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East Asian Studies (PhD)

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #32

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University of Toronto offers East Asian Studies (PhD), a doctorate in Asian Studies programme in Toronto, Canada. Tuition for international students is CAD 9,240 per year (CAD 8,448 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Doctorate
Field: Asian Studies
Local tuition: CAD 8,448 / year
International tuition: CAD 9,240 / year

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Program details

Overview

The PhD in East Asian Studies is offered by the Department of East Asian Studies at the University of Toronto, alongside a Master of Arts in the same field, across two fields: Classical East Asian and Modern East Asian. The program emphasizes interregional and interdisciplinary work spanning history, literature, philosophy, cinema and cultural studies of both modern and premodern East Asia, and applicants are expected to arrive with strong skills in at least one East Asian language. The degree is research-based, culminating in an original dissertation developed with a faculty supervisor assigned by the graduate unit and confirmed before admission. Full details on program length, delivery and tuition are set out in the department's own graduate program pages and the academic calendar.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants need a master's degree with a minimum A-minus average for admission to the PhD; a direct-entry route from a bachelor's degree is available with a minimum A-minus average in courses in the relevant discipline. Applicants must arrive with strong skills in at least one East Asian language. A faculty supervisor is identified before admission and assigned by the graduate unit. The program does not require standardized admission tests.

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Founded: 1827
Students: 103,140
QS rank: #32
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Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does East Asian Studies (PhD) award?

University of Toronto awards a Doctorate in the field of Asian Studies on completion of this programme.

How much does East Asian Studies (PhD) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 9,240 per year (CAD 8,448 per year for local students).

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