Overview

The East Asian Studies M.A. at Indiana University Bloomington offers a comprehensive and adaptable curriculum focused on one of the world's most rapidly evolving regions. This programme provides students with the unique opportunity to design a bespoke course of study tailored to their specific academic and professional goals. By working closely with expert advisors, learners can explore the complexities of East Asian societies through various disciplinary lenses.

Students may choose to concentrate on a specific country and its language or develop a broader topical expertise that spans the entire region. The curriculum draws from the extensive resources of the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, ensuring a rigorous academic experience.

Why East Asian Studies at Indiana University Bloomington?

The programme is housed within the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures, renowned for its wide-ranging expertise in contemporary politics, ancient philosophy, and linguistics. Students benefit from a diverse faculty whose research covers the breadth of the East Asian experience. The university provides a rich environment for scholarly growth, offering access to specialised libraries and archival resources that support high-level research.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 27271 per year
National fee: USD 27271 per year
Local fee: USD 27271 per year

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

Contemporary Politics
Religion
Literature
Ancient Philosophy
History
Political Science
Linguistics
East Asian Languages

Careers with East Asian Studies

Graduates of this programme are well-prepared for a diverse range of professional paths across multiple sectors. Many alumni secure roles within government agencies, international non-governmental organisations, and global business enterprises. The analytical and cultural skills gained during the course are highly valued in fields such as journalism, law, and archival management.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

East Asian Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bloomington, United States

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Asian studies View 295 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in United States

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

An undergraduate major in East Asian Studies or a strong major in any field in the humanities or in the social sciences with general knowledge of East Asia.

Entering students who have not had the first two years of an East Asian language must make up for this deficiency within the first two years of graduate study

Tuition Fees

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27271 USD / year

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27271 USD / year

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Living costs

Bloomington

United States

1071 - 1733 USD / month

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