Graduate Programs

Explore our Graduate Programs

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.


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Earn a Graduate Degree in Asian Studies

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.


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Asian Studies Graduate Specialization

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.

Specializations


Fund Your Graduate Studies

Want to learn more about funding options for graduate students in the Asian Studies Program? Explore opportunities for funding your graduate studies.

Funding and Research Support


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Prepare for the Professional World

A graduate degree in Asian Studies opens the door to exciting job possibilities. Discover resources to help you prepare for your chosen career path and connect with peers in the Asian Studies Program.


Events

Undergraduate Research Symposium
May7
Undergraduate Research Symposium May 7 Erb Memorial Union, Price Science Library & Collier House
Global Futures of Higher Education: Autonomy in the Crosshairs
May7
Global Futures of Higher Education: Autonomy in the Crosshairs May 7 University of Oregon
Asian Studies Research Event
May7
Asian Studies Research Event May 7 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
SPRNG Conference 2026: Flipping the Switch
May7
SPRNG Conference 2026: Flipping the Switch May 7 Lillis Business Complex
Cinema Studies Presents: Screening of "Sometimes I Think About Dying" and Q&A with Director Rachel Lambert
May7
Cinema Studies Presents: Screening of "Sometimes I Think About Dying" and Q&A with Director Rachel Lambert May 7 Lawrence Hall
Global Futures of Higher Education: Autonomy in the Crosshairs
May8
Global Futures of Higher Education: Autonomy in the Crosshairs May 8 University of Oregon
SPRNG Conference 2026: Flipping the Switch
May8
SPRNG Conference 2026: Flipping the Switch May 8 Lillis Business Complex
Cinema Studies Presents: Directing Masterclass with Rachel Lambert
May8
Cinema Studies Presents: Directing Masterclass with Rachel Lambert May 8 Villard Hall
Global Futures of Higher Education: Autonomy in the Crosshairs
May9
Global Futures of Higher Education: Autonomy in the Crosshairs May 9 University of Oregon
Charleston Marine Life Center 10th Anniversary Free Public Day
May9
Charleston Marine Life Center 10th Anniversary Free Public Day May 9 Charleston Marine Life Center