Master of Arts in Asian Studies

The University of Oregon offers an interdisciplinary program in Asian studies leading to the master of arts (MA) degree. The curriculum includes courses in anthropology, art history, Asian studies, cinema studies, comparative literature, geography, history, international studies, journalism, languages and literatures of Asia (Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Hindi, Vietnamese, Thai, and more), linguistics, political science, religious studies, and sociology. Students are encouraged to develop a course of study that matches their individual interests and future career plans.
The University of Oregon offers an interdisciplinary program in Asian studies, with an emphasis on East Asia, South Asia, or Southeast Asia, leading to the MA degree. The program is administered by the Asian Studies Committee, which is composed of faculty members with specializations in Asian studies.
Students who complete three years equivalent of Southeast Asia and/or South Asia language study abroad or in other institutions may, with the support of an Asian Studies faculty advisor, construct a special concentration in Southeast Asian and/or South Asian Studies. The program is administered by the Asian Studies Committee, which is composed of faculty members with specializations in Asian studies.

Transcripts – Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree from an accredited 4-year university by the time of admission.
GRE Test – All applicants must take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). We suggest you take the exam 4-6 weeks before the application deadline.
TOEFL minimum scores – 88 on the internet-based test. IELTS minimum scores – (Academic module) overall band score for graduate admission is 7.0.