98 Master's in Asian Studies in North America

The Asian Studies at California State University Long Beach provides a comparative understanding of the cultural, economic, and socio-political significance of Asia in the 21st century. It requires competency in one or more Asian languages. To achieve this, MA students are encouraged to study abroad for part of their course work.

The Asian Studies - Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language degree at California State University Long Beach targets native speakers or near-native speakers of Chinese who would like to become a Chinese language instructor either in the United States or in China.

The American Indian Higher Education (Certificate NDP) program from The University of Arizona will give you the graduate-level professional development required if you are currently working with or plan to work with American Indian students in higher education, especially in Indian institutions.

Over one billion people speak some form of Chinese. Modern Standard Chinese, the official language of China, is the most widely spoken language in the world. Chinese characters, invented circa 1,200 B.C. and still in use today, have been central to the development of writing in other Asian countries such as Japan, Korea and Vietnam. University of Washington offers the Chinese programme.

The South Asian Studies Master of Arts at Harvard University offers a rigorous exploration of regional texts and traditions. This full-time programme focuses on cultural and social practices through diverse disciplinary lenses. Students engage in intensive language study and research within a world-class academic environment.

The Teaching Asian Languages programme at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is a comprehensive M.A. degree. This full-time course provides professional training in pedagogy and linguistics. It is designed for students with a bachelor's degree who wish to master the instruction of Chinese, Japanese, or Korean.

The Adolescent Chinese programme at The City University of New York is a comprehensive Master of Science in Education. This graduate degree offers flexible study modes, including online and hybrid formats, across 36 to 48 credits. It prepares students for professional certification in secondary education within New York.

The East Asian Studies programme at New York University offers a comprehensive master level curriculum. This public study mode course provides deep insights into Asian Studies and Literature. Students engage in rigorous academic training over a standard duration to master complex regional dynamics and cultural histories.

The Ohio State University’s East Asian Studies Interdisciplinary Program Master of Arts program allows you to develop your Chinese, Japanese or Korean language skills while also designing your own personalized interdisciplinary study of East Asia. 

The Binghamton University Department of Asian and Asian American Studies offers graduate studies leading to the Master of Arts (MA) degree. Our program is committed to promoting intercultural understanding and rigorous scholarship of Asian societies, cultures, histories, languages and migrations, as well as preparing students for success in a global environment.

The Sigur Center for Asian Studies offered by George Washington University at the Elliott School administers the M.A. program in Asian Studies and offers students many valuable resources and opportunities.

The East Asian Languages and Cultures - East Asian Cultures programme at the University of Kansas is a comprehensive postgraduate degree. This full-time course typically spans two years of study. Students engage in deep cultural analysis and language training, benefiting from the expertise of nationally recognised scholars.

Brandeis University's Master of Arts program in Teaching Chinese at Brandeis University at the College Level prepares students who have already obtained a foreign master’s degree in teaching Chinese to be instructors at the collegiate level in the United States.

The M.A. degree in Southeast Asian Studies at University of Wisconsin Madison is an interdisciplinary program designed to meet the unique needs of those seeking expertise for a disciplinary doctoral degree and those seeking a terminal M.A. en route to a wide range of careers in Southeast Asia, including employment in business, journalism, and various government and international organizations.

The Master of Arts program in Southeast Asian Studies from University of Washington offers students a framework within which to carry out the interdisciplinary study of the peoples and nations of insular and mainland Southeast Asia―Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor Loro’sae, and Viet Nam. 

The International Studies - China Studies program at the University of Washington offers students the opportunity to develop a substantial understanding of Chinese culture, history, society, and contemporary issues. 

The East Asian Studies Center offers the interdisciplinary East Asian Area Studies MA program offered by University of Southern California.

Understanding the languages and cultures of China and Japan is essential for anyone working globally today.  The East Asian Studies - Accelerated Master's Program is offered at The University of Arizona. 

The South and Southeast Asian Studies programme at University of California, Berkeley is a public M.A. degree. This two-year course offers advanced training in regional languages and literatures. Students develop deep cultural expertise and research skills through intensive seminars and a supervised Master's thesis.

The Asian Languages and Civilizations program of the University of Colorado at Boulder is designed to offer students maximum general exposure to the long sweep of Chinese literary and cultural history, as well as the opportunity to delve into the study of a particular period, field, topic or genre