Overview

Dive into the rich culture of East Asia

The major in East Asian studies requires an emphasis on either China or Japan, a minimum of 11 courses, and a culminating senior or honors thesis. The department offers three minors: East Asian studies, Chinese and Japanese.

The major in East Asian Studies at Bucknell University offers a comprehensive view of the past and present of some of the world's oldest and and most vibrant cultures. Join our faculty to explore the region from many perspectives, including:

Language

Literature

Arts

History

Politics

Philosophy

Religion

Science

Technology

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Arts

Asian History

Asian Cultures

Asian Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-10 00:00:00

Language

English

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lewisburg, United States

Disciplines

Asian studies View 505 other Bachelors 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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130

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit your personal essays electronically through the application website you choose.

Pay the nonrefundable $40 application fee electronically when you apply or request a fee waiver through the application website.

Official secondary school transcript in certified English translations, if applicable.

Mid-year Report and/or copy of your updated transcript, if applicable.

Common Application teacher evaluation form in English.

Early Decision Agreement form, including all required signatures (for early decision applicants only).

Copy of biographical photo page of passport.

All applicants to all of Bucknell's degree programs are required to have completed a minimum of two years of a foreign language (in the same language) in secondary school.

All applicants to all of Bucknell's degree programs are required to have completed a minimum of two-and-a-half years of college-preparatory mathematics.

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

69976 USD / year

≈ 69976 USD / year
Out-of-State

69976 USD / year

≈ 69976 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

69976 USD / year

≈ 69976 USD / year

Living costs

Lewisburg

United States

1000 - 1500 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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