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University Undergraduate Language Inter- Special Graduate Admission requirements Language requirement Website Requirement disciplinary Programs Programs (for admission) Simon Fraser --Canada -Yes-6 credits Yes (major in Yes- No N/A N/A www.sfu.ca/ University Minor Program -No other field) Field School -Certificate in Chinese Studies University of BA Asian studies Yes-6 intro credit hours, 6 Yes Yes + , No N/A N/A www.umanitoba.ca/ Manitoba credit hours and 200 level or above exchanges University of No Depends on program Grad Program- Study abroad Yes-Collaborative Masters Admission to “home graduate unit’ N/A www.utoronto.ca/ Toronto Yes opportunities program in South Asian for Collaborative Masters in Asia Studies, thesis stream -Anthropology MA and PhD in East Asian -English Studies -Geography MA and PhD in History with -Religion focus in India, China or Japan -Social Work MA and PhD in Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations BA in relevant field with good academic standing and appropriate language training if required

University of -BA Asian Area Asian require Yes Study Abroad Yes-for MA and PhD, see MA:-BA in relevant discipline MA:- 3-4 years previous www.asia.ubc.ca/ British Studies 12 credits of lang. opportunities specific departments -reading competence in 2nd Asian coursework (good reading Columbia -BA Chinese instruction, others require at in Asia (Interdisciplinary) language comprehension) -BA Japanese least 18 credits at the 300 MAs and PhDs are thesis- PhD:-MA in Asian Studies or related -BA Korean level and 6 at the 400 level based field PhD:-good command of Asian -BA South Asian language Languages (Minor only)

University of -BA Chinese 30-48 credit units at upper N/A Study Abroad MA in BA with a B average in last two Each MA degree requires 4 http://gradfile.fgsro.u Alberta -BA Japanese year level with 6 units in lit. opportunities MA in Japanese years, 8 full-year courses or years of university-level alberta.ca/programs/ -BA combined translation and 6 units at in Asia MA in Japanese Linguistics equivalent in field language courses or equivalent eastasian.html 400 level MA in in specific language These are all thesis-based University Undergraduate Language Inter- Special Graduate Admission requirements Language requirement Website Requirement disciplinary Programs Programs (for admission) York -BA East Asian Language competence is Yes (Honours Study abroad No N/A N/A www.yorku.ca/admis University Studies required for BA major Double Major opportunities sio/undergrad/progra requirements but credit Interdisciplinar in Asia msofstudy/template.a hours not specified y BA sp?id=380 Program) University of -BA Pacific Yes Study Abroad MA in Pacific and Asian BA in Asian Studies or Language skills are required if http://web.uvic.ca/cal Victoria -BA Chinese opportunities Studies, interdisciplinary and interdisciplinary field with Asia- research will be done in endar2004/GRAD/G Studies in Asia thesis-based (long and short related course work with a B+ another language. Students PROGS/PaAsS/index -BA Japanese thesis options), 2 streams: average in last two years of study may be required to take .html Studies Cooperative Area Studies AND Literary additional language courses or -BA Southeast Education and Textual Studies study overseas for a period Asian Studies Program McGill -BA East Asian BA East Asian Studies: 6-9 Yes -MA East Asian Studies BA with concentration in East Asian PhD East Asian Studies: www.mcgill .ca University Studies credits from East Asian -Ph.D East Asian Studies Studies or strong disciplinary reading knowledge of two - BA languages background for MA, no language East Asian languages and Studies BA Mid East Studies: 18 requirement but classes must be primary language of research - BA Political credits at three levels of taken as a supplement if student has Science with minor concentration on East Asian Cultures no language background (Honours), 12 credits th covering two levels (Major) MA in East Asian Studies and 4 level language proficiency for PhD

Asian Studies Programs in U. S.

