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University of Washington
Overview
University of Washington / Department of Asian Languages and Literature is located in Seattle, WA, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Chinese language and literature | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Japanese language and literature | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | South Asian language and literature | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Chinese language and literature | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Japanese language and literature | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | South Asian language and literature | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Buddhist studies | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Korean language and literature | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Buddhist studies | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Korean language and literature |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 5 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE 2 Foreign Languages General exam, thesis or 2 research papers |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Thesis Required General exam |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
81
Applied
25
Accepted
14
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | December 15th | Not reported | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0 | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Master's degree in related field, minimum GPA of 3.0 |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | January 15 |
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
49
Total Graduate Students
34%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 0% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 0% |
| White or Caucasian | 38% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 22.45% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | 4.08% |
Gender
Male (46%)
Female (53%)
Faculty
18
Total faculty
Full-time - 14
Part-time - 4
Male (12)
Female (6)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Textual, linguistic, philological, and literary study of languages and literatures of Asia |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
Seattle, WA 98195
United States
United States
Contact
Michael Shapiro
Phone: 206-543-2100
Phone: 206-543-2100
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