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Tuition USD 17,160 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 7,116 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Degree MA
Deadline 2004-02-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Honolulu, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Asian Studies at University of Hawaii at Manoa is a MA programme in Humanities, 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 humanities. 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 Studies 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. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. English requirement: IELTS 7
  4. Tuition: USD 17,160 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 7,116 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
  5. Location: Honolulu, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Asian Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. China
  2. Japan
  3. Korea
  4. Okinawa
  5. The Philippines
  6. South Asia
  7. Southeast Asia

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Students applying for admission to the master\xc2\x92s program must submit the following completed materials:

To the Graduate Division (all students):

  • Completed graduate application form with fees.
  • Copy of transcript from each school attended.
  • Transcript should be sent from school you attended directly to UHM Graduate Admissions Office. Do not send the transcripts yourself.
  • Official GRE (Graduate Record Examination) score report, aptitude test only.
  • International students, please submit an official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score report
  • Requirements for international students.

To the Asian Studies Program:

  • Two letters of recommendation using this Recommendation Form. Please tell the person to send the recommendation directly to us. We prefer a hardcopy letter, but email is acceptable if a hardcopy is sent later.
  • A 10 page writing sample.
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Asian Studies Information form

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 17,160 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 7,116 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 17,160 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 7,116 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Hawaii at Manoa 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 University of Hawaii at Manoa

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University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, United States

University of Hawaii at Manoa is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...

University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2004-02-18
  • Start Date 2018-09-01
  • Language English
  • Credits 30