University Interdisciplinary/ Overseas Graduate Programs Admission requirements Website Thesis Opportunities Arizona State Interdisciplinary and International -Graduate Certificate in -Grad certificate is open to any MA or PhD student in www.asu.edu University thesis component to program: Asian Studies any faculty students must spend at -MA in Asian Languages -MA in Asian Languages and Civilizations: - • BA in least 9 continuous and Civilizations- Chinese or Japanese, with some exceptions months in Chinese/Japanese • GPA of 3.0 in last two years of undergrad Chinese/Japanese • Score of Graduate Record Examination language environment •may require language proficiency test within 4 years of completion of program Georgetown Interdisciplinary, Internship MA in MA in Arab Studies/Joint MA/PhD: www.georgetown.edu University comprehensive exam opportunities available Joint MA/PhD Program • BA in Arab studies or related field with regional OR thesis options (local and (Interdepartmental) in component • written and oral international) Arab Studies competence in Modern Standard upon entry to or Graduate Certificate in termination of program Arab Studies Graduate Certificate in Arab Studies open to Masters and PhD students with an interest in the Arab world, accompanies degree Duke University Interdisciplinary, Certificate in East Asian Certificate in East Asian Studies: acceptance into www.duke.edu research paper and Studies Masters/PhD program oral exam (no thesis) AM in East Asian Studies AM in East Asian Studies: • a recommended minimum 1 year of language study • BA in East Asian Studies or related field with regional component George Interdisciplinary, Co-op and study MA in Asian Studies MA Asian Studies: • BA in ASN or related field with www.gwu.edu Washington thesis OR oral abroad opportunities MA in Hinduism and regional focus • demonstrated University comprehensive exam are available in various Islam proficiency in approved Asian language (4 semesters or Asian regions equivalent) MA Hinduism and Islam: • BA in related field • knowledge of research language (French or German recommended)

University Interdisciplinary/ Overseas Graduate Programs Admission requirements Website Thesis Opportunities Cornell University Interdisciplinary, Fellowships for Study MA, MBA/MA, and PhD MA in ASN: • BA degree www.cornell.edu thesis Abroad, research in Asian Studies PhD in Asian Religions: opportunities overseas PhD in Asian Religions • BA and MA in Religious and/or Asian Studies available in East Asian PhD in East Asian • reading knowledge in French, German or other European literature Literature research language, proficiency in language in region of PhD in Near Eastern concentration Studies PhD in East Asian Literature: MA thesis from English- speaking university • good reading and speaking knowledge (minimum 3 years course work) in Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese • prior literature work required PhD in Near Eastern Studies: • BA/MA in relevant field • 2 years of undergrad study or equivalent in Near Eastern language Ohio State Interdisciplinary, MA, PhD in East Asian MA, PhD in East Asian Languages and Literatures: www.osu.edu University thesis/non thesis Languages and Literatures Contact department options MA in Near Eastern MA in Near Eastern Languages and Cultures: Languages and Cultures • undergraduate major in Near Eastern Languages and Cultures • demonstration of reading competence in a language of research related to the academic program

University of Interdiscilpinary, Graduate Certificate and Graduate Certificate and MA in Asian Studies: • BA www.uhm.hawaii.edu Hawaii at Manoa research paper and MA in Asian Studies Joint MA in Asian Studies and MBA Program, oral exam OR thesis Asian-Focused PhDs Joint MA in Asian Studies and Law, (interdepartmental) Joint MA in Asian Studies and Library and Joint MA in Asian Studies Information Studies, and MBA Program Joint MA and Medical Degree: • BA with 3.0 GPA Joint MA in Asian Studies • knowledge of an Asian language or culture and Law • work experience after receiving the BA. Joint MA in Asian Studies MA and PhD in East Asian Languages and and Library and Literatures: Information Studies • BA in language of concentration or equivalent Joint MA and Medical preparation Degree MA and PhD in East Asian Languages and Literatures

University Interdisciplinary/ International Graduate Programs Admission requirements Website Thesis Opportunities

Columbia Interdisciplinary, final MA in : MA in East Asia: Regional Studies: • proficiency in www.columbia.edu University paper/ thesis (depends Regional Studies Asian language (third year level in Chinese, Japanese, on program MA, MPhil, PhD in East Korean; second year level in South East Asian language Asian Languages and or modern Tibetan) Cultures • GRE Liberal Studies MA MA, MPhil, PhD in East Asian Languages and Program in East Asian Cultures: minimum three years of university study of Studies modern Chinese, Japanese or Korean, BA Liberal Studies MA Liberal Studies MA Program in East Asian Studies: • Program in Islamic BA in East Asian Studies or a related field of study Studies MA, MPhil, PhD in • no language requirement but students with no language Middle Eastern and Asian background must begin language studies upon entrance languages and cultures Liberal Studies MA Program in Islamic Studies: Summer Program in • BA in Islamic studies or related field Japanese Pedagogy MA, MPhil, PhD in Middle Eastern and Asian languages and cultures: • BA in Middle Eastern or Asian studies or related field • no prior language experience is required but recommended Summer Program in Japanese Pedagogy: contact department Harvard Interdisciplinary, Funding and AM in Regional Studies – AM in Regional Studies – East Asia: • undergrad www.harvard.edu University thesis opportunities available East Asia background in East Asian studies/previous experience in for overseas study PhD in East Asian East Asia and/or research Languages and • language training not a prerequisite but considered Civilizations PhD in East Asian Languages and Civilizations: PhD in History and East • Undergrad degree in East Asian literatures and Asian Languages civilizations or related field PhD in History with a • Language requirement not specified special field in East Asian PhD in History and East Asian Languages: History • Undergrad degree in History, East Asian Studies or a PhD in Inner Asian and related field Altaic Studies • Language requirement not specified AM and PhD in Middle PhD in Inner Asian and Altaic Studies: • BA with an East Regional Studies excellent undergrad record Joint degrees in Middle • reading knowledge of one appropriate language such as Eastern Studies: PhD in Anthropology and Middle Russian, Chinese, Persian, Arabic East Studies AM and PhD in Middle East Regional Studies: • BA PhD in History of Art and with “superior undergraduate record” Architecture and Middle Joint degrees in : • AM in East Studies Middle East Studies or a related field • some proficiency in a European or Middle Eastern PhD in History and language preferred Middle Eastern Studies • Specific departmental admission requirements AM, PhD in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations: • BA AM, PhD in Near Eastern • basic knowledge of a Near Eastern language central to Languages and the field of concentration Civilizations • advanced reading knowledge of French or German AM, PhD in Sanskrit and PhD in Sanskrit and Indian or Tibetan and Himalayan Indian or Tibetan and studies: • 2 years of Sanskrit or Tibetan Himalayan studies • a one year MA in South Asian/Himalayan Studies or a related field

