Vancouver,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Asian Studies in Vancouver Canada | The University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia
|
Vancouver Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
9,690
(c. USD6,954.96)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
UBC's Asian Studies Department stands as Canada's premier institution for Asian Studies and is recognized among the top programs in North America. The Department grants PhD degrees in Asian Studies, supporting diverse regional and disciplinary research.
With over 20 graduate faculty members, along with numerous tenure-track instructors and lecturers, the department offers extensive expertise. More than 60 graduate students focus on Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and South Asian Studies, designing personalized programs that span humanities disciplines such as linguistics, literature, history, philosophy, religious studies, and visual/popular culture. Language instruction includes Cantonese, Modern and Classical Chinese, Hindi/Urdu, Modern and Classical Japanese, Korean, Persian, Punjabi, and Sanskrit.
As a center for Asia-related research, the department facilitates collaborative projects, lecture series, workshops, and professional development initiatives. These opportunities enable students to deepen their knowledge, explore their interests, and build global academic networks. The department also welcomes postdoctoral fellows and visiting scholars. Beyond the guaranteed four-year funding for PhD candidates, the program provides additional financial support and resources for research endeavors.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants for the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) must have completed one of the following requirements prior to admission: a master's degree (or equivalent) from an approved institution, with clear evidence of research ability or potential and a minimum overall average in the B+ grade range (76-79% at UBC) in all graduate courses; a bachelor's degree, with one year of study in a master's program with 12 credits of first-class average, of which, normally, 9 credits must be at the 500 level or above and at least 9 credits must be of first-class standing, and clear evidence of research ability or potential. Transfer directly into a doctoral program is normally accomplished after the first year of study and will not be permitted after the completion of the second year in a master's program; or in exceptional cases, applicants who hold an honours bachelor's degree with an overall average in the A grade range and who demonstrate advanced research ability may be granted direct admission to a doctoral degree program on recommendation of the admitting graduate program and approval of the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies.
English Language Proficiency Requirement
Acceptable English language proficiency tests for applicants to graduate studies are: TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 90 overall with a minimum score of 22 in Reading & Listening and a minimum score of 21 in Writing & Speaking (Internet version); minimum score of 22 in Reading & Listening and a minimum score of 21 in Writing (paper version); or IELTS (International English Language Testing Service): minimum overall band score of 6.5, with no individual component score less than 6.0; or MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery): minimum overall score of 85, with a final score of 3 in the speaking test.
Tuition
CAD
9,690