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    Master of Engaging Asia

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    Canberra, AUMEngagingAsIn-person18 months
    A$80,550.00
    Tuition
    over 18mo
    35%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    72
    Credits
    A$150.00
    App fee

    Master of Engaging Asia at Australian National University is a 72-credit, 18-month, in-person MEngagingAs program based in Canberra, AU. Tuition is A$80,550.

    About the program

    The program immerses students in Asian studies through compulsory courses on engaging Asia and social conflict, comparative courses on histories, activism, and methods, thematic clusters on regional transformations, international engagement, and social challenges, plus applied courses in business, management, environment, development, and policy. It emphasizes building skills for professional engagement with Asia, including optional language learning.

    Focus: coursework
    QS World University Rankings: 30
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Semester 1 2027
    Dec 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min minimum score of 155 for Verbal Reasoning, 155 for Quantitative Reasoning and 4.0 in Analytical Writing
    V 155 · Q 155
    TOEFL
    required
    Min An overall score of 80, with a minimum of 20 in Reading and Writing and 18 in Speaking and Listening.
    IELTS
    required
    Min An overall score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component of the test.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    Not eligible on its own (Australian Post-Study Work visa requires 2 academic years of study; this program is 1.5 years).

    A$36,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Engaging Asia at Australian National University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Engaging Asia at Australian National University is A$80,550 across 72 required credits.
    Is Master of Engaging Asia at Australian National University online or in-person?
    Master of Engaging Asia at Australian National University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Engaging Asia at Australian National University take to complete?
    Master of Engaging Asia at Australian National University is structured around 18 months and 72 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Engaging Asia at Australian National University?
    Per the program's published guidance: GPA 5/7
    How competitive is Master of Engaging Asia at Australian National University?
    Master of Engaging Asia at Australian National University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 35%.