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

London Academic Year Programs Information Session
Feb12
London Academic Year Programs Information Session Feb 12 McKenzie Hall
Virtual Internships Info Session
Feb12
Virtual Internships Info Session Feb 12 Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall
UNHOUSED: The Politics and Criminalization of Homelessness from Big Cities to Small Towns, featuring Chris Herring (UCLA) and Claire Herbert (UO).
Feb12
UNHOUSED: The Politics and Criminalization of Homelessness from Big Cities to Small Towns, featuring Chris Herring (UCLA) and Claire Herbert (UO). Feb 12 William W. Knight Law Center
CAS CareerLab Headshots
Feb13
CAS CareerLab Headshots Feb 13 Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall
SHL Night at the Opera
Feb13
SHL Night at the Opera Feb 13 McArthur Court
"Much Ado About Nothing"
Feb13
"Much Ado About Nothing" Feb 13 Robinson Theatre
"Much Ado About Nothing"
Feb14
"Much Ado About Nothing" Feb 14 Robinson Theatre
Department of History Coffee Hour
Feb17
Department of History Coffee Hour Feb 17 McKenzie Hall
Kritish Rajbhandari, "India from the Indian Ocean"
Feb17
Kritish Rajbhandari, "India from the Indian Ocean" Feb 17 Prince Lucien Campbell Hall (PLC)
NW-NALRC Consultation and Assistance Time
Feb18
NW-NALRC Consultation and Assistance Time Feb 18