Asian Studies Programs in Canada

University Undergraduate Language Inter- Special Graduate Admission requirements Language requirement Website
Requirement disciplinary Programs Programs (for admission)
Simon Fraser -Asia-Canada -Yes-6 credits Yes (major in Yes-China No N/A N/A www.sfu.ca/
University Minor Program -No other field) Field School
-Certificate in
Chinese Studies
University of BA Asian studies Yes-6 intro credit hours, 6 Yes Yes + Japan, No N/A N/A www.umanitoba.ca/
Manitoba credit hours India and
200 level or above Hong Kong
exchanges
University of No Depends on program Grad Program- Study abroad Yes-Collaborative Masters Admission to home graduate unit N/A www.utoronto.ca/
Toronto Yes opportunities program in South Asian for Collaborative Masters
in Asia Studies, thesis stream -Anthropology
MA and PhD in East Asian -English
Studies -Geography
MA and PhD in History with -Religion
focus in India, China or Japan -Social Work
MA and PhD in Near and
Middle Eastern Civilizations BA in relevant field with good
academic standing and appropriate
language training if required

University of -BA Asian Area Asian Area studies require Yes Study Abroad Yes-for MA and PhD, see MA:-BA in relevant discipline MA:- 3-4 years previous www.asia.ubc.ca/
British Studies 12 credits of lang. opportunities specific departments -reading competence in 2nd Asian coursework (good reading
Columbia -BA Chinese instruction, others require at in Asia (Interdisciplinary) language comprehension)
-BA Japanese least 18 credits at the 300 MAs and PhDs are thesis- PhD:-MA in Asian Studies or related
-BA Korean level and 6 at the 400 level based field PhD:-good command of Asian
-BA South Asian language
Languages (Minor
only)

University of -BA Chinese 30-48 credit units at upper N/A Study Abroad MA in Chinese literature BA with a B average in last two Each MA degree requires 4 http://gradfile.fgsro.u
Alberta -BA Japanese year level with 6 units in lit. opportunities MA in Japanese years, 8 full-year courses or years of university-level alberta.ca/programs/
-BA combined translation and 6 units at in Asia MA in Japanese Linguistics equivalent in field language courses or equivalent eastasian.html
400 level MA in East Asian Studies in specific language
These are all thesis-based
University Undergraduate Language Inter- Special Graduate Admission requirements Language requirement Website
Requirement disciplinary Programs Programs (for admission)
York -BA East Asian Language competence is Yes (Honours Study abroad No N/A N/A www.yorku.ca/admis
University Studies required for BA major Double Major opportunities sio/undergrad/progra
requirements but credit Interdisciplinar in Asia msofstudy/template.a
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Program)
University of -BA Pacific Yes Study Abroad MA in Pacific and Asian BA in Asian Studies or Language skills are required if http://web.uvic.ca/cal
Victoria -BA Chinese opportunities Studies, interdisciplinary and interdisciplinary field with Asia- research will be done in endar2004/GRAD/G
Studies in Asia thesis-based (long and short related course work with a B+ another language. Students PROGS/PaAsS/index
-BA Japanese thesis options), 2 streams: average in last two years of study may be required to take .html
Studies Cooperative Area Studies AND Literary additional language courses or
-BA Southeast Education and Textual Studies study overseas for a period
Asian Studies Program
McGill -BA East Asian BA East Asian Studies: 6-9 Yes -MA East Asian Studies BA with concentration in East Asian PhD East Asian Studies: www.mcgill .ca
University Studies credits from East Asian -Ph.D East Asian Studies Studies or strong disciplinary reading knowledge of two
- BA Middle East languages background for MA, no language East Asian languages and
Studies BA Mid East Studies: 18 requirement but classes must be primary language of research
- BA Political
Science with minor
credits at three levels of taken as a supplement if student has
concentration on East Asian Cultures no language background
South Asia (Honours), 12 credits
covering two levels (Major) MA in East Asian Studies and 4th
level language proficiency for PhD
 Asian Studies Programs in U. S.

