Undergraduate Programs

Why Pursue Asian Studies?

Students who major in Asian Studies often complement their coursework with a year or more of residence in Asia. Many students double major to combine a profession with their area of expertise. Job possibilities are increasing in such fields as business, journalism, government, and education. Many students go on to do graduate studies.

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Major in Asian Studies

As a major, students will choose a regional focus, taking history, social sciences, and humanities courses within that regional focus. Students will also choose a thematic focus and take elective courses in Asian Studies related to that thematic focus.


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Get Real-World Experience

Students in the Asian Studies Program can expand their skills through study abroad programs and other experiential learning opportunities. Find out more about alumni careers and get resources to help you take the next steps.


Advising and Academic Support

Schedule an appointment with an advisor and get your questions answered.

Departmental Advising and Support

Scholarships and Awards

Learn about ways to apply for funding through the Asian Studies Program.

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Events

Book Launch: "Thinking Nietzsche with Africana Thought"
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Book Launch: "Thinking Nietzsche with Africana Thought" Nov 12 McKenzie Hall
Jeremiah Public Lecture: "From Chicago to Phanom Rung: The Return of a Khmer Lintel and Pilaster to Thailand"
Nov12
Jeremiah Public Lecture: "From Chicago to Phanom Rung: The Return of a Khmer Lintel and Pilaster to Thailand" Nov 12 McKenzie Hall
Creative Writing Reading Series Presents: Jan Verberkmoes, Poetry
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Creative Writing Reading Series Presents: Jan Verberkmoes, Poetry Nov 12 Knight Library
Graduate School Fair 2025
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Graduate School Fair 2025 Nov 13 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
WiT Tech + Connect
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WiT Tech + Connect Nov 13 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Symposium in Honor of Professor David C. Johnson
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Symposium in Honor of Professor David C. Johnson Nov 13 Center for Advanced Materials Characterization in Oregon (CAMCOR)
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CAS CareerLab Headshots Nov 13 Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall
Geography Colloquium Series: “Aesthetics in Cartography: A Genealogy of ‘Really Good’ Maps”
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Geography Colloquium Series: “Aesthetics in Cartography: A Genealogy of ‘Really Good’ Maps” Nov 13 Condon Hall
Non-Profit Job Shadow Day
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Non-Profit Job Shadow Day Nov 14 Non-profits across Eugene/Springfield!
University Theatre presents: “The Moors”
Nov14
University Theatre presents: “The Moors” Nov 14 Miller Theatre Complex