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339 Master's degrees in Asian Studies
Embarking on an Asian Studies programme can open up a world of opportunities for international students. These programmes offer a deep dive into the rich cultures, histories, and contemporary issues of Asia. When considering tuition fees, it's essential to look at the spectrum of costs. The lower-end tuition fee, represented by the €1,803, provides an accessible entry point for many students. On the other end, the €51,683 reflects the higher costs associated with some programmes. The €21,624 offers a middle-ground perspective, showing what a typical student might expect to pay. It's also worth noting that 11% of programmes fall into the affordable category, making it feasible for a broad range of students to pursue their academic interests in Asian Studies. Additionally, the rise of online learning has made these programmes more accessible, with 3% of Asian Studies programmes now available online.

East Asian Studies University of Turku
4,3(16)Turku, Finland Top 5% in WorldwideThe Master's Degree Programme in East Asian Studies at University of Turku gives a unique opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge on the dynamic societies of contemporary East Asia.

East Asian Development and Global Economy University of Bristol
4,3(95)Bristol, United Kingdom Top 1% in WorldwideDelve into an advanced, critical exploration of East Asia’s transformation and its role in twenty-first-century world affairs with this East Asian Development and Global Economy course at University of Bristol.

South East and Pacific Asian Studies SOAS University of London
4,0(32)London, United Kingdom Top 15% in WorldwideThe South East and Pacific Asian Studies from SOAS University of London provides exceptional opportunities for advanced study of one of the world’s most diverse and important regions, and students gain competency in language skills, intercultural awareness and understanding.

Chinese University of Canterbury
3,8(23)Christchurch, New Zealand Top 6% in WorldwideThe Chinese course from University of Canterbury teaches and supervises research on a wide range of topics – literary or cinematic, traditional or modern – focusing on China and the Chinese-speaking world.

Chinese Studies Maynooth University
4,1(51)Maynooth, Ireland Top 15% in WorldwideThe Chinese Studies programme at Maynooth University aims to provide students who already have a background in Chinese language and culture at undergraduate level with an opportunity to specialise in the area of cultural and literary analysis with particular emphasis on the conflict and communication within the Sinosphere and between China and the West.

SOAS-Alphawood - Asian Art SOAS University of London
4,0(32)London, United Kingdom Top 15% in WorldwideThe SOAS-Alphawood - Asian Art programme from SOAS University of London offers a unique programme renowned for its excellence.

Global South Asia Studies Brunel University of London
4,0(130)London, United Kingdom Top 6% in WorldwideThis Global South Asia Studies , MSc degree course offered by the Brunel University of London challenges you to question the notion of South Asia as a bounded region and to rethink it as a dynamic space connected to a global circulation of people, capital, technologies, and ideas in diverse ways.

Asian Studies Leiden University
4,1(107)Leiden, Netherlands Top 2% in WorldwideThe Master’s in Asian Studies at Leiden University is your opportunity to earn a specialised qualification from one of the leading centres for Asian studies in Europe. The programme consists of one-year specialisations in East Asian, South Asian, Southeast Asian as well as the Global Asian specialisation, with an emphasis on a disciplinary approach to the study of Asia.

Chinese Studies University of Liverpool
4,3(140)Liverpool, United Kingdom Top 2% in WorldwideCombine research skills training in modern languages and cultural studies with tailored theoretical and methodological approaches aligned to your proposed research project with the Chinese Studies MRes programme at the University of Liverpool.

Indian Cuisine and Food Culture Manipal Academy of Higher Education
4,1(160)Manipal, India Top 15% in WorldwideIndian Cuisine and Food Culture from Manipal Academy of Higher Education will impart a hands-on, skill oriented intense curriculum on Indian Cuisine and Culture.

Japanese University of Canterbury
3,8(23)Christchurch, New Zealand Top 6% in WorldwideGain skills to do business with Japanese people and multinational companies with the Japanese course from University of Canterbury.

South Asian Studies SOAS University of London
4,0(33)London, United Kingdom Top 15% in WorldwideThe South Asian Studies from SOAS University of London provides exceptional opportunities for advanced study of one of the world’s most diverse and important regions.

Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Asia Studies Victoria University of Wellington
4,1(82)Wellington, New Zealand Top 6% in WorldwideExplore your area of interest in more detail and improve your career prospects by completing this Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Asia Studies programme from Victoria University of Wellington.

Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Asian Studies Victoria University of Wellington
4,1(82)Wellington, New Zealand Top 6% in WorldwideExplore your area of interest in more detail and improve your career prospects with Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Asian Studies programme from VIctoria University of Wellington

Graduate Diploma in Arts in Asia Studies Victoria University of Wellington
4,1(82)Wellington, New Zealand Top 6% in WorldwideThe Graduate Diploma in Arts in Asia Studies programme from Victoria University of Wellington will prepare you to study that subject at postgraduate level, such as the Bachelor of Arts with Honours or the Master of Arts.

Korean Studies SOAS University of London
4,0(33)London, United Kingdom Top 15% in WorldwideThe Korean Studies programme from SOAS University of London is designed either to prepare the student for advanced graduate work in a wide range of subjects related to Korea, or as an end/qualification in itself.

Master of Chinese Victoria University of Wellington
4,1(82)Wellington, New Zealand Top 6% in WorldwideStudy your specialist subject in detail and take the opportunity to contribute to the world's knowledge in that area. Enhance your critical thinking, communication and problem-solving abilities and learn to create and assess new ideas. The Chinese Master is offered at the Victoria University of Wellington.

Chinese Studies and Intensive Language SOAS University of London
4,0(32)London, United Kingdom Top 15% in WorldwideChinese Studies and Intensive Language from SOAS University of London provides an exceptional opportunity to take advantage of the wide range of disciplinary approaches to the study of Chinese societies available at SOAS.

History of Art and Archaeology of East Asia and Intensive Language (Korean) SOAS University of London
4,0(32)London, United Kingdom Top 15% in WorldwideThe History of Art and Archaeology of East Asia and Intensive Language (Korean) programme from SOAS University of London is a two-year programme, combining the strengths of the MA History of Art and Archaeology of East Asia with intensive language training in Chinese, Japanese or Korean.

Asian Studies University College Cork
4,1(114)Cork, Ireland Top 5% in WorldwideThe Asian Studies course at University College Cork provides a global academic context for understanding the rise of East Asia. On this programme we will equip you with a unique set of abilities to engage with the cultural, historic, economic, and political fabric of Asia.