University Interdisciplinary/ Overseas Graduate Programs Admission requirements Website

Thesis Opportunities
Arizona State Interdisciplinary and International -Graduate Certificate in -Grad certificate is open to any MA or PhD student in www.asu.edu
University thesis component to program: Asian Studies any faculty
students must spend at -MA in Asian Languages -MA in Asian Languages and Civilizations: - BA in
least 9 continuous and Civilizations- Chinese or Japanese, with some exceptions
months in Chinese/Japanese GPA of 3.0 in last two years of undergrad
Chinese/Japanese Score of Graduate Record Examination
language environment may require language proficiency test
within 4 years of
completion of program
Georgetown Interdisciplinary, Internship MA in Arab Studies MA in Arab Studies/Joint MA/PhD: www.georgetown.edu
University comprehensive exam opportunities available Joint MA/PhD Program BA in Arab studies or related field with regional
OR thesis options (local and (Interdepartmental) in component written and oral
international) Arab Studies competence in Modern Standard Arabic upon entry to or
Graduate Certificate in termination of program
Arab Studies Graduate Certificate in Arab Studies open to Masters
and PhD students with an interest in the Arab world,
accompanies degree
Duke University Interdisciplinary, Certificate in East Asian Certificate in East Asian Studies: acceptance into www.duke.edu
research paper and Studies Masters/PhD program
oral exam (no thesis) AM in East Asian Studies AM in East Asian Studies: a recommended minimum 1
year of language study
BA in East Asian Studies or related field with regional
component
George Interdisciplinary, Co-op and study MA in Asian Studies MA Asian Studies: BA in ASN or related field with www.gwu.edu
Washington thesis OR oral abroad opportunities MA in Hinduism and regional focus demonstrated
University comprehensive exam are available in various Islam proficiency in approved Asian language (4 semesters or
Asian regions equivalent)
MA Hinduism and Islam:
BA in related field
knowledge of research language (French or German
recommended)
University Interdisciplinary/ Overseas Graduate Programs Admission requirements Website
Thesis Opportunities
Cornell University Interdisciplinary, Fellowships for Study MA, MBA/MA, and PhD MA in ASN: BA degree www.cornell.edu
thesis Abroad, research in Asian Studies PhD in Asian Religions:
opportunities overseas PhD in Asian Religions BA and MA in Religious and/or Asian Studies
available in East Asian PhD in East Asian reading knowledge in French, German or other European
literature Literature research language, proficiency in language in region of
PhD in Near Eastern concentration
Studies PhD in East Asian Literature: MA thesis from English-
speaking university
good reading and speaking knowledge (minimum 3
years course work) in Japanese, Korean, Chinese,
Vietnamese
prior literature work required
PhD in Near Eastern Studies: BA/MA in relevant field
2 years of undergrad study or equivalent in Near Eastern
language
Ohio State Interdisciplinary, MA, PhD in East Asian MA, PhD in East Asian Languages and Literatures: www.osu.edu
University thesis/non thesis Languages and Literatures Contact department
options MA in Near Eastern MA in Near Eastern Languages and Cultures:
Languages and Cultures undergraduate major in Near Eastern Languages and
Cultures
demonstration of reading competence in a language of
research related to the academic program

University of Interdiscilpinary, Graduate Certificate and Graduate Certificate and MA in Asian Studies: BA www.uhm.hawaii.edu
Hawaii at Manoa research paper and MA in Asian Studies Joint MA in Asian Studies and MBA Program,
oral exam OR thesis Asian-Focused PhDs Joint MA in Asian Studies and Law,
(interdepartmental) Joint MA in Asian Studies and Library and
Joint MA in Asian Studies Information Studies,
and MBA Program Joint MA and Medical Degree: BA with 3.0 GPA
Joint MA in Asian Studies knowledge of an Asian language or culture
and Law work experience after receiving the BA.
