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Asian Studies M.A. Program in Interdisciplinary Asian Languages, Cultures, and Research University of California, Berkeley in United States
Degree Level
Master's
Field of study
Anthropology
Funding
Available
Deadline
Dec 1, 2026
Country
United States
University
University of California, Berkeley
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Asian Studies M.A. at the University of California, Berkeley is an interdisciplinary graduate program for students who want to study the languages, cultures, histories, and societies of Asia. The program spans regions from Northeast Asia to South and Southeast Asia and enables students to build an individualized course of study across the humanities and interpretative social sciences.
Students conduct in-depth research in a chosen area of specialization while taking coursework in multiple departments. The curriculum supports advanced training in Asian languages, with students developing reading knowledge of at least one—and often two—Asian languages. Each student works closely with the Student Affairs officer and a faculty mentor to design a customized academic plan suited to their research interests and future goals.
The Asian Studies Graduate Group is housed in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures within Berkeley's Division of Arts and Humanities and College of Letters and Science. Students benefit from connections with faculty and programs in Anthropology, Buddhist Studies, East Asian Languages and Cultures, Film/Media Studies, Geography, History, History of Art, Journalism, Music, Philosophy, Religion, South and Southeast Asian Studies, Sociology, and related fields.
Research and learning are supported by Berkeley's extensive library resources and the six major area centers of the Institute of East Asian Studies, which host lectures and conferences throughout the year. The Bay Area also offers access to diverse Asian communities, museums, performing arts organizations, religious institutions, and cultural and professional networks.
The program prepares graduates for doctoral study and professional careers related to Asia.
Funding details
Available
What's required
Applicants should meet the University of California, Berkeley Graduate Division and Asian Studies MA admission requirements. The program requires graduate-level interdisciplinary study of Asia, with students gaining reading knowledge of at least one Asian language and often two. The GRE is not required. Detailed requirements should be confirmed on the program's application website.
How to apply
Review the Asian Studies MA program website and Berkeley Graduate Division admissions requirements. Submit the application and required materials through the university's graduate admissions process by December 1, 2026.
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