Department of Asian Languages and Literatures
Minneapolis, MN
10
Students
Urban
Setting
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University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus / Department of Asian Languages and Literatures is located in Minneapolis, MN, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Asian literatures, cultures, and media |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 2 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | Yes |
Degree Requirements
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
40
Applied
9
Accepted
5
Enrolled
Applying
55
Application Fee - Domestic
75
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 2nd | January 2nd | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | 3 letters of recommendation | |
| International Students | Exam | Details | TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 |
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 7 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | January 5 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships |
Student Body
10
Total Graduate Students
Not Reported
International Breakout (representing other countries)
100%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 10% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 10% |
| White or Caucasian | Not Reported |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | Not Reported |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | Not Reported |
Gender
Male (70%)
Female (30%)
Faculty
14
Total faculty
Full-time (9)
Part-time (5)
Male (5)
Female (9)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Gender studies, post-colonial theory, poetics and poetic theory, film studies, post modernist thought |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 2,500 |
Location & Contact
Address
100 Church Street, SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455-0213
United States
Minneapolis, MN 55455-0213
United States
Contact
Ray Wakefield
Phone: 612-625-5000
Phone: 612-625-5000