Joint MA in Asian Studies MA and PhD in East Asian Languages and
and Library and Literatures:
Information Studies BA in language of concentration or equivalent
Joint MA and Medical preparation
Degree
MA and PhD in East
Asian Languages and
Literatures
University Interdisciplinary/ International Graduate Programs
Thesis Opportunities
Columbia Interdisciplinary, final MA in East Asia:
University paper/ thesis (depends Regional Studies
on program MA, MPhil, PhD in East
Asian Languages and
Cultures
Liberal Studies MA
Program in East Asian
Studies
Liberal Studies MA
Program in Islamic
Studies
MA, MPhil, PhD in
Middle Eastern and Asian
languages and cultures
Summer Program in
Japanese Pedagogy
Harvard Interdisciplinary, Funding and AM in Regional Studies AM in Regional Studies East Asia: undergrad
University thesis opportunities available East Asia
for overseas study PhD in East Asian
and/or research Languages and
Civilizations
PhD in History and East
Asian Languages
PhD in History with a
special field in East Asian
History
PhD in Inner Asian and
Altaic Studies
AM and PhD in Middle
East Regional Studies
Joint degrees in Middle
Eastern Studies: PhD in
Admission requirements Website
MA in East Asia: Regional Studies: proficiency in www.columbia.edu
Asian language (third year level in Chinese, Japanese,
Korean; second year level in South East Asian language
or modern Tibetan)
GRE
MA, MPhil, PhD in East Asian Languages and
Cultures: minimum three years of university study of
modern Chinese, Japanese or Korean, BA
Liberal Studies MA Program in East Asian Studies:
BA in East Asian Studies or a related field of study
no language requirement but students with no language
background must begin language studies upon entrance
Liberal Studies MA Program in Islamic Studies:
BA in Islamic studies or related field
MA, MPhil, PhD in Middle Eastern and Asian
languages and cultures: BA in Middle Eastern or Asian
studies or related field
no prior language experience is required but
recommended
Summer Program in Japanese Pedagogy: contact
department
www.harvard.edu
background in East Asian studies/previous experience in
East Asia
language training not a prerequisite but considered
PhD in East Asian Languages and Civilizations:
Undergrad degree in East Asian literatures and
civilizations or related field
Language requirement not specified
PhD in History and East Asian Languages:
Undergrad degree in History, East Asian Studies or a
related field
Language requirement not specified
PhD in Inner Asian and Altaic Studies: BA with an
excellent undergrad record
reading knowledge of one appropriate language such as
 Anthropology and Middle Russian, Chinese, Persian, Arabic
East Studies AM and PhD in Middle East Regional Studies: BA
PhD in History of Art and with superior undergraduate record
Architecture and Middle Joint degrees in Middle Eastern Studies: AM in
East Studies Middle East Studies or a related field
some proficiency in a European or Middle Eastern
PhD in History and language preferred
Middle Eastern Studies Specific departmental admission requirements
AM, PhD in Near Eastern Languages and
Civilizations: BA
AM, PhD in Near Eastern basic knowledge of a Near Eastern language central to
Languages and the field of concentration
Civilizations advanced reading knowledge of French or German
AM, PhD in Sanskrit and PhD in Sanskrit and Indian or Tibetan and Himalayan
Indian or Tibetan and studies: 2 years of Sanskrit or Tibetan
Himalayan studies a one year MA in South Asian/Himalayan Studies or a
related field

University of Interdisciplinary, MA, PhD in Islamic and MA, PhD in Islamic and Modern Middle Eastern www.uchicago.edu
Chicago thesis Modern Middle Eastern Studies: contact dept
Studies MA in Middle Eastern Studies: contact dept
MA in Middle Eastern MA in Middle Eastern Studies/MBA: contact dept
Studies Joint Program in Public Policy and Middle Eastern
MA in Middle Eastern Studies: contact dept
Studies/MBA PhD in South Asian Languages and Civilizations:
Joint Program in Public BA in South Asian related studies with a high academic
Policy and Middle standing
Eastern Studies MA and PhD East Asian Languages and Civilizations:
PhD in South Asian BA in East Asian Languages and Civilizations or related
Languages and program
Civilizations MA and PhD in Near Eastern Languages and
MA and PhD East Asian Civilizations: BA in Near Eastern Studies or relevant
Languages and program
Civilizations GRE.
