Asian Studies

368 Master's degrees in Asian Studies

University of Washington4,2(54)

Seattle, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Chinese

Over one billion people speak some form of Chinese. Modern Standard Chinese, the official language of China, is the most widely spoken language in the world. Chinese characters, invented circa 1,200 B.C. and still in use today, have been central to the development of writing in other Asian countries such as Japan, Korea and Vietnam. University of Washington offers the Chinese programme.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$33,171/yr

Maynooth University4,2(57)

Maynooth, Ireland Top 4% in Worldwide

Chinese Studies

The Chinese Studies programme at Maynooth University aims to provide students who already have a background in Chinese language and culture at undergraduate level with an opportunity to specialise in the area of cultural and literary analysis with particular emphasis on the conflict and communication within the Sinosphere and between China and the West.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$18,745/yr

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem3,8(19)

Jerusalem, Israel Top 1% in Worldwide

China Studies

The comprehensive China Studies in the Department of Asian Studies at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is taught by prominent faculty members of the Department of Asian Studies, the oldest in Israel, and is complemented by opportunities for scholarly exchange in the form of international workshops, conferences and guest lectures by world-renowned scholars.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$10,500/yr

Nanyang Technological University4,2(136)

Singapore, Singapore Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Education (Tamil Language)

The Education (Tamil Language) course at Nanyang Technological University equips Tamil language education professionals with wide and in-depth knowledge of and perspectives on the practical as well as theoretical issues of Tamil language education, thus enabling you to meet the challenges of an advanced stage of your career.

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

1 year$32,891/yr

University of Groningen4,2(119)

Groningen, Netherlands Top 0.5% in Worldwide

East Asian Studies

Taught by international staff affiliated of the Centre for East Asian Studies this International Relations Master's programme at the University of Groningen focuses on the political economy and international relations of China, Japan and Korea.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$22,494/yr

Panjab University3,8(196)

Chandigarh, India Top 4% in Worldwide

Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archeology

Panjab University provides M.A. degree in Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archeology with 40 students each in M.A. previous and final year. The Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archeology programme is offered at the Panjab University.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$1,285/yr

University of Oregon4,0(25)

Eugene, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Asian Studies

The Asian Studies from University of Oregon program is administered by the Asian studies committee, which is composed of faculty members with Asian specializations.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$34,386/yr

Lund University4,5(112)

Lund, Sweden Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Asian Studies

This interdisciplinary Asian Studies programme at Lund University aims to provide you with an advanced understanding of contemporary issues in East and South-East Asia so that you will have the knowledge and concrete skills necessary to understand and assess social, cultural, economic and political developments in the region.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$14,602/yr

SOAS University of London4,1(41)

London, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

South Asian Studies and Intensive Language

The MA South Asian Studies and Intensive Language from SOAS University of London provides students with exceptional opportunities for advanced study of one of the world’s most diverse and important regions, with an opportunity for an intensive training in a South Asian language.

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

2 years$34,359/yr

Cornell University4,3(43)

Ithaca, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Asian Studies

This program in Asian Studies offered by Cornell University, is designed for students who did not major in Asian Studies as undergraduates or who want more work in language and area studies before entering the professional, business, or Ph.D. fields.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$29,500/yr

Australian National University3,8(58)

Canberra, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Asian and Pacific Studies

The Asian and Pacific Studies program at the Australian National University will build your unique regional expertise in Asian and Pacific Studies through deep knowledge and innovative research. MAPS immerses you in a nuanced understanding of national and transnational developments regarding people, technologies, languages, and ideas.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$38,276/yr

Goethe University Frankfurt4,2(29)

Frankfurt am Main, Germany Top 1% in Worldwide

Southeast Asian Studies

The Master's program in Southeast Asian Studies from Goethe University Frankfurt offers students with knowledge of Indonesian or Malay and familiarity with the Southeast Asian region the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the cultures, societies, and languages of Southeast Asia.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 yearsFree

University of Oxford4,2(114)

Oxford, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Classical Indian Religion

This Classical Indian Religion course at the University of Oxford introduces you to the religions of India whose literature has been expressed primarily in Sanskrit and the Middle Indic languages, especially Prakrit and Pali.

M.Phil. Full-time On-campus

1 year, 9 months$55,976/yr

Manipal Academy of Higher Education4,2(216)

Manipal, India Top 4% in Worldwide

Indian Cuisine and Food Culture

Indian Cuisine and Food Culture from Manipal Academy of Higher Education will impart a hands-on, skill oriented intense curriculum on Indian Cuisine and Culture.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$5,950/yr

Columbia University4,3(91)

Manhattan, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

East Asia - Regional Studies

The MA in East Asia - Regional Studies from Columbia University is designed for those wishing to focus on a social science approach to modern East Asia.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$73,456/yr

University of St Andrews4,4(21)

Saint Andrews, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Middle East, Caucasus and Central Asian Security Studies

During the MLitt in Middle East, Caucasus and Central Asian Security Studies at the University of St Andrews develop an in-depth understanding of the political and security dynamics of the Middle East, Caucasus and Central Asia.

M.Litt. Full-time On-campus

1 year$40,696/yr

University of Otago4,0(101)

Dunedin, New Zealand Top 2% in Worldwide

Chinese

The Chinese programme at the University of Otago offers a comprehensive exploration of language and culture. Available as a B.A. or DipLang, this study option features full-time and part-time modes. Students develop professional communication skills and regional insights essential for careers across the Asia-Pacific.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$24,366/yr

Leiden University4,0(130)

Leiden, Netherlands Top 0.5% in Worldwide

South Asian Studies

The South Asian Studies MA programme at Leiden University is designed for students with an interest in studying South Asia from a range of perspectives including its history, literature, art, media, culture, religions, philosophy and philology.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$25,306/yr

SOAS University of London4,1(41)

London, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

History of Art and Archaeology of East Asia

The MA History of Art and Archaeology of East Asia programme at SOAS University of London is an unrivaled opportunity to study the arts of China, Korea and Japan.

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

1 year$34,359/yr

SOAS University of London4,1(41)

London, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

Japanese Studies (Dual Degree Programme)

The MA Japanese Studies (Dual Degree Programme) from SOAS University of London allows students to benefit from the combined resources of two of the world's leading institutions in Japanese Studies, located in two major global cities – Tokyo and London.

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

2 years$34,359/yr