Program Overview
The Asian Studies (2 Years): Chinese Studies at Leiden University is a MA programme in Humanities 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 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 (2 Years): Chinese Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: EUR 16,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,984 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Leiden, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Asian Studies (2 Years): Chinese Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- theory: 25%
- practice: 60%
- self study: 15%
- Studying abroad is required.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Knowledge minimum: Applicants should have completed components at the bachelor\'s level equivalent to at least 30 ECTS on at least three out of six disciplines of one or more East Asian countries or regions.\nProven knowledge of sinological traditions and of pre-modern and modern China.\nSufficient command of Chinese, at least level 4 (new HSK) or Level 3 (TOCFL).
\nPrevious education: A bachelor\'s degree from a university, equivalent to the level of a Dutch academic bachelor\'s degree, in Humanities or Social Sciences.
\nAdditional language requirements:
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C2
- IELTS overall band: 7
- TOEFL paper based: 600
- TOEFL computer based: 250
- TOEFL internet based: 100
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 16,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,984 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 16,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,984 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Leiden University 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 Leiden University
Leiden University
Leiden, Netherlands
Leiden University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-04-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months