MA and PhD in Near
Eastern Languages and
Civilizations

University of Interdisciplinary, Joint MA/PhD in South Joint MA/PhD in South and South East Asian Studies: www.berkeley.edu
California, some thesis, some and South East Asian 2 years of study or equivalent in language of emphasis
Berkeley Comprehensive Exam Studies
(see program MA in South and South 8 undergraduate/grad courses in South or South East
descriptions) East Asian Studies Asian studies (or equivalent)
MA, PhD in Asian MA in South and South East Asian Studies: 1 year of
Studies study in language of concentration or equivalent
Professional Joint 5 undergrad courses in South or South East Asian
 Degrees in Asian Studies studies or equivalent
and MA, PhD in Asian Studies
Law/Business/Journalism Professional Joint Degrees in Asian Studies and
PhD in Buddhist Studies Law/Business/Journalism:
MA, PhD in East Asian Contact department
Languages and Cultures PhD in Buddhist Studies:
MA, PhD in Near Eastern Contact department
Studies MA, PhD in East Asian Languages and Cultures
MA, PhD in Near Eastern Studies: an undergraduate
degree in East Asian languages and cultures or equivalent
(for MA program)
MA in East Asian languages and cultures or equivalent
(for PhD program)
University of Interdisciplinary, AM AM, PhD in East Asian AM, PhD in East Asian Languages and Cultures: www.uiuc.edu
Illinois comprehensive exam, Languages and Cultures previous undergraduate work in East Asian related topics
PhD dissertation BA with at least a 3.3 GPA
minimum of two years study in at least one East Asian
language
University of Comprehensive paper MA, PhD Asian MA, PhD Asian Languages and Culture: competence www.umich.edu
Michigan OR thesis Languages and Culture in Asian and non-Asian languages relevant to area of
MA, PhD Buddhist concentration
Studies basic knowledge of area of concentration and Asia in
general
work in cognate humanities disciplines in Western
tradition
relevant BA in the field of concentration
MA, PhD Buddhist Studies:
Contact department
University of Interdisciplinary, Study Abroad MA Asian Studies MA Asian Studies: BA with some course preparation in darkwing.uoregon.edu
Oregon thesis, comprehensive opportunities and MA, PhD East Asian ASN
written exam OR funding available to Languages and Literatures some language ability in Chinese and/or Japanese
comprehensive oral students MA, PhD East Asian Languages and Literatures:
exam streams undergraduate degree in Chinese/Japanese literature,
language, linguistics or equivalent
Intermediate high level of ACTFL oral proficiency exam
or equivalent
second level of Japanese Language Proficiency Test
University of Interdisciplinary, MA, PhD East Asian MA, PhD East Asian Studies: www.arizona.edu
Arizona thesis Studies BA with minimum 3.0 GPA
University of Interdisciplinary, MA MA, PhD in Asian MA, PhD in Asian Languages and Cultures: www.ucla.edu
California, Los comprehensive exam Languages and Cultures BA from a similar department with min 3 quarter courses
Angeles PhD thesis MA in East Asian Studies or equivalent in Classical Chinese or Classical Japanese
MA, PhD in Islamic Students with min 3 years Korean language study will
Studies also be considered
MA, PhD in Near Eastern MA in East Asian Studies:
Languages and Cultures BA with special consideration given to applicants with
experience in East Asia or a related degree
MA, PhD in Islamic Studies:
completion of the equivalent of one course in early
Islamic History, three courses in Islamic Cultures and
Institutions
intermediate proficiency in one of the major languages
of the region (Arabic, Berber, Hausa, Indonesian, Iranian
languages, Malay, Swahili, Turkic languages, Urdu,
Wolof, Yoruba)
MA, PhD in Near Eastern Languages and Cultures:
BA or the equivalent in Near Eastern languages and
cultures or a related field with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
 International Asian Studies Programs

University Interdisciplinary/ Overseas Graduate Programs Admission requirements Website

Thesis Opportunities
University of Interdisciplinary, MSc/Diploma in Chinese MSc/Diploma in Chinese Studies: BA or equivalent in www.ed.ac.uk
Edinburgh thesis Studies Chinese
MSc/Diploma in Islamic knowledge of Chinese language.
and Middle Eastern MSc/Diploma in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies:
Studies Contact department
MSc/Diploma in Japanese MSc/Diploma in Japanese Studies: BA or equivalent
Studies in Japanese Studies or a related field
Master of/Diploma in prior working knowledge of written and spoken
Chinese Studies Japanese, foundation in Japanese culture and history.
