The Master's Degree Programme in East Asian Studies (EAST) gives you a unique opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of the dynamic societies of contemporary East Asia.

East Asia is the foremost dynamic region in the world. This Master's track is organized around the achievements, opportunities, and challenges facing East Asia. Taught by international staff affiliated with the Centre for East Asian Studies Groningen this International Relations Master's program focuses on the political economy and international relations of China, Japan, and Korea.

The Contemporary Asian and Middle Eastern master's programme at the University of Tartu provides a comprehensive overview of Asian and Middle Eastern economies, politics, cultures, societies and languages (e.g. Japanese, Chinese, Korean) and opportunities to study different languages (e.g. Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Arabic).

The Department of Asian Studies currently offers an English-language graduate program in the China section only. The MA program includes a wide variety of courses on Chinese history, archaeology, philosophy, intellectual history, political thought, traditional China’s interaction with Asian and European cultures, as well as culture, society, and politics in traditional, modern, and contemporary China.

The research master's in Asian Studies gives you access to Leiden University's leading expertise in the countries of Asia, from their politics and literature to their languages.

Explore the major political, economic, and historical issues affecting Asian diplomacy, business, security, culture, and more. Focus and refine your studies with thematic or professional specializations.

Zhejiang University (ZJU) is the first in China to grant a master's degree in China Studies approved by the Ministry of Education. Compared to similar programs in the country, the Master of China Studies (MCS) program has the largest enrollment, with the most complete curriculum and the most extensive international cooperation. It is a model brand of ZJU in high-level international education. In November 2014, the Zhejiang University Institute of China Studies (ICS) was established.

The MA Global Diplomacy: South Asia online programme will deepen your understanding of international affairs and contemporary diplomatic practice with a regional focus on South Asia and Afghanistan. This programme will give you a theoretically and historically informed understanding of the practice of international diplomacy, broadly conceived, and its applications in South Asia.

The MA in Asian Art Histories programme cultivates a new generation of art historians, curators, art writers, and exhibition-makers. It is a global pioneer to focus on Asian modern and contemporary art histories.

The Eurasian MA is an interdisciplinary program that combines Anthropology, History, Literature, Political Science, Religious Studies and Sociology. We define Eurasia inclusively, comprising not just the five post-Soviet republics of Central Asia, but Xinjiang, Mongolia, Afghanistan, the Caucasus, Russia, and Eastern Europe. We believe the Eurasian MA will allow you to explore a wide range of intellectual interests, to receive rigorous training in your chosen field, and to take an interdisciplinary approach to whatever research questions you develop.

This English-language MA reflects the requirements of social cohesion as well as the labour market and is aimed at building state institutions in a harmonious society. Taking into consideration the specificity of the Caucasus region, the programme will train qualified and competitive specialists in the following disciplines: Anthropology, Linguistics, Political Science, and International Relations.

The College of Liberal Arts, Journalism, and Communication at OUC offers this Master’s of China Studies program for international students with a keen interest in China who hope to broaden their previous studies or experiences of China, and for those who may have had little exposure to China in their studies to date and are limited by their Chinese language ability. It also aims to equip advanced, specialized personnel with a sophisticated and comprehensive understanding of China.

Do you already have a bachelor's degree in East Asian studies, or a degree in the humanities or social sciences coupled with a strong knowledge of East Asian culture? The M.A. program in East Asian Studies at HLS will allow you to expand your study of East Asia and develop a deeper understanding of the language and culture of China, Japan, or Korea. While many students in the master's program plan to pursue a Ph.D. in a related field, the M.A. is excellent preparation for nonacademic careers in government service, journalism, business, law, or areas where strong language skills and regional expertise are critica

The Master of Arts in China and Regional Studies (CRS) is a comparative area studies programme that aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to examine the multifaceted theoretical and empirical debates surrounding China's engagements with African countries, and its neighbouring countries in Asia and Pacific region.

Looking for an English-language interdisciplinary M.A. program that offers research-based, innovative, and critical perspectives on contemporary India? Want to analyze and understand the social, economic, political, and cultural transformations that characterize India today? Like to become part of a vibrant, stimulating center in an international academic environment? If your answer to these questions is yes, then apply now for the M.A. program in Modern Indian Studies at the CeMIS!