Overview

Key features

This goal is attained through the creation of an effective network of communication and cooperation among the stakeholders (scientists, entrepreneurs, political arena, non-governmental actors and members of the press) having diverse interest areas. Therefore, the Asian Studies Program is carried out in close cooperation with the business world and various institutions, such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Only by this way, the Asian Studies program at METU Middle East Technical University could contribute to the realms of culture, art, business, media and politics.

Through an inter-disciplinary perspective, the program seeks to utilize the existing data accumulation and diverse methodologies in various social sciences such as history, sociology, political science, international relations, economy and social policy.

The diverse profile of faculty, students and alumni as well as the wide range of fields our courses cover reflect the truly interdisciplinary nature of Asian Studies Program at METU.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Asia in World Affairs

The Asia Pacific Region in the Global World

Economic and Social Development in East Asia

Social Sciences and Area Studies (3-0)3

Contemporary China

Contemporary Southeast Asia: Issues, Development, and Evolution

Modern History of China (3-0)3

The United States and Major Powers in Asia

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-26 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ankara, Turkey

Disciplines

Asian studies

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

International Graduate Students' Registration Form: The form is expected to be downloaded by the student and filled, including the student's signature.
ALES / GRE Score Sheet: The score sheets are valid for five years from the exact date they are announced. Students who used to be registered in one of the graduate programs of METU and then either canceled the registration on their own will or were dismissed from the program are not asked to provide a new ALES / GRE score only if they have not been registered to graduate programs of METU for one academic year at max.
English Proficiency Score (METU EPE / IELTS / TOEFL / PTE Academic)
One photo
Identity page of your passport
Residence Permit Card: Required only if the student has a residence permit card before the registration to METU.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

1500 USD / year

≈ 1500 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

42 USD / year

≈ 42 USD / year

Additional Details

National students: 837 TL (per semester)

Living costs

Ankara

Turkey

1600 - 2350 TRY / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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