MA East Asian Studies at University of Arizona

Programme overview

Understanding the languages and cultures of China and Japan is essential for anyone working globally today. At the master's level, the Department of East Asian Studies offers two types of degrees: an Area Master's and a General Master's. The Area M.A. allows you to focus on China or Japan as preparation for a doctorate. The General M.A. allows you to choose China or Japan or a combination of both, but is best if you do not intend to pursue a doctorate.

Faculty: College of Humanities | Duration: 2 years / 34 units | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tucson, AZ, United States

What you will study

MA Program (China/Japan Area MA and General MA) Requirements: The department requires 33 units for the MA degree and that a minimum of 25 units be completed in the East Asian Studies Department. No more than 3 units of independent studies may be counted. All the student’s required course work must be taken at the 500 level or above;

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Entry requirements

Graduate College minimum (applies to all programmes; departments may add requirements): regionally accredited bachelor's degree or comparable international degree and a minimum 3.00 GPA for degree programmes on a 4.00 scale. The Graduate College does not require the GRE, though individual programmes may. Programme-specific requirements are listed in the Graduate Admissions Guide.

Domestic applicants: USD 15,500 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

International applicants: USD 35,800 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Non-Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

Spring semester begins January 13 and fall semester begins August 23 for undergraduate international students; for graduate students spring begins January 14 and fall August 25.

Graduate application deadlines are set by each department; see the Graduate Admissions Guide for departmental deadlines.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions

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