Overview

At University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, we offer both a Master of Arts (M.A.) and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in East Asian Languages and Cultures.

Key Features

Both the Master's and Doctoral programs embody that conviction in concept and design. Graduate students in the Department are encouraged to develop breadth of vision in their approach to East Asia, spanning historical periods, academic disciplines, and geographical boundaries, testing theories and methods and critically assessing their usefulness in understanding the cultures of East Asia.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

East Asian Civilizations

History East Asian Religions

The Chinese Language

Art in China

Traditional China

Modern China

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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103

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Urbana, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies Asian studies View 96 other Masters in Asian studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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103

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General requirements

Applicants must have earned at least a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college in the United States or a comparable degree from a recognized institution of higher learning abroad. A grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (A=4.0), or comparable GPA for an international applicant, for last two years of undergraduate study is a minimum requirement for admission.

International applicants must meet minimum requirements based on their country of origin. Please note that proposed programs of study may require a higher GPA than the Graduate College's minimum standard.

Applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit proof of English proficiency with an acceptable TOEFL or IELTS score or by qualifying for an English proficiency waiver.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

31266 USD / year

≈ 31266 USD / year
Out-of-State

31266 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14474 USD / year

≈ 14474 USD / year

Living costs

Urbana

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

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Scholarships Information

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