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

Graduate-Professional Student Appreciation Week
Apr9
Graduate-Professional Student Appreciation Week Apr 9
NW-NALRC Community Project Planning and Development Workshops
Apr9
NW-NALRC Community Project Planning and Development Workshops Apr 9
NW-NALRC Community Project Planning and Development Workshops 6-10
Apr9
NW-NALRC Community Project Planning and Development Workshops 6-10 Apr 9
What’s Happening in Cuba? 1959 Revolution to Current US Pressures
Apr9
What’s Happening in Cuba? 1959 Revolution to Current US Pressures Apr 9 Eugene Library
Graduate-Professional Student Appreciation Week
Apr10
Graduate-Professional Student Appreciation Week Apr 10
Spring Career Readiness Week (full list of events)
Apr10
Spring Career Readiness Week (full list of events) Apr 10
Career Tour-Healthcare
Apr10
Career Tour-Healthcare Apr 10 Matthew Knight Arena
Faculty Workshop: "Not Just for Scientists: Integrating Undergrads into Faculty Research in the Humanities and Social Sciences"
Apr10
Faculty Workshop: "Not Just for Scientists: Integrating Undergrads into Faculty Research in the Humanities and Social Sciences" Apr 10
Tour UO Core Research Facilities
Apr10
Tour UO Core Research Facilities Apr 10 Lewis Integrative Science Building
Spring Career Readiness Week (full list of events)
Apr13
Spring Career Readiness Week (full list of events) Apr 13