The Asian studies graduate application is an online process. You may upload PDF copies of your statement of objectives, transcripts, CV/resume, optional GRE, language scores, and writing sample.
Your letter of recommendation writers may upload PDF copies of your recommendation letters. You are responsible for making sure your test scores are reported through Educational Testing Services (ETS), and that your official transcripts are mailed to the Office of the Registrar. See address below. Application deadline is Friday, January 3, 2025.
Before You Apply
GRE Test: No longer required. You may submit GRE scores if you wish. If you decide to include your GRE scores in your application, they must be reported to the University of Oregon (code 4846) and uploaded to the graduate program application (the online system will state that GRE scores are required, but they are now optional only).
English Language Proficiency: All applicants for whom English is not a native/primary language must satisfy one of the following English Language Proficiency criteria in order to be eligible for admission. We suggest you take the TOEFL or IELTS exam 4-6 weeks before the application deadline. We must receive your official scores no later than January 31.
Graduate Employment (GE): If you are applying for a GE appointment, you must submit your application in the graduate program application. We will use your letters of reference from your Asian Studies graduate application, so there is no need to send additional letters for this GE application. GE assignments may be in Asia content courses, taught in English, or in East Asian language classes, depending on applicant abilities and program needs.
Transcripts: Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree from an accredited 4-year university by the time of admission. International applicants must submit the final transcripts in both the original language and an official English translation. Applicants must submit official final transcripts from all colleges or universities where they received a bachelor’s degree and all subsequent degrees. Transcripts must show degrees awarded. Required documents must be sent directly from the institution to the Office of the Registrar:
Office of the Registrar
5257 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403
Please check the Graduate School website for official transcript requirements and acceptable methods of submission.
Graduation: If you have not graduated at the time of application, please send transcripts showing degree completed. If you are accepted for admission, your official degree transcript must be sent as soon as you have graduated.
Apply Online
Complete the University of Oregon application to the graduate school and to the Asian Studies Program. Domestic applicants pay an application fee of $70; international applicants pay an application fee of $90. Note: If you are an international applicant and do not have a social security number, leave that line blank.
Some of the components of the application include:
- Special area: Tell us on which part of the world you expect to focus your studies.
- Languages: Please list your second language(s) other than English that you can read with competence.
- Statement of objectives: Write a two- to three-page statement of objectives introducing yourself, explaining your motivation(s) for doing graduate work in Asian Studies, and how this Program will help you best meet your career goals.
- Writing sample: Provide a research paper, essay or undergraduate thesis written in English, including citations, preferably on an Asia-related topic (no page limit).
- Letters of recommendation: Provide three letters of recommendation from references who can evaluate your academic potential will be uploaded by your letter writers after you’ve completed entering the following information for each: name, position, institution, street address, telephone, and email. We will contact each letter writer and ask for the recommendation. We encourage you to complete this step early in your application process, to allow letter writers as much time as possible to upload their letters.
Questions?
Contact the Asian Studies graduate coordinators with questions about the Asian Studies application process:
Phone: 541-346-9780
Email: gslgradcoord@uoregon.edu
Contact our program director with questions about the Asian Studies graduate program:
Contact: Luke Habberstad
Email: lukehabb@uoregon.edu
Apply to Our Graduate Program
Ready to apply? Start your application on Slate, the centralized application portal for graduate admissions at the University of Oregon.