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Asian Civilizations

Saint Mary's College of California
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 27,054 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,104 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Deadline Apr, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Moraga, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Asian Civilizations at The University of Iowa is a MA programme in Engineering over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Asian Civilizations programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: USD 27,054 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,104 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  5. Location: Iowa City, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Asian Civilizations programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:

  1. Design Engineer
  2. R&D Engineer
  3. Project Engineer
  4. Systems Engineer
  5. Technical Consultant
  6. Engineering Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Individual Chinese for Advanced Students
  2. Individual Hindi for Advanced Students
  3. Individual Sanskrit for Advanced Students
  4. Individual Japanese for Advanced Students
  5. Asian Studies
  6. Individual Korean for Advanced Students
  7. MA Thesis
  8. Readings in Chinese History
  9. Special Readings
  10. Independent Research

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Admission Requirements:
  • The Master of Arts program in Asian Civilizations requires a minimum of 30 s.h. of graduate credit, including 24 s.h. earned in residence at the University of Iowa. All students must maintain a g.p.a. of 3.00 or higher. Detailed information on degree requirements is sent to all applicants.
  • You must first submit the online application to the Graduate College and pay the $60 application fee by credit card ($100 for international applicants).
  • A research paper
  • A statement of purpose
  • Application for Graduate Awards
  • A Teaching Assistant Application
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • A set of your unofficial academic records/transcripts uploaded on your Admissions Profile. If you are admitted, official transcripts will be required before your enrollment.
  • Your official GRE scores from Educational Testing Service (the University\'s institutional code is 6681).
  • International students may also be required to submit TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores to comply with the university\'s English Language Proficiency Requirements.
  • Once recommended for admission, international students must send a Financial Statement.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 27,054 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,104 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 27,054 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,104 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact The University of Iowa directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Saint Mary's College of California

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Saint Mary's College of California

Moraga, United States

Saint Mary's College of Californiais aprivateCatholic college inMoraga, California, United States. Established in 1863, it is administered by theDe La Salle Brothers. The college offers...

University Profile
  • Application Deadline Apr, 2027
  • Start Date Aug, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months