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Department of Asian Studies

Faculty of Arts

The Department of Asian Studies offers programs of study that lead to degrees in the Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts and a Ph.D. Our programs offer students the opportunity to learn about the impact of Asian cultures and develop their linguistic competencies in up to ten Asian languages.

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Featured News

New 2025 courses offered in the Department of Asian Studies

Course registration for the 2025/26 Winter Session is coming up soon. Explore a list of new courses (or rare revivals!) offered by the Department of Asian Studies this session. No prerequisites are required, and courses are open to all UBC

Beyond the Books – Alumni Insights with Richard N. Liu, MStJ

Whether you have already locked in an internship, are still cranking out applications, or are hoping to get a peek into the places your Asian Studies degree can take you, you've come to the right place! In this year's Alumni Features series, Beyond

Weaving Memories: Highlights from the UBC Undergraduate Conference of Chinese Studies 3MT 2025

The UBC Undergraduate Conference of Chinese Studies 3-Minute Thesis Competition 2025 (UCCS 3MT 2025) has come to a close, leaving behind an unforgettable experience filled with captivating presentations. Co-facilitated by the UBC Chinese

Asian Area Studies

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Asian Language and Culture

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Asian Language Options

Study and learn up to ten Asian languages.

News

New 2025 courses offered in the Department of Asian Studies

Beyond the Books – Alumni Insights with Richard N. Liu, MStJ

Weaving Memories: Highlights from the UBC Undergraduate Conference of Chinese Studies 3MT 2025

Events

Outdoor Movie Night: SGaawaay K’uuna (Edge of the Knife)

The 9th Annual Hasekura International Symposium

June 24, 2025 - June 25, 2025

Shaken, Not Stirred: Richard Gard, the CIA, and the Invention of Cold War Buddhism

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