Overview

The East Asian Studies programme at Yale University provides a rigorous interdisciplinary framework for the advanced study of the peoples and cultures of East Asia. This master level course is designed to facilitate a deep understanding of the region through diverse academic lenses, including history, literature, and social sciences. Students benefit from a vibrant intellectual community dedicated to high-level scholarship.

Why East Asian Studies at Yale University?

Yale University serves as a global hub for regional expertise, housing the Council on East Asian Studies (CEAS) within the MacMillan Center. The institution provides an unparalleled environment for scholars, offering access to world-class librarians, curators, and language lectors. Students are supported by a distinguished faculty specialising in transregional studies and specific expertise in Mongolian, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese history and culture.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 50900 per year
National fee: USD 50900 per year
Local fee: USD 50900 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum draws from a wide range of departments to provide a holistic view of the region. Modules may include:

Anthropology
Comparative Literature
East Asian Languages and Literatures
Film and Media Studies
History of Art
Political Science
Religious Studies
Sociology
Slavic Languages and Literatures

Careers with East Asian Studies

Graduates of this programme are prepared for diverse professional paths that require deep regional knowledge and analytical skills. The academic rigour of the course supports transitions into doctoral research, international affairs, and cultural consultancy. By engaging with the Council on East Asian Studies, students build networks with visiting scholars and postdoctoral associates, enhancing their global career prospects in both public and private sectors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The program of study for completion of the degree on the one-year track consists of eight term courses that must include two terms of language study at or above Yale’s third-year level (unless the language requirement has already been met through previous study or native fluency), plus six other courses selected from the University’s offerings of advanced language study and seminars related to East Asia at the graduate level.

For those who meet the language requirement at matriculation, two of the required eight courses may be advanced training in a particular discipline (e.g., economics, history, political theory, statistics, etc.) with no explicit focus on East Asia, but related to the student’s professional goals.

The course of study must be approved by the Director of Graduate Studies (DGS).

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Haven, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

$80 application fee or fee waiver

Recommendations from two teachers and one counselor

School Report with transcript

English proficiency test results - recommended for non-native English-speakers

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Tuition Fees

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50900 USD / year

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50900 USD / year

≈ 50900 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

50900 USD / year

≈ 50900 USD / year

Living costs

New Haven

United States

1380 - 2110 USD / month

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