October 31, 2025

Study Abroad Programs: East Asian Languages, Literature

Studying East Asian languages and literature is a captivating experience that allows students to dive into the fascinating cultures of China, Japan, and Korea. Programs in this field are available at various universities, where students can explore language, literature, history, and culture in-depth. These programs typically offer a variety of courses taught by experienced faculty, and some also provide immersive language study opportunities to help students achieve fluency.

In addition to traditional classroom learning, many programs also offer unique cultural experiences, such as excursions to historic sites and museums, language exchange programs, and homestays with local families. These experiences enable students to fully immerse themselves in East Asian culture and gain a deep understanding of the language and its context. Moreover, studying East Asian languages and literature can also lead to exciting career opportunities, such as becoming a translator or working in international business.

Overall, students seeking to study East Asian languages and literature abroad have a wealth of options to choose from. Whether interested in Chinese, Japanese, or Korean language and culture, a program abroad in this field is an excellent way to deepen knowledge and understanding, while also having an enriching cultural experience. Reviews from past students can be a valuable resource in selecting the right program, and universities often offer a range of options to fit various academic and personal goals.

Subcategories for East Asian Languages, Literature

Chinese Language, Literature 79 programs
Japanese Language, Literature 69 programs
Korean Language, Literature 25 programs
Tibetan Language, Literature 2 programs
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East Asian Languages, Literature - Featured Programs

East Asian Languages, Literature - All Programs

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Study Abroad Reviews for Princeton University: Kanazawa - Princeton in Ishikawa (PII)
Princeton University: Kanazawa - Princeton in Ishikawa (PII)

In eight weeks, the PII program covers the curricular equivalent of one academic year of Japanese language study at Princeton University. It is a high-quality intensive pr...

4.8

3 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Sun Yat-Sen University: Guangzhou - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Sun Yat-Sen University: Guangzhou - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

Sun Yat-sen University, also known as Zhongshan University, is a public university in Guangdong, China. It was founded in 1924 by Sun Yat-sen, a revolutionary and the foun...

0.0

0 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for LIU Global: Hangzhou - Study Abroad in China
LIU Global: Hangzhou - Study Abroad in China

LIU Global’s China Center immerses Global Studies students in contemporary China, the world’s emerging economic and political giant. From a home base in Hangzhou, a city t...

0.0

0 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Connect-123: Shanghai - Volunteer/Intern in China
Connect-123: Shanghai - Volunteer/Intern in China

Connect-123 facilitates internships and volunteer programs in Shanghai, China that are tailored to you and your interests and expectations. Placements are available in bus...

0.0

0 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Critical Language Scholarship Program: CLS Japanese
Critical Language Scholarship Program: CLS Japanese

Japan has been known for decades as one of the world's cultural, technological, and economic hubs and has long drawn students fascinated with the country's combination of ...

5.0

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for University of International Business & Economics / UIBE: Beijing - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
University of International Business & Economics / UIBE: Beijing - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

The University of International Business and Economics, is a national public research university specialized in economics, finance, management, law and foreign languages e...

0.0

0 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Mandarin Taiwan Study Abroad: Semester, Summer and Individual Programs
Mandarin Taiwan Study Abroad: Semester, Summer and Individual Programs

MTSA Regular Semester programs run for three month terms starting the Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter. Each intensive language study program provides students the chance ...

4.7

3 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for ChuShan Institute: Classical Chinese Language & Traditional Culture
ChuShan Institute: Classical Chinese Language & Traditional Culture
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Short-Term program every months! Learn More

Missed True Chinese Culture? Chinese dishes plus Great Wall equal to Chinese Culture? Of course not. Neither for Mandarin. The wisdom in thousands years’ traditional Chine...

0.0

0 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Silk Road Start: Study at  Xi'an Eurasia University
Silk Road Start: Study at Xi'an Eurasia University

We offer summer and semester Chinese language and culture programs with part-time Internships Opportunities based out of Xi'an Eurasia University. Xi'an Eurasia Universit...

4.5

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for Where There Be Dragons: Summer Abroad Programs in China
Where There Be Dragons: Summer Abroad Programs in China
Beijing, China: Chongqing, China: Kunming, China plus 4 other locations

Dragons summer abroad programs in China offer the most thorough and comprehensive student travel experiences available: our courses are broader, deeper, and more encompass...

0.0

0 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for George Mason University: Japanese Language Study in Akita
George Mason University: Japanese Language Study in Akita

Experience Japanese language and culture this summer during our six-week program at Akita International University!This course is designed for students who wish to have th...

0.0

0 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for LTL Mandarin School: Learn Chinese in China
LTL Mandarin School: Learn Chinese in China

At LTL Language School, you can immerse yourself in the language like nowhere else. You will gain proficie...

4.8

6 reviews