These multi-disciplinary research areas have emerged in response to the lack of science-based responses to the urgent needs of humanity.

The PhD Psychology is a 36-month full-time research degree conducted under the supervision of a faculty member culminating with submission of a research thesis.

The Doctor of Mathematics and Natural Sciences is a premier research-oriented program designed to push the boundaries of scientific innovation. Designed to be completed within three years, the curriculum prioritizes high-impact outcomes and specialized expertise through various study concentrations.