Asian Studies

368 Master's degrees in Asian Studies

University of Massachusetts Amherst4,5(11)

Amherst Center, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Chinese

East Asian Languages & Cultures - a unit within the Department of Languages, Literatures, & Cultures at the University of Massachusetts Amherst - offers a course of study leading to the Master of Arts degree in the Chinese program.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$37,269/yr

Jawaharlal Nehru University4,0(68)

New Delhi, India Top 5% in Worldwide

Japanese Language

The M.Phil. Japanese Language Programme from Jawaharlal Nehru University is of four semesters.

M.Phil. Full-time On-campus

2 yearsTuition not available

Ocean University of China4,4(5)

Qinzhou, China Top 4% in Worldwide

China Studies

China Studies from Ocean University of China has a strong emphasis on marine sciences.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$3,001/yr

University of Oxford4,2(114)

Oxford, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Korean Studies

This Korean Studies course at the University of Oxford aims to build on a basic knowledge of modern Korean and classical Chinese or modern Japanese.You should expect to attend up to ten hours per week of tutorials and should expect to spend an additional thirty to forty hours a week, perhaps more, during each full term for preparation.

Master Full-time On-campus

9 months$55,976/yr

University of Washington4,2(54)

Seattle, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Southeast Asian Studies

The Master of Arts program in Southeast Asian Studies from University of Washington offers students a framework within which to carry out the interdisciplinary study of the peoples and nations of insular and mainland Southeast Asia―Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor Loro’sae, and Viet Nam.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$33,171/yr

The University of Hong Kong4,3(21)

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR) Top 0.5% in Worldwide

China Development Studies

The China Development Studies programme from The University of Hong Kong emphasizes a comprehensive understanding of China through its global-local interactions and regional variations in politics, economy, trade, investment, environment, policy making, tourism, and urban development.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$25,523/yr

Bogazici University4,3(252)

Istanbul, Turkey Top 3% in Worldwide

Asian Studies

The Master of Arts Program in Asian Studies at Bogazici University (MAAS) aims to provide students from different academic and professional backgrounds with a solid foundation in this field, and to prepare them for the challenges of the 21st century.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$1,000/yr

Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris4,8(4)

Tapah Road, Malaysia Top 6% in Worldwide

Malay Literature

The Master of Education in Malay Literature from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris consists of three study modes, the first mode of study for the coursework, both by research and coursework, the three modes for research.

M.Ed. Full-time On-campus

1½ year$3,731/yr

SOAS University of London4,1(41)

London, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

South Asian Studies

The MA South Asian Studies from SOAS University of London provides exceptional opportunities for advanced study of one of the world’s most diverse and important regions.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$34,359/yr

University of Otago4,0(101)

Dunedin, New Zealand Top 2% in Worldwide

Japanese

The Japanese programme at the University of Otago offers a comprehensive exploration of language and culture. Available as a B.Sc. or B.A. through full-time study, this degree covers everything from anime to business. Students gain global skills in Dunedin or via exchange, preparing for diverse international careers.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$24,366/yr

University of Cambridge4,4(62)

Cambridge, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Asian and Middle Eastern Studies by Research (Middle Eastern Studies)

The Asian and Middle Eastern Studies by Research (Middle Eastern Studies) course from the University of Cambridge graduates will be able to work independently to design research projects and will have an in-depth knowledge of the primary sources and secondary literature in their chosen specialism.

M.Phil. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$51,370/yr

University of California, Irvine (UCI)4,4(7)

Irvine, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Asian American Studies

Asian American Studies from University of California, Irvine (UCI) is a unique Master's graduate program in which all current UCI undergraduate students can build upon their undergraduate work to complete an MA in Asian American Studies in one additional year beyond the completion of the Bachelor's degree.

M.A. Full-time Blended

1 year$41/yr

University of California, Riverside4,8(8)

Riverside, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Southeast Asian Studies

The Southeast Asian Studies M.A. at the University of California, Riverside is a two-year, full-time postgraduate programme. It offers specialised tracks in research or community engagement, focusing on the diverse arts, rituals, and cultural identities of the region and its global diasporas through interdisciplinary study.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$24,010/yr

Nanyang Technological University4,2(136)

Singapore, Singapore Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Teaching Chinese as an International Language

The Teaching Chinese as an International Language course at Nanyang Technological University aims to train and prepare educators who are bilingual in English and Chinese to teach Chinese in countries where Chinese is not the dominant language.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$38,333/yr

University of Delhi4,2(213)

New Delhi, India Top 3% in Worldwide

Bengali

This Bengali programme at the University of Delhi aims at training students in Bengali Literary studies in such a way that they can pursue further research in the field.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 yearsTuition not available

University of Pennsylvania4,3(22)

Philadelphia, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

East Asian Languages and Civilizations

The East Asian Languages and Civilizations program of University of Pennsylvania is both a gateway into higher-level graduate study and preparation for careers in teaching, administration, and professions in the public and private sectors.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$65,616/yr

The Universiti Brunei Darussalam4,3(19)

Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Top 5% in Worldwide

Asian Studies by Research

The program in Asian Studies by Research is offered at the Institute of Asian Studies (IAS) from The Universiti Brunei Darussalam.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$1,175/yr

University of Hawaii at Manoa4,1(21)

Honolulu, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Asian Studies

The Asian Studies programme at the University of Hawaii at Manoa offers an interdisciplinary approach to exploring the diverse cultures and societies of Asia. This degree is available at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, providing full-time study options that focus on regional expertise and language proficiency.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$44,864/yr

Stockholm University3,9(95)

Stockholm, Sweden Top 1% in Worldwide

Asian Studies

The Master's programme in Asian Studies at Stockholm University is an interdisciplinary program that provides advanced knowledge about the Asian languages and cultures with its main focus on Japan, China and Korea.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$9,734/yr

Manipal Academy of Higher Education4,2(216)

Manipal, India Top 4% in Worldwide

Indian Philosophy

Indian Philosophy from Manipal Academy of Higher Education involves careful reading, analysis and interpretation of philosophical discourses, and introduces philosophising as a skill set which students can incorporate in their approach (further studies/research) to other academic fields, as an acquired life skill, and as a professional competence necessary for diverse professional pursuits.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$1,300/yr