Overview

The last few decades have witnessed the growing importance of China, India, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, and other parts of Asia in the world's geopolitical and economic spheres. Contacts and cultural exchanges between North America and Asia are increasing in scope in every sphere.

Key Features

The diverse student population of UTSC is a case in point. Global Asia Studies aims to meet the rising demand for knowledge about Asian societies, cultures, and contemporary politics while also working to meet the distinct needs and experiences of UTSC students.

As a program, Global Asia Studies (Hons) at University of Toronto speaks to the uniqueness of UTSC as a campus and to Scarborough as a community. It aims to offer a cohesive and constantly renewed curriculum that presents an open and accessible interpretation of Asia and its place in the World. Faculty expertise extends into the fields of history, law, languages, literature, media, politics, religion, arts and visual culture.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Asia and its Histories

Global Asia Studies

Media and Globalization

The Arts of South Asia

Gender and Social Institutions in Asia

Asian Religions and Culture

Global Buddhism in Historical and Contemporary Societies

Culture and Society in Contemporary South Asia

Mughals and the World, 1500-1858 AD

Sub-Continental Histories: South Asia in the World

Modern Chinese History

West Asia and the Modern World

Visualizing Asia

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

89

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

20 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

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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

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

89

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants are required to present a senior level/Grade 12 English course for admission consideration

An International Baccalaureate Diploma, including English HL or SL is required for admission

English is the language of instruction and examination at U of T, and success in our degree programs requires a high level of English language proficiency

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Tuition Fees

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63570 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

6100 CAD / year

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Living costs

Toronto

Canada

1502 - 2563 CAD / month

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Key Features

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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Living costs

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