University of Interdisciplinary, MA, PhD in Islamic and MA, PhD in Islamic and Modern Middle Eastern www.uchicago.edu Chicago thesis Modern Middle Eastern Studies: contact dept Studies MA in Middle Eastern Studies: contact dept MA in Middle Eastern MA in Middle Eastern Studies/MBA: contact dept Studies Joint Program in Public Policy and Middle Eastern MA in Middle Eastern Studies: contact dept Studies/MBA PhD in South Asian Languages and Civilizations: Joint Program in Public • BA in South Asian related studies with a high academic Policy and Middle standing Eastern Studies MA and PhD East Asian Languages and Civilizations: PhD in South Asian • BA in East Asian Languages and Civilizations or related Languages and program Civilizations MA and PhD in Near Eastern Languages and MA and PhD East Asian Civilizations: • BA in Near Eastern Studies or relevant Languages and program Civilizations •GRE. MA and PhD in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations

University of Interdisciplinary, Joint MA/PhD in South Joint MA/PhD in South and South East Asian Studies: www.berkeley.edu California, some thesis, some and South East Asian • 2 years of study or equivalent in language of emphasis Berkeley Comprehensive Exam Studies (see program MA in South and South • 8 undergraduate/grad courses in South or South East descriptions) East Asian Studies Asian studies (or equivalent) MA, PhD in Asian MA in South and South East Asian Studies: • 1 year of Studies study in language of concentration or equivalent Professional Joint • 5 undergrad courses in South or South East Asian Degrees in Asian Studies studies or equivalent and MA, PhD in Asian Studies Law/Business/Journalism Professional Joint Degrees in Asian Studies and PhD in Buddhist Studies Law/Business/Journalism: MA, PhD in East Asian Contact department Languages and Cultures PhD in Buddhist Studies: MA, PhD in Near Eastern Contact department Studies MA, PhD in East Asian Languages and Cultures MA, PhD in Near Eastern Studies: • an undergraduate degree in East Asian languages and cultures or equivalent (for MA program) • MA in East Asian languages and cultures or equivalent (for PhD program) University of Interdisciplinary, AM AM, PhD in East Asian AM, PhD in East Asian Languages and Cultures: www.uiuc.edu Illinois comprehensive exam, Languages and Cultures •previous undergraduate work in East Asian related topics PhD dissertation •BA with at least a 3.3 GPA •minimum of two years study in at least one East Asian language University of Comprehensive paper MA, PhD Asian MA, PhD Asian Languages and Culture: • competence www.umich.edu Michigan OR thesis Languages and Culture in Asian and non-Asian languages relevant to area of MA, PhD Buddhist concentration Studies • basic knowledge of area of concentration and Asia in general • work in cognate humanities disciplines in Western tradition • relevant BA in the field of concentration MA, PhD Buddhist Studies: Contact department University of Interdisciplinary, Study Abroad MA Asian Studies MA Asian Studies: • BA with some course preparation in darkwing.uoregon.edu Oregon thesis, comprehensive opportunities and MA, PhD East Asian ASN written exam OR funding available to Languages and Literatures • some language ability in Chinese and/or Japanese comprehensive oral students MA, PhD East Asian Languages and Literatures: exam streams • undergraduate degree in Chinese/, language, linguistics or equivalent • Intermediate high level of ACTFL oral proficiency exam or equivalent • second level of Proficiency Test University of Interdisciplinary, MA, PhD East Asian MA, PhD East Asian Studies: www.arizona.edu Arizona thesis Studies • BA with minimum 3.0 GPA University of Interdisciplinary, MA MA, PhD in Asian MA, PhD in Asian Languages and Cultures: www.ucla.edu California, Los comprehensive exam Languages and Cultures BA from a similar department with min 3 quarter courses Angeles PhD thesis MA in East Asian Studies or equivalent in or Classical Japanese MA, PhD in Islamic Students with min 3 years study will Studies also be considered MA, PhD in Near Eastern MA in East Asian Studies: Languages and Cultures BA with special consideration given to applicants with experience in East Asia or a related degree MA, PhD in Islamic Studies: • completion of the equivalent of one course in early Islamic History, three courses in Islamic Cultures and Institutions • intermediate proficiency in one of the major languages of the region (Arabic, Berber, Hausa, Indonesian, Iranian languages, Malay, Swahili, Turkic languages, Urdu, Wolof, Yoruba) MA, PhD in Near Eastern Languages and Cultures: BA or the equivalent in Near Eastern languages and cultures or a related field with a minimum GPA of 2.5.

