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    Master of Arts (M.A.) in East Asian Languages and Cultures

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    Berkeley, USMAIn-person2 years
    $63,170.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    $155.00
    App fee

    Master of Arts (M.A.) in East Asian Languages and Cultures at University of California-Berkeley is a 2-year, in-person MA program based in Berkeley, US. Tuition is $63,170.

    About the program

    Offers MA and PhD in Chinese and Japanese languages with focus on literature, literary criticism, comparative studies, cultural history, linguistics, or specified periods, requiring solid grounding in classical and modern versions of the primary language. Prepares students to become scholars and teachers of advanced university-level courses.

    Focus: research

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min There is no minimum acceptable score
    TOEFL
    required
    Min All applicants from countries in which the official language is not English are required to take TOEFL or IELTS (waived if one year full-time US coursework with B or better); scores >2 years old not accepted. See Graduate Division for details.
    IELTS
    required
    Min All applicants from countries in which the official language is not English are required to take TOEFL or IELTS (waived if one year full-time US coursework with B or better); scores >2 years old not accepted. See Graduate Division for details.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $21,600.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Arts (M.A.) in East Asian Languages and Cultures at University of California-Berkeley cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts (M.A.) in East Asian Languages and Cultures at University of California-Berkeley is $63,170.
    Is Master of Arts (M.A.) in East Asian Languages and Cultures at University of California-Berkeley online or in-person?
    Master of Arts (M.A.) in East Asian Languages and Cultures at University of California-Berkeley is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Arts (M.A.) in East Asian Languages and Cultures at University of California-Berkeley take to complete?
    Master of Arts (M.A.) in East Asian Languages and Cultures at University of California-Berkeley is structured around 2 years.
    What GPA is required for Master of Arts (M.A.) in East Asian Languages and Cultures at University of California-Berkeley?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale
    What work-permit options follow Master of Arts (M.A.) in East Asian Languages and Cultures at University of California-Berkeley?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Arts (M.A.) in East Asian Languages and Cultures at University of California-Berkeley: 12 months OPT (US)