Asian Studies

368 Master's degrees in Asian Studies

University of California, Riverside4,8(8)

Riverside, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Southeast Asian Studies

The Southeast Asian Studies M.A. at the University of California, Riverside is a two-year, full-time postgraduate programme. It offers specialised tracks in research or community engagement, focusing on the diverse arts, rituals, and cultural identities of the region and its global diasporas through interdisciplinary study.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$24,010/yr

University of Melbourne4,2(116)

Melbourne, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Contemporary Chinese Studies

The Contemporary Chinese Studies program at University of Melbourne is a vibrant interdisciplinary program accommodating a wide range of interests. You’ll develop a comprehensive understanding of the people, environment, cultures, society, politics, and economy of contemporary China.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$35,308/yr

Columbia University4,3(91)

Manhattan, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Japanese Pedagogy

The MA in Japanese Pedagogy at Columbia University provides students with theories and practices essential for a qualified instructor of Japanese at the college or pre-college level.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$40,548/yr

University of Liverpool4,3(125)

Liverpool, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Chinese Studies

Combine research skills training in modern languages and cultural studies with tailored theoretical and methodological approaches aligned to your proposed research project with the Chinese Studies MRes programme at the University of Liverpool.

M.Res. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$34,400/yr

Peking University4,0(7)

Beijing, China Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Chinese Law

The Master of Laws (LL.M.) Program in Chinese Law at Peking University is a Graduate Law program offered by Peking University Law School，focusing on Chinese civil and commercial law. The language of instruction is English.

LL.M. Full-time On-campus

1 year$23,425/yr

University of Göttingen4,2(28)

Göttingen, Germany Top 1% in Worldwide

Modern Indian Studies

Modern Indian Studies from University of Göttingen unites perspectives from the humanities, the social sciences and economics.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 yearsFree

Australian National University3,8(58)

Canberra, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies

The Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies program at the Australian National University includes intensive options for busy professionals, and online options* for those based remotely, alongside traditional face-to-face seminars with leading global experts on the Middle East and Central Asia.

Master Full-time On-campus

1½ year$38,276/yr

San Francisco State University3,9(7)

San Francisco, United States Top 7% in Worldwide

Chinese

The Chinese MA program offered at San Francisco State University provides insight into one of the world’s oldest civilizations and inspire the student to view the modern world from alternative perspectives.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$9,870/yr

University of St Andrews4,4(21)

Saint Andrews, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Middle East, Caucasus and Central Asian Security Studies

During the MLitt in Middle East, Caucasus and Central Asian Security Studies at the University of St Andrews develop an in-depth understanding of the political and security dynamics of the Middle East, Caucasus and Central Asia.

M.Litt. Full-time On-campus

1 year$40,696/yr

SOAS University of London4,1(41)

London, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

South Asian Studies

The MA South Asian Studies from SOAS University of London provides exceptional opportunities for advanced study of one of the world’s most diverse and important regions.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$34,359/yr

University College Cork4,3(169)

Cork, Ireland Top 2% in Worldwide

Chinese - Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages

The Chinese - Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages degree delivered by the University College Cork aims to provide students with the theoretical knowledge and professional competencies required to teach Chinese effectively to speakers of other languages in a variety of contexts globally and in Ireland.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$23,314/yr

University of Pennsylvania4,3(22)

Philadelphia, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

East Asian Languages and Civilizations

The East Asian Languages and Civilizations program of University of Pennsylvania is both a gateway into higher-level graduate study and preparation for careers in teaching, administration, and professions in the public and private sectors.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$65,616/yr

University of Cambridge4,4(62)

Cambridge, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Asian and Middle Eastern Studies by Research (Japanese Studies)

The Asian and Middle Eastern Studies by Research (Japanese Studies) course from the University of Cambridge provides initial research training and aims to develop students' linguistic and methodological sophistication.

M.Phil. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$51,370/yr

University of Oregon4,0(25)

Eugene, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Asian Studies

The Asian Studies from University of Oregon program is administered by the Asian studies committee, which is composed of faculty members with Asian specializations.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$34,386/yr

The Chinese University of Hong Kong3,9(13)

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR) Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Japanese Studies

The Japanese Studies programme at The Chinese University of Hong Kong promotes the integration of teaching and research in Japanese studies at an advanced level. It aims to introduce students to integrate different disciplinary and methodological approaches, allowing them to develop as capable and independent researchers in Japanese studies.

M.Phil. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$5,998/yr

University of California, Berkeley4,3(94)

Berkeley, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

South and Southeast Asian Studies

This South and Southeast Asian Studies program from University of California, Berkeley offers emphases in the following languages and cultural traditions: Hindi, Urdu, Indonesian, Sanskrit, Tibetan, Tamil, and Khmer.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$6,570/yr

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)4,2(74)

Beverly Hills, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Teaching Asian Languages

The Teaching Asian Languages programme at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is a comprehensive M.A. degree. This full-time course provides professional training in pedagogy and linguistics. It is designed for students with a bachelor's degree who wish to master the instruction of Chinese, Japanese, or Korean.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$36,297/yr

University of Auckland4,1(20)

Auckland, New Zealand Top 1% in Worldwide

Asian Studies

Engage in advanced scholarship and contribute your own research to the existing knowledge in your field with this Master of Arts in Asian Studies from University of Auckland.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$25,789/yr

The City University of New York4,2(40)

New York City, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Adolescent Chinese

The Adolescent Chinese programme at The City University of New York is a comprehensive Master of Science in Education. This graduate degree offers flexible study modes, including online and hybrid formats, across 36 to 48 credits. It prepares students for professional certification in secondary education within New York.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$31,635/yr

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology3,9(12)

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR) Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Global China Studies

The Master of Science (MSc) Program in Global China Studies offered by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is an interdisciplinary program which focuses on four broad subject areas, Economic and Social History, Comparative Humanities, Contemporary China, and Quantitative Social Analysis, providing students global and local perspectives on China’s past and present.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$20,419/yr