Overview

Led by faculty from disciplines across the curriculum with teaching and research expertise in the Asian region, we offer a major and a minor, and sponsor activities and events beyond the classroom — often in collaboration with other academic departments and divisions.

Highlights

The Asian Studies program from College of the Holy Cross offers:

A dynamic interdisciplinary approach that combines the humanities, social sciences, arts and culture, and language study

Access to a robust cocurricular program of campus speakers, visiting artists, panel discussions, symposia and exhibitions in the Cantor Art Gallery

Active engagement with the arts on campus, including opportunities to assist with gallery exhibitions, and participate in music, dance and theatre performances

Study abroad options in China, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Vietnam and Japan and opportunities to travel to Asia for short courses in May and the summer months

The opportunity to study four years of Chinese language

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Asia

Fashion & Consumption

Art and Power in Asia

Asian American Studies

Elementary Chinese

Intermediate Chinese

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

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100

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Asian studies View 516 other Bachelors in Asian studies in United States

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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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application or Coalition Application

Holy Cross Certification of Finances Form

Bank letter or financial affidavit

TOEFL or IELTS scores (for non-native English speakers)

High school transcripts

Two letters of recommendation

Application fee of $60

Tuition Fee

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International

63650 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 63650 USD per year during 48 months.
National

63650 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 63650 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

63650 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 63650 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Worcester

1100 - 1620 USD /month

Living costs

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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