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    Master of Arts in East Asian Studies

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    New Haven, USMAIn-person1 year
    $50,900.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    21.7%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    20
    Cohort
    students
    $105.00
    App fee

    Master of Arts in East Asian Studies at Yale University is a 1-year, in-person MA program based in New Haven, US. Tuition is $50,900.

    About the program

    Multidisciplinary program providing broad understanding of the people, history, culture, contemporary society, politics, and economy of China, Japan, Korea, or a transnational region within East Asia. Designed for students preparing for doctoral study in East Asian disciplines or seeking a terminal degree for professional careers.

    Focus: both

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 2, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min minimum GRE score (combination of verbal and quantitative scores) of 308
    TOEFL
    required
    Min minimum TOEFL score of 105 on the internet-based test
    IELTS
    optional
    Min minimum IELTS score of 7.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $41,666.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Arts in East Asian Studies at Yale University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts in East Asian Studies at Yale University is $50,900.
    Is Master of Arts in East Asian Studies at Yale University online or in-person?
    Master of Arts in East Asian Studies at Yale University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Arts in East Asian Studies at Yale University take to complete?
    Master of Arts in East Asian Studies at Yale University is structured around 1 year.
    How competitive is Master of Arts in East Asian Studies at Yale University?
    Master of Arts in East Asian Studies at Yale University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 21.7%.
    How large is the Master of Arts in East Asian Studies at Yale University cohort?
    Master of Arts in East Asian Studies at Yale University typically enrolls around 20 students per cohort.