Overview

Program in Asian Studies / Program in Asian Studies is located in Washington, DC, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Arts (MA)	Asian Studies	International health policy and programs
Master of Arts (MA)	Asian Studies	Culture, art, and relations of asia
Master of Arts (MA)	Asian Studies	History of modern Asia
Master of Arts (MA)	Asian Studies	Research methods
Master of Arts (MA)	Asian Studies	International development
Master of Arts (MA)	Asian Studies	China/Taiwan
Master of Arts (MA)	Asian Studies	Global communication and public diplomacy
Master of Arts (MA)	Asian Studies	Science, technology, and international affairs
Master of Arts (MA)	Asian Studies	International relations of Asia
Master of Arts (MA)	Asian Studies	International economics, political economy, and business
Master of Arts (MA)	Asian Studies	Japan
Master of Arts (MA)	Asian Studies	Asian business and development
Master of Arts (MA)	Asian Studies	International security policy
Master of Arts (MA)	Asian Studies	Conflict and conflict resolution
Master of Arts (MA)	Asian Studies	Korea
Master of Arts (MA)	Asian Studies	Politics and policy in asia

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	6

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE/GMAT Optional 1 Foreign Language Thesis Optional Optional thesis; required Capstone project

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

53

Applied

49

Accepted

19

Enrolled

Applying

80

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	January 7th	January 7th	No
Spring deadline	October 1st	October 1st	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE/GMAT Optional
Master's Degree Requirements	Resume; statement of purpose; 2 letters of recommendation; transcripts
Doctoral Degree Exam	N/A

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 600 TOEFL IBT score: 100
IELTS: Required	IELTS Paper score: 7

Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$82,220

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Application deadlines for financial awards	January 7
Types of financial support available	Research Assistantships Federal Work-Study

Student Body

44

Total Graduate Students

40%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	Not Reported
Black or African American	9.09%
White or Caucasian	29%
American Indian or Alaska Native	Not Reported
Asian	15.91%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	4.55%
Unknown	4.55%

Gender

Male (43%)

Female (56%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	International relations of east Asia; Asian security; Asian politics; Asian history; Asian economic development
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 1957 E Street, NW
Washington, DC  20052
United States

Contact Dr. Gregg Brazinsky
Director, Asian Studies Program
Email: brazinsk@gwu.edu
Phone: 202-994-0987

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