The Department of Asian Studies is one of the leading Asian Studies programs in Canada, offering over 350 courses that cover Asian culture, thought, religion, and languages.

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I changed my academic track to Asian Studies as it is such a unique program, enriched with highly specialized faculty members along with their profound research on Asia; particularly socio-cultural and historical concerns, and intersectional issues like gender, race and social justice.

Parboti Roy
PhD Candidate

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Meet the new faculty members in Asian Studies

 
With another academic year upon us, we’re excited to welcome new faculty members to the Asian Studies family!

Japanese Language Program welcomes Kyoai Gakuen University students with cultural exchange event

 
This past summer, the Japanese Language Program welcomed eight students from Kyoai Gakuen University in Japan for a cultural exchange event.

4 New courses on Modern Arabic language and culture offered in 2022/23 Winter Session

 
UBC Asian Studies is launching its Modern Arabic language and culture courses in the fall.
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