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    Master of Arts in Asian Studies

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    Tallahassee, USMAIn-person2 years
    $36,429.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    100%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    1
    Cohort
    students
    31
    Credits
    $30.00
    App fee

    Master of Arts in Asian Studies at Florida State University is a 31-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Tallahassee, US. Tuition is $36,429.

    About the program

    Interdisciplinary program requiring core colloquium, Asian history, social science, arts and humanities coursework, electives, and intermediate proficiency in an Asian language such as Chinese, Japanese, or Arabic. Culminates in comprehensive exam or thesis defense.

    Focus: both

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jul 1, 2026
    Spring 2027
    Nov 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min percentile ranking of 50 or higher on the verbal, quantitative, and writing sections. This equates to about 150 in both the verbal and quantitative portions and a 4 in the writing section. WAIVED UNTIL 2026
    V 150 · Q 150
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL: 80 (iBT); or Paper 550 (from secondary sources)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS: 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $14,400.00
    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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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Arts in Asian Studies at Florida State University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts in Asian Studies at Florida State University is $36,429 across 31 required credits.
    Is Master of Arts in Asian Studies at Florida State University online or in-person?
    Master of Arts in Asian Studies at Florida State University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Arts in Asian Studies at Florida State University take to complete?
    Master of Arts in Asian Studies at Florida State University is structured around 2 years and 31 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Arts in Asian Studies at Florida State University?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 (on a 4.0) in all work attempted while registered as an upper-division undergraduate student
    How competitive is Master of Arts in Asian Studies at Florida State University?
    Master of Arts in Asian Studies at Florida State University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 100%.