UBC’s Department of Asian Studies is widely acknowledged as one of the finest in North America and offers two graduate degree programs: a Master of Arts (MA) and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

The Department of Asian Studies graduate programs are led by exceptional faculty members who are specialists in languages, literature, religion, thought and history of East, South and Southeast Asia. We also offer one of the most diverse language programs which includes instruction in nine Asian languages: Cantonese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Hindi-Urdu, Persian, Punjabi, Sanskrit and Tibetan.

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Mostafa Abedinifard Delivers Keynote at Wits Centre for Diversity Studies Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa

 
On October 17, 2024, Dr. Mostafa Abedinifard, Assistant Professor at UBC, delivered a keynote speech titled The Pitfalls and Promises of Humour in Advancing Social Justice at the 10th Annual Conference of the Wits Centre for Diversity Studies,

Pasang Yangjee Sherpa speaks at Stockholm World Water Week

 
Our Assistant Professor of Lifeways in Indigenous Asia, Pasang Yangjee Sherpa was recently invited to speak at the Stockholm World Water Week panel "Protecting Himalayan Source Waters for Regional Peacebuilding", co-hosted by the U.S. Department

Asian Studies New Faculty Spotlight – Hiromi Aoki

 
Meet our faculty members in Asian Studies and learn more about their background and passions! In this Faculty Spotlight, we introduce you to Dr. Hiromi Aoki, our new Assistant Professor of Teaching in Japanese Language and Culture! Prior to joining
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