International Asian Studies Programs

University Interdisciplinary/ Overseas Graduate Programs Admission requirements Website Thesis Opportunities University of Interdisciplinary, MSc/Diploma in Chinese MSc/Diploma in Chinese Studies: • BA or equivalent in www.ed.ac.uk Edinburgh thesis Studies Chinese MSc/Diploma in Islamic •knowledge of . and Middle Eastern MSc/Diploma in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies: Studies Contact department MSc/Diploma in Japanese MSc/Diploma in Japanese Studies: • BA or equivalent Studies in Japanese Studies or a related field Master of/Diploma in • prior working knowledge of written and spoken Chinese Studies Japanese, foundation in Japanese culture and history. MSc/Diploma by Master of/Diploma in Chinese Studies: • an honours Research in Chinese degree or equivalent in social sciences Literature, Language and MSc/Diploma by Research in Chinese Literature, Culture Language and Culture: • Modern Chinese Literature: MSc/Diploma in Arab BA or equivalent in Chinese Literature or a related field, and Muslim Diaspora knowledge of Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin) Studies • Chinese Language and Literature: no prior experience in Chinese language and culture MSc/Diploma in Arab and Muslim Diaspora Studies: Contact department Nottingham Trent Thesis MA, Postgraduate MA, Postgraduate Diploma Asia-Pacific Studies: http://human.ntu.ac.uk/ University Diploma Asia-Pacific Honours BA in related field Studies University of Interdisciplinary, all Some MAs have MA in Asia Pacific Admission to all programs: •honours BA or equivalent in www.smlc.leeds.ac.uk/ Leeds thesis except MA compulsory work Studies any subject • relevant experience Chinese and Business placements in East MA in Chinese Studies considered • no language knowledge Asia MA in Japanese Studies required MA in South East Asian Studies MA in Mongolian Studies Taught MA in Chinese Taught MA in Chinese and Business Taught MA in Chinese Business and the Asia Pacific Taught MBA in Chinese Business Management

University Interdisciplinary/ Overseas Graduate Programs Admission requirements Website Thesis Opportunities The University of Interdisciplinary, Birbeck, University of London Most departments require an honours BA, some www.bbk.ac.uk/ London, Birbeck thesis MA, PgDip in Islamic Studies require language, some do not, refer to program www.soas.ac.uk/ University of MA in Japanese summaries London and School of Oriental School of Oriental and African and , University of London Studies MA in Ancient Near Eastern Languages MA in Japanese Applied Linguistics MA in MA in Chinese Literature MA in Chinese Studies MA in Comparative Literature (Africa or Asia) MA in East Asian Literature MA in Islamic Societies and Cultures MA in Islamic Studies MA in Israeli and Jewish Diaspora Studies MA in Japanese Literature MA in Japanese Studies MA MA MA Languages and Cultures of South Asia MA in Languages and Literatures of South East Asia MA in Near and Middle Eastern Studies MA in Pacific Asian Studies MA in MA in South Asian Area Studies MA in South East Asian Studies MA in Theory and Practices of Translation (Asian and African Languages) MA in Turkish Studies Consult University web site for a number of other Asia-related programs

