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Master of Regional Studies - East Asia

Harvard University

  • Cambridge, United States
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

Master of Arts in regional studies of East Asia.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop disciplinary knowledge and research literacy in Regional Studies - East Asia. Apply critical thinking
  • Clear communication
  • And relevant practical or analytical methods to further study or professional contexts.

Career outcomes

  • Academia
  • Diplomacy
  • Military
  • Business
  • Media
  • Finance

Curriculum

  • Students choose courses across disciplines to fit their plans
  • With areas of study in China
  • Japan
  • Korea or multiple countries
  • And access to the Harvard-Yenching and Fung libraries. A statement of purpose with a detailed plan of study and a writing sample are required.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor degree or equivalent (three- or four-year degree for international applicants)
  • Transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation and statement of purpose
  • GRE
  • Writing sample and personal statement depend on the programme
  • TOEFL iBT 5 (Speaking 4.5) or IELTS 7 (Speaking 6.5) unless the undergraduate degree was taught in English.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree or equivalent (for international applicants a three- or four-year degree from an institution of recognised standing).

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 5.5 (new 1-6 scale
  • IELTS 100 on the old 120 scale for tests before 2026-01-21) with Speaking 4.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results
  • Personal Statement
  • Recommendation Letters.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme page for requirements and the deadline
  2. Which varies by programme. Apply online in the GSAS Applicant Portal opens in September
  3. Fall admission only and pay the 105 USD fee by credit card
  4. Waivers are available. Upload transcripts
  5. Three recommendation letters
  6. Statement of purpose
  7. Proof of English proficiency
  8. a writing sample or GRE where the programme asks. Visa documents are not needed at application
  9. Admitted international students receive visa information later.

Other costs

Tuition per year$59,048 USD
Application fee$105 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusCambridge
Faculty or schoolHarvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
DepartmentDepartment of Regional Studies - East Asia
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value30
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Applications closed

    12 Jan 2026

    Closed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.