Asian Studies: Global Asian Studies
Master
The master's specialisation Global Asian Studies is designed for students interested in examining Asia from a regional or thematic perspective.
With an expansive curriculum, this one-year master's gives you the opportunity to delve deep into your specific disciplinary area of interest within the field of Asian Studies. Explore the countries of your choice from a wide range of disciplinary perspectives, including history, , art history, critical heritage, philosophy, religion, political economy, International Relations, sociology, language and linguistics or anthropology. As the programme does not have a language requirement, students can choose from a broad range of electives not limited to a single country or discipline, and tailor their programme to their research interests.
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English
Title
Master of Arts
Duration
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ECTS credits
ECTS
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a student-centred system based on the student workload required to achieve the objectives of a programme of study. Its aim is to facilitate the recognition of study periods undertaken by mobile students through the transfer of credits. The ECTS is based on the principle that 60 credits are equivalent to the workload of full-time student during one academic year.
Accreditation
Tuition fee 2026/2027
EU/EEA
The EU/EEA rate is the regular fee for students from within the EU/EEA.
€ 2,694
Admission
Admission URL
(Dutch) https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/education/study-programmes/master/asian-studies/global-asian-studies/admission-and-application/admission-requirements
Application requirements
Information not availableLanguage requirements
- 6.5
- IELTS overall band
- 90
- TOEFL internet based
- 169
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English
- 180
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English
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| Tuition fees | |
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| € 2,694 | |
Non-EU/EEAThe non-EU/EEA rate is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA. |
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InstitutionalThe institutional rate is for all students who have already obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree and who want to start a second programme leading to a degree at the same level or at a lower level. |
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| Start date | App. deadline EU/EEA | App. deadline Non-EU/EEA |
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| 1 Sep '26 | 15 May '26 | 1 Apr '26 |
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