University Interdisciplinary/ Overseas Graduate Programs Admission requirements Website Thesis Opportunities The University of Interdisciplinary, MA in Advanced Chinese MA in Advanced Chinese Studies (Taught): www.shef.ac.uk/ Sheffield, School thesis Studies (Taught) • undergraduate degree of East Asian MA in Advanced Japanese • intermediate level in Chinese Studies Studies (Taught) MA in Advanced Japanese Studies (Taught): MA/Diploma/Certificate in • undergraduate degree Chinese Studies (Taught) • intermediate level in Japanese MSc/Diploma in East Asian MA/Diploma/Certificate in Chinese Studies Business (Taught) (Taught): • undergraduate degree MSc/Diploma/Certificate in the MSc/Diploma in East Asian Business (Taught): Political • undergraduate degree (Taught) • knowledge of East Asia through formal or MA/ Diploma/Certificate in independent study Japanese Studies (Taught) • some courses have a pre-requisite of postgraduate work experience MSc/Diploma/Certificate in the Political Economy of East Asia (Taught): • undergraduate degree in East Asian-related studies or related field MA/ Diploma/Certificate in Japanese Studies (Taught): • undergraduate degree National Interdisciplinary, MA, PhD in Japanese Studies MA, PhD in Japanese Studies: • Honours degree www.fas.nus.edu.sg/ University of thesis MA in Malay Studies with a minimum average of B or equivalent • Singapore MA in Southeast Asian Studies Japanese language proficiency at a level necessary (Coursework) for coursework and research MA, PhD in Southeast Asian MA in Malay Studies: • Honours degree Studies (Research) graduates in Malay studies or a related field MA, PhD in South Asian Studies • knowledge of Malay or willingness to take intro (Research) class as a non-credit MA, PhD in Chinese Studies MA in Southeast Asian Studies (Coursework): (Research) Honours degree in Southeast Asian studies or a MA in Chinese Studies • (Coursework) related field (alternative qualification will also be considered) MA, PhD in Southeast Asian Studies (Research): • Honours degree MA, PhD in South Asian Studies (Research): • Honours BA in South Asian Studies/related field MA, PhD in Chinese Studies (Research): • Honours degree in Chinese Studies or related field or equivalent experience • ability to pursue research inproposed field of study MA in Chinese Studies (Coursework): Honours degree in Chinese Studies/related field/equivalent experience

University Interdisciplinary/ Overseas Graduate Programs Admission requirements Website Thesis Opportunities Monash Interdisciplinary, Master Qualifying in Applied Japanese www.monash.edu.au University coursework and thesis Master Qualifying in Applied Linguistics (Coursework) options available Japanese Linguistics Master Qualifying in Asian Studies (Coursework) (Coursework) Master Qualifying in Asian Master Qualifying in Japanese Studies Studies (Coursework) (Coursework) Master Qualifying in Japanese • BA or equivalent with an average of 60% in the Studies (Coursework) final year MA in Applied Japanese • some programs may require distinctions Linguistics (Coursework) MA in Applied Japanese Linguistics MA in Asian Studies (Coursework) (Coursework) MA in Asian Studies (Coursework) MA in Japanese Interpretation MA in Japanese Interpretation and Translation and Translation (Coursework) (Coursework) PhD in Applied Japanese • BA or equivalent with good standing in the final Linguistics (Coursework) year, or a BA with demonstrated professional PhD in Asian Studies experience at a senior level in a relevant field (Coursework) • Japanese Interpretation and Translation requires a PhD in Chinese Studies very advanced level of Japanese language skills (Coursework) PhD in Applied Japanese Linguistics PhD in Japanese Studies (Coursework) (Coursework) PhD in Asian Studies (Coursework) PhD in Korean Studies PhD in Chinese Studies (Coursework) (Coursework) PhD in Japanese Studies (Coursework) MA in Applied Japanese PhD in Korean Studies (Coursework) Linguistics (Research) • Honours BA with distinction/BA equivalent with MA in Asian Studies (Research) one year in a qualifying program/research MA with MA in Chinese Studies a good average (Research) MA in Applied Japanese Linguistics (Research) MA in Indonesian Studies MA in Asian Studies (Research) (Research) MA in Chinese Studies (Research) MA in Japanese Studies MA in Indonesian Studies (Research) (Research) MA in Japanese Studies (Research) MA in Korean Studies MA in Korean Studies (Research) (Research) • an Honours BA in a relevant discipline distinction MA in Applied Japanese in a research component Linguistics (Combined Research MA in Applied Japanese Linguistics (Combined and Coursework) Research and Coursework) MA in Asian Studies (Combined MA in Asian Studies (Combined Research and Research and Coursework) Coursework) • a four year Honours undergraduate degree in a relevant field with distinction