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

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    Los Angeles, USMAIn-person2 years
    $36,297.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    11%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    6
    Cohort
    students
    36
    Credits
    $140.00
    App fee

    Master of Arts in Asian Languages and Cultures (M.A.) at University of California-Los Angeles is a 36-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Los Angeles, US. Tuition is $36,297.

    About the program

    The M.A. program in Teaching Asian Languages offers diverse courses on the socio-cultural and linguistic foundation of Asian languages, best practices for teaching, learning, and using Asian languages, heritage and second language acquisition articulation of K-16 standards, assessment methods, and emerging trends in technology and Asian language teaching.

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    18th Globally by Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026 | 17th in National Universities by U.S. News and World Report 2026

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min no minimum GRE score
    TOEFL
    required
    Min 87
    IELTS
    required
    Min 7.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $28,767.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Arts in Asian Languages and Cultures (M.A.) at University of California-Los Angeles cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts in Asian Languages and Cultures (M.A.) at University of California-Los Angeles is $36,297 across 36 required credits.
    Is Master of Arts in Asian Languages and Cultures (M.A.) at University of California-Los Angeles online or in-person?
    Master of Arts in Asian Languages and Cultures (M.A.) at University of California-Los Angeles is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Arts in Asian Languages and Cultures (M.A.) at University of California-Los Angeles take to complete?
    Master of Arts in Asian Languages and Cultures (M.A.) at University of California-Los Angeles is structured around 2 years and 36 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Arts in Asian Languages and Cultures (M.A.) at University of California-Los Angeles?
    Per the program's published guidance: B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better
    How competitive is Master of Arts in Asian Languages and Cultures (M.A.) at University of California-Los Angeles?
    Master of Arts in Asian Languages and Cultures (M.A.) at University of California-Los Angeles reports an acceptance rate of approximately 11%.