MSc/Diploma by Master of/Diploma in Chinese Studies: an honours
Research in Chinese degree or equivalent in social sciences
Literature, Language and MSc/Diploma by Research in Chinese Literature,
Culture Language and Culture: Modern Chinese Literature:
MSc/Diploma in Arab BA or equivalent in Chinese Literature or a related field,
and Muslim Diaspora knowledge of Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin)
Studies Chinese Language and Literature: no prior experience in
Chinese language and culture
MSc/Diploma in Arab and Muslim Diaspora Studies:
Contact department
Nottingham Trent Thesis MA, Postgraduate MA, Postgraduate Diploma Asia-Pacific Studies: http://human.ntu.ac.uk/
University Diploma Asia-Pacific Honours BA in related field
Studies
University of Interdisciplinary, all Some MAs have MA in Asia Pacific Admission to all programs: honours BA or equivalent in www.smlc.leeds.ac.uk/
Leeds thesis except MA compulsory work Studies any subject relevant experience
Chinese and Business placements in East MA in Chinese Studies considered no language knowledge
Asia MA in Japanese Studies required
MA in South East Asian
Studies
MA in Mongolian Studies
Taught MA in Chinese
Taught MA in Chinese
and Business
Taught MA in Chinese
Business and the Asia
Pacific
Taught MBA in Chinese
Business Management
University Interdisciplinary/ Overseas Graduate Programs Admission requirements Website
Thesis Opportunities
The University of Interdisciplinary, Birbeck, University of London Most departments require an honours BA, some www.bbk.ac.uk/
London, Birbeck thesis MA, PgDip in Islamic Studies require language, some do not, refer to program www.soas.ac.uk/
University of MA in Japanese Cultural Studies summaries
London and
School of Oriental School of Oriental and African
and African Studies, University of London
Studies MA in Ancient Near Eastern
Languages
MA in Japanese Applied
Linguistics
MA in Arabic Literature
MA in Chinese Literature
MA in Chinese Studies
MA in Comparative Literature
(Africa or Asia)
MA in East Asian Literature
MA in Islamic Societies and
Cultures
MA in Islamic Studies
MA in Israeli and Jewish
Diaspora Studies
MA in Japanese Literature
MA in Japanese Studies
MA Korean Literature
MA Korean Studies
MA Languages and Cultures of
South Asia
MA in Languages and
Literatures of South East Asia
MA in Near and Middle Eastern
Studies
MA in Pacific Asian Studies
MA in Sinology
MA in South Asian Area Studies
MA in South East Asian Studies
MA in Theory and Practices of
Translation (Asian and African
Languages)
MA in Turkish Studies
Consult University web site for a
number of other Asia-related
programs
University Interdisciplinary/ Overseas Graduate Programs
Thesis Opportunities
The University of Interdisciplinary, MA in Advanced Chinese
Sheffield, School thesis Studies (Taught)
of East Asian MA in Advanced Japanese
Studies Studies (Taught)
MA/Diploma/Certificate in
Chinese Studies (Taught)
MSc/Diploma in East Asian
Business (Taught)
MSc/Diploma/Certificate in the
Political Economy of East Asia
(Taught)
MA/ Diploma/Certificate in
Japanese Studies (Taught)
National Interdisciplinary, MA, PhD in Japanese Studies
University of thesis MA in Malay Studies
Singapore MA in Southeast Asian Studies
(Coursework)
MA, PhD in Southeast Asian
Studies (Research)
MA, PhD in South Asian Studies
(Research)
MA, PhD in Chinese Studies
(Research)
MA in Chinese Studies
(Coursework)
Admission requirements Website
MA in Advanced Chinese Studies (Taught): www.shef.ac.uk/
undergraduate degree
intermediate level in Chinese
MA in Advanced Japanese Studies (Taught):
undergraduate degree
intermediate level in Japanese
MA/Diploma/Certificate in Chinese Studies
(Taught): undergraduate degree
MSc/Diploma in East Asian Business (Taught):
