Overview

East Asian Studies from Jawaharlal Nehru University covers various dimensions of modern and contemporary East Asia – China, Japan, and Korea – one of the most dynamic and significant regions of the world today.

Key facts

The key objective is to impart an interdisciplinary knowledge and understanding of the foreign policy, government and politics, society and culture and political economy of the respective areas. Students can explore new and emerging themes such as East Asian regionalism, the evolving East Asian Community, the rise of China, resurgence of Japan and the prospects for reunification of the Korean peninsula. Additionally, the Centre lays great emphasis on enhancing language skills. A total number of 73 students are currently registered (about 41 in Chinese Studies, 13 in Japanese studies and 14 in Korean Studies) in the PhD. Programme.

Currently, there are fourteen faculty members in the Centre. Each faculty member specializes and teaches courses in an area of her/his interest in the region.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Chinese Economic Patterns & Development

Chinese Political System

China’s Foreign Policy & International Relations

Communist Movement In China 1921-1949

Modern History Of Japan

Government & Politics In Japan

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-07-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Delhi, India

Disciplines

Asian studies View 17 other Masters in Asian studies in India

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Foreign Nationals applying for admission as self financing students are required to provide detail of the Bank account, etc. with their application forms and a certificate from their respective bankers to the effect that they have sufficient funds available in their bank account to sustain their studies in India for the duration of the programme.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

2000 USD / year

≈ 2000 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4 USD / year

≈ 4 USD / year

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