Overview

Learning outcomes

Before completion of the East Asian Languages and Civilizations degree at the University of Pennsylvania, each student is required to:

master the requisite linguistic tools and research methods
demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the history and culture of their area of expertise
gain an in-depth expertise in one or more periods and/or subject areas
attain the necessary level of training in their humanistic discipline.

Programme Structure

Regions and areas of study in this program include:

China
Japan
Korea
Mongolia
Inner Asia

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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Credits

20 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies 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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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

It is expected, however, that the applicant will have at least majored as an undergraduate in the field for which they are applying and so would have had a minimum of six semesters of their primary East Asian language as well as some literature, history, or religion courses.

Some background in a second East Asian language is preferred.

Application
Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose
Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
Copies of all college-level transcripts
TOEFL score or IELTS score for non-native speakers of English
Writing Sample.

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

44792 USD / year

≈ 44792 USD / year
Out-of-State

44792 USD / year

≈ 44792 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

44792 USD / year

≈ 44792 USD / year

Additional Details

Most of our PhD programs are fully funded, meaning the program will pay for your tuition and fees, as well as provide you with a minimum stipend of $39,425.

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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Learning outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Philadelphia

Funding

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