undergraduate degree
knowledge of East Asia through formal or
independent study
some courses have a pre-requisite of postgraduate
work experience
MSc/Diploma/Certificate in the Political
Economy of East Asia (Taught): undergraduate
degree in East Asian-related studies or related field
MA/ Diploma/Certificate in Japanese Studies
(Taught): undergraduate degree
MA, PhD in Japanese Studies: Honours degree www.fas.nus.edu.sg/
with a minimum average of B or equivalent
Japanese language proficiency at a level necessary
for coursework and research
MA in Malay Studies: Honours degree
graduates in Malay studies or a related field
knowledge of Malay or willingness to take intro
class as a non-credit
MA in Southeast Asian Studies (Coursework):
Honours degree in Southeast Asian studies or a
related field (alternative qualification will also be
considered)
MA, PhD in Southeast Asian Studies
(Research): Honours degree
MA, PhD in South Asian Studies (Research):
Honours BA in South Asian Studies/related field
MA, PhD in Chinese Studies (Research):
Honours degree in Chinese Studies or related field
or equivalent experience ability to
pursue research inproposed field of study
MA in Chinese Studies (Coursework): Honours
degree in Chinese Studies/related field/equivalent
experience
University Interdisciplinary/ Overseas Graduate Programs
Thesis Opportunities
Monash Interdisciplinary,
University coursework and thesis Master Qualifying in Applied
options available Japanese Linguistics
(Coursework)
Master Qualifying in Asian
Studies (Coursework)
Master Qualifying in Japanese
Studies (Coursework)
MA in Applied Japanese
Linguistics (Coursework)
MA in Asian Studies
(Coursework)
MA in Japanese Interpretation
and Translation (Coursework)
PhD in Applied Japanese
Linguistics (Coursework)
PhD in Asian Studies
(Coursework)
PhD in Chinese Studies
(Coursework)
PhD in Japanese Studies
(Coursework)
PhD in Korean Studies
(Coursework)
MA in Applied Japanese
Linguistics (Research)
MA in Asian Studies (Research)
MA in Chinese Studies
(Research)
MA in Indonesian Studies
(Research)
MA in Japanese Studies
(Research)
MA in Korean Studies
(Research)
MA in Applied Japanese
Linguistics (Combined Research
and Coursework)
MA in Asian Studies (Combined
Research and Coursework)
Admission requirements Website
Master Qualifying in Applied Japanese www.monash.edu.au
Linguistics (Coursework)
Master Qualifying in Asian Studies
(Coursework)
Master Qualifying in Japanese Studies
(Coursework)
BA or equivalent with an average of 60% in the
final year
some programs may require distinctions
MA in Applied Japanese Linguistics
(Coursework)
MA in Asian Studies (Coursework)
MA in Japanese Interpretation and Translation
(Coursework)
BA or equivalent with good standing in the final
year, or a BA with demonstrated professional
experience at a senior level in a relevant field
Japanese Interpretation and Translation requires a
very advanced level of Japanese language skills
PhD in Applied Japanese Linguistics
(Coursework)
PhD in Asian Studies (Coursework)
PhD in Chinese Studies (Coursework)
PhD in Japanese Studies (Coursework)
PhD in Korean Studies (Coursework)
Honours BA with distinction/BA equivalent with
one year in a qualifying program/research MA with
a good average
MA in Applied Japanese Linguistics (Research)
MA in Asian Studies (Research)
MA in Chinese Studies (Research)
MA in Indonesian Studies (Research)
MA in Japanese Studies (Research)
MA in Korean Studies (Research)
an Honours BA in a relevant discipline distinction
in a research component
MA in Applied Japanese Linguistics (Combined
Research and Coursework)
MA in Asian Studies (Combined Research and
Coursework)
a four year Honours undergraduate degree in a
relevant field with distinction