Overview

The East Asian Studies Interdisciplinary Program at The Ohio State University places heavy emphasis on interdisciplinary study as well as the development of appropriate language skills as a foundation for work in related professional and academic careers.

Key facts

Students of the program can study with dozens of faculty in multiple disciplines and have access to a library collection of East Asian language materials and numerous study abroad opportunities.The degree prepares students for continuing study of East Asia in a discipline-specific PhD program or for non-academic careers in government or the military; pre-college and community college education; administration of non-profit institutions with related cultural missions; the private sector in fields such as law, journalism, business, etc.

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Columbus, United States

Disciplines

Asian studies View 96 other Masters in Asian 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

Electronic copy of official transcripts for all previous academic work
Current CV/resume
Writing sample
A two-part statement of purpose no more than three pages in length:
PART I: two pages, double-spaced, explaining why the applicant wishes to pursue an interdisciplinary graduate program in East Asian Studies (which is not the same as programs offered by the departments of East Asian Languages and Literatures, History, etc.) at The Ohio State University, including career goals, research interests, and probable major field of study, and indicating the relationship of past experience to these goals and interests.
PART II: one page, double-spaced, explaining both the applicant’s previous East Asian language training and goals, indicating which language they will study at OSU, and listing specific faculty members and their departments at OSU with whom the applicant would like to work and whom the applicant has contacted;
Three letters of recommendation

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

14318 USD / year

≈ 14318 USD / year
Out-of-State

14318 USD / year

≈ 14318 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14318 USD / year

≈ 14318 USD / year

Living costs

Columbus

United States

940 - 1520 USD / month

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

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