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The Global Asia Studies (GAS) program offers interdisciplinary undergraduate degrees that allow students to deeply explore Asia within its evolving global and diasporic framework, both historically and contemporarily. Through these programs, students gain expertise in innovative Humanities approaches and theoretical perspectives drawn from multiple academic fields. GAS connects scholarly research on Asia with Toronto's thriving Asian communities via engaging co-curricular and extracurricular activities that foster meaningful experiential learning grounded in social responsibility. The curriculum covers diverse themes including gender studies, migration patterns, religious traditions, economic development, and nationalist movements across regions from mainland China to Tamil societies.
Both the Specialist and Major Programs in Global Asia Studies cater to students seeking comprehensive, cross-disciplinary understanding of Asia, equipping them with valuable knowledge for diverse professional paths.
Students from different countries should have qualifications equivalent to Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Six 4U/M courses, including:
English Language Requirements
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): The minimum requirement is an overall band of 6.5, with no band below 6.0.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): The minimum scores required for the different TOEFL tests are:
Internet-based Test:
Minimum Requirement: total score of 100 + 22 on Writing
Discretionary Range: total score 89-99 + 22 on Writing
Cambridge Assessment English C1: Advanced or C2: Proficiency: A minimum overall score of 180, with at least 170 in each component.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): The minimum score required to meet our English facility requirement is an overall score of 70 and no part below 60.
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTEST): The minimum requirement is a total score of 4.5, and no part below 4.