Overview

The Liberal and Interdisciplinary Studies - Asian Studies program at University of North Carolina Greensboro is ideal for students interested in deepening their knowledge of mainland and maritime East Asia, Southeast Asia, and South Asia. In the degree program, you will learn about Asian history, geography, religions, political and social issues, music and arts, literature, and film.

Key facts

Students regularly receive Fulbright research and teaching awards and U.S. State Department Critical Language Scholarships.
This program takes an interdisciplinary approach, involving courses shared with more than 30 departments and programs across campus, so students can pursue a breadth of interests.
Students are often honored with membership in the nationally renowned Phi Beta Kappa honor society for the liberal arts and sciences, nomination for UNCG’s prestigious Student Excellence Award, membership in UNCG’s Phi Beta Delta International Scholars Honor Society, and completion of UNCG’s Global Leadership Program.
Coursework focuses on understanding and responding appropriately to ongoing international and global issues.
Students complete a senior research project with a faculty member related to their chosen major concentration.
There are plenty of opportunities to participate in a wide range of interculturally focused curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular experiences, including study abroad.
Study abroad experience is required and helps you gain intercultural competence.
Students complete at least six credits of advanced foreign language.
Volunteer and internship opportunities with local nonprofits assisting refugee and immigrant communities are available.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Design Thinking
The Contemporary World
Literature of Migration
Systems Thinking
Global Trade
Global Human Rights
Dignity, Identity, and Power

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Greensboro, United States

Disciplines

Liberal Arts Asian studies View 1426 other Bachelors in Liberal Arts in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

Submit $65 application fee.
Official English language proficiency score report.
Copy of valid passport (photo/signature page only).
Official transcripts from each college/university attended.
Freshmen: GPA 2.5 minimum on 4.0 U.S or equivalent scale (weighted, U.S. high school only).

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

24012 USD / year

≈ 24012 USD / year
Out-of-State

24012 USD / year

≈ 24012 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7661 USD / year

≈ 7661 USD / year

Living costs

Greensboro

United States

1001 - 1540 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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