98 Master's in Asian Studies in North America

The M.A. program in Japanese Language & Linguistics at University of Hawaii at Manoa is designed to produce Japanese language specialists who are trained in all the fields of Japanese Linguistics.

The M.A. degree in Chinese Literature is offered at University of Hawaii at Manoa in the field of Chinese literary and cultural studies with further emphasis on genre studies, literary history, or literary theory and criticism. 

This program in Asian Studies offered by Cornell University, is designed for students who did not major in Asian Studies as undergraduates or who want more work in language and area studies before entering the professional, business, or Ph.D. fields. 

The South Asian Studies programme at Columbia University offers a comprehensive master level exploration of the region's diverse cultures and histories. This public study mode course provides students with rigorous academic training over a standard duration, focusing on the complex societal dynamics of South Asia.

The Master of Arts Degree in Russian, East European, and Central Asian Studies from University of Washington involves interdisciplinary study which allows students a great deal of flexibility in designing a course of study to meet career goals calling for area expertise.

The Asian Languages and Civilizations - Chinese MA program from Arizona State University provides our scholars with the chance to deepen their academic and societal understanding of China while continuing to study in depth, the language.

The Master of Arts in Asian Studies at the University of Utah is designed to prepare our students to become global citizens, versed in the languages and cultures of the region, with the intellectual flexibility to combine area studies and professional competence, and cognizant of the complex linkages that define the profound relevance of Asia for the United States today.

The East Asian Studies programme at Stanford University offers a comprehensive M.A. degree focused on the research and culture of the region. This full-time course provides students with access to a world-class centre for global studies, ensuring a deep academic engagement with East Asian history, society, and language.

The Japanese program of the University of Massachusetts Amherst is part of the College of Humanities & Fine Arts and leads to the Master of Arts degree.

The Master of Arts program in South Asian Studies from University of Washington offers students a framework within which to carry out the interdisciplinary study of the peoples and nations of the South Asian subcontinent – India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Afghanistan, and Bhutan. 

The East Asian Studies programme at Yale University offers a comprehensive master level curriculum. This public study mode course focuses on the cultures and societies of China, Japan, and Korea. Students engage in advanced interdisciplinary research across the humanities and social sciences during their residency.

Our master’s in East-West Psychology with a concentration in Asian Contemplative and Transcultural Studies from California Institute of Integral Studies is a two-year, online M.A. program consisting of 36 units. 

The East Asian Studies programme at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is a comprehensive postgraduate degree designed for interdisciplinary exploration. This full-time Master of Arts course allows students to specialise in specific regional cultures while developing a professional understanding of the East Asian landscape.

Contemporary Asian and Asian American Studies from Stony Brook University integrates the study and teaching of both Asian and Asian American studies.  

The American Indian Studies programme at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is a prestigious M.A. degree. This full-time course spans two years and focuses on interdisciplinary research. Students engage with diverse academic departments to gain expertise in indigenous histories, cultures, and social issues.

Understanding the languages and cultures of China and Japan is essential for anyone working globally today. The East Asian Studies degree is offered at The University of Arizona. 

The East Asian Studies programme at the University of Oregon offers a comprehensive interdisciplinary minor. Students explore regional history, culture, and languages through a flexible curriculum. This undergraduate minor provides a deep understanding of the East Asian region while maintaining a global academic perspective.

The Translation and Interpreting - Chinese programme at The City University of New York is a 30-credit Master of Arts degree. Available for full-time study over two years or part-time over five years, this course provides professional training in localization and oral interpretation between the English and Chinese languages.

The South Asia Regional Studies program of University of Pennsylvania is intended to give students a broad background knowledge of South Asia and further their competence in an Asian language so that they may enter a career in business, law, non-profit or government work.

The Asian Studies M.A. at the University of Oregon is a comprehensive postgraduate programme focusing on East, South, and Southeast Asia. This public study mode course offers an interdisciplinary curriculum across various humanities and social sciences, providing students with deep regional expertise over a two-year duration.