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

Anthropology Colloquium Series: “Decolonizing African Museums”
Mar30
Anthropology Colloquium Series: “Decolonizing African Museums” Mar 30 Knight Library
Department of History Coffee Hour
Apr1
Department of History Coffee Hour Apr 1 McKenzie Hall
NW-NALRC Community Project Planning and Development Workshops
Apr1
NW-NALRC Community Project Planning and Development Workshops Apr 1
NW-NALRC Community Project Planning and Development Workshops 6-10
Apr1
NW-NALRC Community Project Planning and Development Workshops 6-10 Apr 1
NW-NALRC Community Project Planning and Development Workshops
Apr2
NW-NALRC Community Project Planning and Development Workshops Apr 2
NW-NALRC Community Project Planning and Development Workshops 6-10
Apr2
NW-NALRC Community Project Planning and Development Workshops 6-10 Apr 2
Geography Colloquium: "Documenting and Projecting the Human Costs of Climate Change"
Apr2
Geography Colloquium: "Documenting and Projecting the Human Costs of Climate Change" Apr 2 Knight Library
Graduate-Professional Student Appreciation Week
Apr6
Graduate-Professional Student Appreciation Week Apr 6
Grad Fair 2026
Apr6
Grad Fair 2026 Apr 6 The Duck Store
Simulcast Film Screenings: "Sotong" and "Against This Messy World"
Apr6
Simulcast Film Screenings: "Sotong" and "Against This Messy World" Apr 6 Chiles Hall