Overview
An array of East Asian courses in other areas such as political science, sociology, anthropology, art, law, history, and business is also available, as are interdisciplinary programs with the departments of Religion and History and the Interdepartmental Committee in Comparative Literature and Society. The department’s close ties with various East Asian institutions in New York City and abroad provide a stimulating cultural environment.
Education
The East Asian Languages and Cultures program from Columbia University, which requires a minimum of three years of study in an East Asian language for admittance, is designed to prepare qualified full-time students for the Doctor of Philosophy degree.
Students participate in a variety of courses, colloquia, and seminars designed to provide the student with historical breadth and critical acumen, the ability to read and analyze texts in East Asian languages, and the skills necessary to carry out original research.
Programme Structure
Students participate in a variety of:
- Courses
- Colloquia
- Seminars
designed to provide the student with:
- Historical breadth and critical acumen
- The ability to read and analyze texts in East Asian languages
- The skills necessary to carry out original research
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 84 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Asian studies View 18 other PhDs in Asian studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Students must submit one transcript showing courses and grades per school attended, a statement of academic purpose, and three letters of evaluation from academic sources.
- All international students whose native language is not English or whose undergraduate degree is from an institution in a country whose official language is not English must submit scores of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or IELTS.
Tuition Fee
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53576 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26788 USD per semester during 84 months. -
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53576 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26788 USD per semester during 84 months. -
In-State
53576 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26788 USD per semester during 84 months.
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Scholarships Information
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