Program Overview
The East Asia Region Studies at Vytautas Magnus University is a Master 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 East Asia Region Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Lithuania 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 5.5
- Tuition: EUR 2,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,600 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Kaunas, Lithuania
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the East Asia Region 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
- Worlds Regions and Area Studies
- Research Project No. 1
- International Relations in East Asia
- Research methods and academic writing
- Orientalism and Occidentalism in International Relations
- Japanese Language and Culture (one level)
- Korean Language and Culture (one level)
- Chinese Language and Culture (one level)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Bachelor degree diploma in Political Science, the Humanities or other Social Science field. It is recommended that applicants, who have not studied in a Political Science undergraduate programme, should have 6 ECTS in Social Science, 4 ECTS in Humanities and 10 ECTS in Political Science.
- Proof of English Language:Minimum requirements for English language are TOEFL 87 iBT/534 PBT, IELTS 5.5. or any other official document from an official institution showing you had courses in English or studied English language and have at least B2 level.
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 2,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,600 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 2,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,600 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 5.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Vytautas Magnus 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 Vytautas Magnus University
Vytautas Magnus University
Kaunas, Lithuania
Vytautas Magnus University(VMU) (Lithuanian:Vytauto Didžiojo universitetas, VDU) is a public university inKaunas,Lithuania. The university was founded in 1922 during theinterwar periodas an...
University Profile- Application Deadline Oct, 2026
- Start Date Feb, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
