BA/BS in East Asian Studies

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada•QS 2027 #96

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BA/BS in East Asian Studies is a bachelor's degree in Asian Studies programme taught at University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. Tuition is CAD 729 per credit for local students.

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Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Asian Studies

Local tuition: CAD 729 / credit

Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

This Bachelor of Arts in East Asian Studies combines high-level language study in Chinese, Korean, or Japanese with study of the region's culture and history, through coursework covering linguistics, history, and topics such as anime and Taiwanese studies. The major requires 30 to 48 senior-level units, including 12 units in East Asian Studies courses (6 at the 400 level) plus 9 units in one chosen language alongside specific core courses, with the foundational course EASIA 101 mandatory; a minor requires 15 to 42 units with 6 units at an advanced level. The program is based in the Faculty of Arts, in the Humanities Centre on the University of Alberta's Edmonton campus. It suits students seeking intercultural communication, market research, and analytical thinking skills for careers in diplomacy, international business, translation, cultural affairs, or education, particularly roles connected to East Asian markets.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Direct entry from high school. Admission to the Faculty of Arts is competitive: applicants present 5 Grade 12 subjects, including English Language Arts 30-1 and four more from an approved list (one 30-level Fine Arts course, Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Aboriginal Studies 30, Social Studies 30-1, Mathematics 30-1/30-2/31, Physics 30, Science 30, Computer Science Advanced CTS, or a 30-level language other than English); only one Fine Arts subject may count. There is no fixed minimum average — the Faculty of Arts' three-year admission-average trend is low-to-mid 70s, but averages vary by year and meeting them does not guarantee a seat. No portfolio or audition is required for this major.

Application Details

Application Deadline: Domestic applicants apply directly to the University of Alberta, not through a provincial service: for Fall 2027 entry the application window opens 1 October 2026 and the deadline for most programmes is 1 March 2027, though several limited-enrolment programmes close earlier (Juris Doctor, 1 December 2026; Dental Hygiene, 1 November 2026) or later (Bachelor of Design and BFA programmes, 1 May 2027); Spring and Summer 2027 admission also opens 1 October 2026, while Winter intake is limited to a few programmes. International applicants use the identical published dates and online application; the university states no separate international closing date. The 1 March deadline is firm and late applications are not accepted, but admission decisions are then issued on a rolling basis, and offers made before 1 April must be accepted by 1 May 2027. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About University of Alberta

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Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1908

Students: 46,201

QS rank: #96

Programs: 652

Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in East Asian Studies award?

University of Alberta awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Asian Studies on completion of this programme.

How much does BA/BS in East Asian Studies cost?

Tuition is CAD 729 per credit for local students.

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