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

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 120 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Seattle, United States

Disciplines

Literature Asian studies View 20 other PhDs in Asian studies in United States

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Academic 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 Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

33171 USD / year

≈ 33171 USD / year
Out-of-State

33171 USD / year

≈ 33171 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

19011 USD / year

≈ 19011 USD / year

Living costs

Seattle

United States

1480 - 2580 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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