The Department of Asian Studies is one of the leading Asian Studies programs in Canada, offering over 80 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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UBC Asian Studies Class of 2021 Graduates Yearbook

 
Congratulations, UBC Asian Studies Class of 2021!

Dr. Sunera Thobani Announced as Recipient of the Dean of Arts Award for 2020/21

 
Congratulations to UBC Asian Studies Professor Dr. Sunera Thobani as recipient to the Dean of Arts Award for 2020/21! 

Dr. Leo Shin and Dr. Colleen Laird Awarded Public Humanities Faculty Fellowships

 
Congratulations to UBC Asian Studies professors, Dr. Leo Shin and Dr. Colleen Laird, who have been awarded a Public Humanities Faculty Fellowship for 2021-2022! The fellowships are awarded annually to support research excellence among
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