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

Writing Lab: Research and Writing Drop-In Event
Feb26
Writing Lab: Research and Writing Drop-In Event Feb 26 Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall
AI, The Economy, And Your Future Career
Feb26
AI, The Economy, And Your Future Career Feb 26 Lawrence Hall
Geography Colloquium: "Storing the Renewable Energy Transition: Emerging Critical Geographies of Green Hydrogen"
Feb26
Geography Colloquium: "Storing the Renewable Energy Transition: Emerging Critical Geographies of Green Hydrogen" Feb 26 Condon Hall
Latinx Studies New Faculty Roundtable and Lunch
Feb27
Latinx Studies New Faculty Roundtable and Lunch Feb 27 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Sparkling Salsa Night
Feb27
Sparkling Salsa Night Feb 27 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
"Much Ado About Nothing"
Feb27
"Much Ado About Nothing" Feb 27 Robinson Theatre
Eugene Youth Math Festival
Feb28
Eugene Youth Math Festival Feb 28 McArthur Court
"Much Ado About Nothing"
Feb28
"Much Ado About Nothing" Feb 28 Robinson Theatre
"Much Ado About Nothing"
Mar1
"Much Ado About Nothing" Mar 1 Robinson Theatre
Sustainable Cities and Landscapes in the Galapagos Info Session
Mar2
Sustainable Cities and Landscapes in the Galapagos Info Session Mar 2 Hendricks Hall