China Studies

Overview

Students in this Graduate Program in China Studies from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem  also expand their understanding in China’s interactions with Asian and European cultures in the pre-modern era, as well as the culture, society, and politics of traditional, modern, and contemporary China.

The importance of the program is derived from its interdisciplinary nature, combining various fields of study and research methodologies in both the humanities and social sciences. Students in the program will be joining a vibrant academic community and enjoy opportunities for stimulating scholarly exchanges through international workshops and conferences as well as guest lectures by world-renowned scholars, sponsored by the Louis Frieberg Center for East Asian Studies and the Confucius Institute at the Hebrew University.

Unique Value Proposition – Why Us?

• The Department of Asian Studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem is the oldest of its kind in Israel and one of the largest departments in the Faculty of Humanities. It is home to more than 300 undergraduate and graduate students specializing in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and India & Indonesia Studies.

• The department maintains an environment of close cooperation between students and faculty in a wide array of extracurricular activities (e.g., conferences, workshops, and film screenings).

• The department is characterized by a tradition of excellence in research and teaching

Career and Networking

Our graduates work in academia, business and industry, and government sectors.