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    East Asian Studies (MA)

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    Durham, USMAIn-person2 years
    $139,760.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    54%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    20
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    $105.00
    App fee

    East Asian Studies (MA) at Duke University is a 30-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Durham, US. Tuition is $139,760.

    About the program

    The program offers interdisciplinary training covering East Asian politics, societies, history, and cultures, with strengths in literature, modern history, anthropology, film, media, visual studies, capitalism, and religious studies. Students develop individual research projects culminating in either an MA thesis or two revised research papers, alongside proficiency in one East Asian language.

    Focus: both
    QS: 61

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 31, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min GRE General Required; GRE Subject Optional
    TOEFL
    required
    Min 90 (100 preferred)
    IELTS
    required
    Min Applicants with TOEFL scores of 100 and above, IELTS scores of 7 and above, or Duolingo scores of 120 and above are preferred.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $33,744.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does East Asian Studies (MA) at Duke University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for East Asian Studies (MA) at Duke University is $139,760 across 30 required credits.
    Is East Asian Studies (MA) at Duke University online or in-person?
    East Asian Studies (MA) at Duke University is offered in-person.
    How long does East Asian Studies (MA) at Duke University take to complete?
    East Asian Studies (MA) at Duke University is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    How competitive is East Asian Studies (MA) at Duke University?
    East Asian Studies (MA) at Duke University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 54%.
    How large is the East Asian Studies (MA) at Duke University cohort?
    East Asian Studies (MA) at Duke University typically enrolls around 20 students per cohort.