Overview
The Asian Languages and Literature department from University of Washington ranks among the best in the country for graduate studies. Its reputation for rigorous scholarship and academic quality make it an excellent choice for the pursuit of a graduate degree.
Features
- The Department of Asian Languages and Literature ranks among the best in the country for graduate studies.
- Its reputation for rigorous scholarship and academic quality make it an excellent choice for the pursuit of a graduate degree. The Department's graduate programs provide professional training in the description, analysis, and critical interpretation of Asian languages and literary texts.
- The Department seeks to develop in its students a solid competence in and sensitivity to language and text, as well as an understanding of appropriate literary, linguistic, or cultural theory.
- There are several research areas in which the Department has achieved particular renown. These include the following: literary history, analysis, and interpretation; linguistics; philology; epigraphy, paleography, and the history of writing systems; religious studies; and language pedagogy.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- The Department seeks to develop in its students a solid competence in and sensitivity to language and text, as well as an understanding of appropriate literary, linguistic, or cultural theory.
- There are several research areas in which the Department has achieved particular renown. These include the following: literary history, analysis, and interpretation; linguistics; philology; epigraphy, paleography, and the history of writing systems; religious studies; and language pedagogy.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Deadline: December 15
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Literature 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
- Completed application. Fill out the the Graduate School online application. Be sure to upload any required documents as well (listed below).
- Unofficial transcript(s) from all previous universities attended. (We will ask for official transcripts from any applicant who accepts our offer of admission)
- Academic writing sample (in English). This is strongly recommended for all programs, required for Japanese. The writing sample should not be a translation; academic essay recommended. There is no required format or page limit requirement.
- Statement of purpose that describes your academic goals and proposed course of study at the University of Washington (not to exceed five double-spaced pages).
Tuition Fee
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International
31530 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 31530 USD per year during 72 months. -
National
31530 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 31530 USD per year during 72 months. -
In-State
18057 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18057 USD per year during 72 months.
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Scholarships Information
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