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    East Asian Studies

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    Toronto, CAMAIn-person1 year
    CA$64,983.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    40
    Credits
    CA$125.00
    App fee

    East Asian Studies at University of Toronto is a 40-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in Toronto, CA. Tuition is CA$64,983.

    About the program

    Covers cultures of China, Japan, and Korea in fields including history, literature, philosophy, cinema, and cultural studies, both modern and premodern. Offered in three tracks: coursework, major research paper, and thesis.

    Focus: both
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 16, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Internet-based TOEFL must achieve a minimum score of 100/120 and 22/30 on the writing and speaking sections
    IELTS
    optional
    Min 7.0 (Academic) with at least 6.5 for each component

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    Eligible for Canada's Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

    CA$18,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does East Asian Studies at University of Toronto cost?
    The total estimated tuition for East Asian Studies at University of Toronto is CA$64,983 across 40 required credits.
    Is East Asian Studies at University of Toronto online or in-person?
    East Asian Studies at University of Toronto is offered in-person.
    How long does East Asian Studies at University of Toronto take to complete?
    East Asian Studies at University of Toronto is structured around 1 year and 40 credits.
    What GPA is required for East Asian Studies at University of Toronto?
    Per the program's published guidance: B+ standing in the final year
    What work-permit options follow East Asian Studies at University of Toronto?
    Post-completion work rights for East Asian Studies at University of Toronto: Eligible for Canada's Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)