504 Bachelor's degrees in Asian Studies in United States

Whether you are taking your first step toward learning about Asia or you bring some background experience, an Asian Languages and Cultures major at the University of Wisconsin Madison will expand your ability to think and work across cultural and linguistic boundaries.

The International Studies (East Asian Studies) programme at University of Missouri - Columbia is a multidisciplinary bachelor degree. This public study mode course explores the culture, history, and politics of China, Japan, and Korea, preparing students for global careers through a bespoke, multicultural curriculum.

The Linguistics - Chinese Language and Linguistics programme at University at Buffalo is a comprehensive bachelor degree. This public course combines scientific linguistic analysis with intensive language training. Students explore communication through a flexible study mode, focusing on the structure and culture of Chinese.

The Linguistics - Japanese Language and Linguistics B.A. at University at Buffalo is a comprehensive public programme. Students explore the science of communication and word structures over a four-year duration. This full-time course combines rigorous linguistic analysis with intensive Japanese language specialisation.

Learn to speak, read and write Japanese with the Japanese Certificate in Temple University’s College of Liberal Arts.

South Asia includes India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives, Afghanistan and Tibet. University of Washington's Asia Studies students are expected to gain proficiency in a South Asian language (Hindi, Urdu, Bengali and Sanskrit are offered regularly at all levels) and to pursue a course of study that includes both disciplinary concentration and interdisciplinary breadth. 

University of Washington's B.A. in Korean is a gateway for students to engage with a culture whose art, music, and technological innovations shape lives around the globe. Students learn to read, write, and converse in Korean through careful and extensive study of Korean literature, popular culture, and linguistics.

University of Washington's B.A. in South Asian Languages and Cultures combines advanced language study in Hindi or Sanskrit with courses on the literatures and cultures of South Asia. Alumni, as multilingual professionals with in-demand skills, find an advantage entering business and nonprofit work, STEM fields, graduate programs, and more across the globe.

Over a third of the world lives in China, India and Pakistan, and Japan – what would it be like to be able to talk with people in these countries, learn from them as they speak, and experience different cultures from the inside? A major in North Carolina State University's Asian Languages includes coursework in not only language, but history, literature, media, and popular culture.

The China Studies programme at Stanford University offers a comprehensive BA degree focused on Chinese language, culture, and history. This full-time undergraduate course provides students with deep insights into East Asian civilisation, fostering critical thinking and communication skills through rigorous academic training.

The scope of Asian Studies program at Clark University is broad, covering some of the world’s oldest cultures. Through hands-on learning and study abroad opportunities, you’ll explore firsthand the history, politics, economics, and cultures of the eastern, southeastern, and southern regions of Asia.

The Asian American Studies programme at University of California, Irvine (UCI) explores the historical and global experiences of Asian communities. This bachelor degree, offered in a public study mode, provides a deep analysis of cultural and political structures through a comprehensive curriculum over its duration.

The Asian Studies programme at the University of Cincinnati is a four-year, full-time BA degree. This interdisciplinary course explores the languages, history, and politics of Asia. Students gain cultural fluency and analytical skills through a public study mode, preparing them for diverse global career opportunities.

The Japanese Studies program from DePaul University focuses on Japanese language, literature and culture.

The Chinese programme at the University of Oregon offers a comprehensive exploration of one of the world's oldest civilisations. This full-time degree develops critical language skills and cultural literacy. Students gain a competitive edge in the globalised workplace through rigorous linguistic and historical study.

Stretching from Japan to the Arab world, Asia is the largest and most populous continent in the world and home to an array of diverse cultures and political structures. We offer a Asian Studies - Interdisciplinary program from University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. 

The Chinese programme at the University of California, Santa Barbara offers a comprehensive exploration of one of the world’s most influential cultures. This full-time undergraduate degree provides students with deep linguistic proficiency and cultural expertise, preparing them for diverse global career opportunities.

The Japanese BA program offered at San Francisco State University focuses on developing proficiency in the language in a socio-cultural context by offering a variety of language training courses and by conducting courses in culture and literature in Japanese.

The Asian Studies programme at the University of Oregon offers a comprehensive interdisciplinary degree. Students engage in full-time study of Asian languages, history, and culture. Established in 1942, this long-standing programme provides a robust academic foundation for those seeking to understand Asia’s global influence.

The Asian American Studies programme at University of California, Riverside is a comprehensive bachelor degree delivered in a public study mode. This interdisciplinary course examines the diverse histories, migrations, and cultural identities of Asian diasporic communities within the United States and the Pacific Rim.