October 31, 2025

Study Abroad Programs: East Asian Studies

East Asian Studies is an interdisciplinary field that focuses on the cultures, history, languages, and societies of East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea. This field of study encompasses a wide range of topics, from ancient history to contemporary politics, and from language learning to cultural immersion. Programs in East Asian Studies typically offer a rigorous curriculum that includes language study, area studies, and disciplinary courses in fields such as history, literature, anthropology, and political science.

For students interested in studying East Asian Studies abroad, there are numerous options available. Many universities offer semester or year-long programs that allow students to immerse themselves in the language and culture of East Asia. These programs often feature homestays or other forms of cultural immersion, as well as opportunities to study at local universities and engage in fieldwork and research projects. Additionally, many study abroad providers offer specialized programs in East Asian Studies, which may include language study, cultural excursions, and academic coursework. Students interested in East Asian Studies are encouraged to research their options thoroughly and to seek out programs that align with their academic and personal goals.

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Study Abroad Reviews for Ewha Womans University: Seoul -  International Co-ed Summer College
Ewha Womans University: Seoul - International Co-ed Summer College

As Korea's oldest international CO-ED summer program, Ewha ISC brings together an incredibly diverse group of students to experience the best of Korea through academic stu...

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Study Abroad Reviews for Hellenic International Studies in the Arts - HISA: Koh Samui Island - Discover Thailand
Hellenic International Studies in the Arts - HISA: Koh Samui Island - Discover Thailand

Athena's partner institution, Hellenic International Studies in the Arts (HISA), with its main campus in Greece, has expanded to the Far East. The institution brings toge...

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Study Abroad Reviews for Yonsei University: Wonju - EastAsia International College
Yonsei University: Wonju - EastAsia International College

EastAsia International College (EIC) was founded by Yonsei University's Wonju campus as a special program to develop professionals to play leading roles in the global age ...

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Study Abroad Reviews for Mandarin Zone School: Beijing - Chinese Language Study
Mandarin Zone School: Beijing - Chinese Language Study

Located in Sanlitun, the embassies’ area of Beijing, Mandarin Zone Schools a private Chinese language school that provides effective language training as well as other cul...

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Study Abroad Reviews for National Central University: Zhongli - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
National Central University: Zhongli - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

National Central University was originally founded in Nanjing, China in 1915. NCU had later developed into a renowned academic institution with comprehensive programs and ...

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Study Abroad Reviews for Nagoya University of Foreign Studies: Nisshin - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Nagoya University of Foreign Studies: Nisshin - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

Nagoya University of Foreign Studies, is located in Nisshin, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. It was established in 1988...

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Study Abroad Reviews for Yonsei University at Wonju: Yonsei Global Village Program
Yonsei University at Wonju: Yonsei Global Village Program

The Global Village (GV) Program is an expansion of the student exchange program in which international exchange students will take part in the cultural internship p...

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5 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University / XJTLU: Suzhou - Summer Schools
Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University / XJTLU: Suzhou - Summer Schools

Summer and Language CoursesXJTLU short courses offer you the opportunity to delve into Chinese culture, society and language.Experience China in the summer, or master the ...

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Study Abroad Reviews for Academic Explorers Ltd: Beijing -  Martial Arts and Mandarin in China
Academic Explorers Ltd: Beijing - Martial Arts and Mandarin in China

Traditional Chinese martial arts and philosophy form the heart of the Academic Explorers (AE) study abroad program. Each student in the AE program experiences a uniquely i...

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Study Abroad Reviews for Global Learning Opportunities: Winter Southeast Asia
Global Learning Opportunities: Winter Southeast Asia

The Executive Experience AbroadWinter Southeast Asia provides unique opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students looking to expand their international busin...

4.9

17 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for American Councils (ACTR): Taiwan Intensive Summer Language Program (TISLP)
American Councils (ACTR): Taiwan Intensive Summer Language Program (TISLP)

The Taiwan Intensive Summer and Semester Language Programs (TISLP) enables dedicated students of Mandarin Chinese to make substantial language gains over the course of sum...

4.8

6 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for CIEE: Tokyo - Summer Japanese Studies
CIEE: Tokyo - Summer Japanese Studies

Tokyo is known for its outstanding modern and avant-garde features but peppered throughout this mega-metropolis are hotspots of Japanese culture and tradition. Spend six w...

3.8

2 reviews