Programme Highlights:
12:00 noon (GMT +8), November 27, 2026Second round:
12:00 noon (GMT +8), February 26, 2027Third round:
12:00 noon (GMT +8), April 14, 2027
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Overview
The Master of Arts in East Asian Studies (MAEAS) at the University of Hong Kong represents a premier postgraduate opportunity to develop expertise in one of the world's most dynamic and influential regions.
By integrating rigorous interdisciplinary scholarship in East Asian politics, economy, society and culture with in-person international experience, the MAEAS equips graduates with essential analytical skills and regional knowledge.
Students study with leading scholars of East Asia at HKU and have an opportunity to engage with the global intellectual community as a wide array of visiting scholars come to campus. Students to develop their own scholarly connections as they organize their own international research symposium. Students are also invited to join educational field trips in East Asia and globally.
This program is suitable for students pursuing doctoral studies in the humanities and social sciences, as well as those seeking competitive professional roles in international organizations, business, or academia.
Admission requires an advanced level of proficiency in Japanese, Korean, or Russian, ensuring that all cohorts possess the linguistic foundation necessary for in-depth regional engagement.
Medium of Instruction
English and East Asian target languages
Entrance Requirements
A good Bachelor’s degree with a major in in Japanese, Korean, East Asian Studies or related disciplines, including, but not limited to Anthropology, Cultural Studies, History, Linguistics, Literature, Media Studies, Politics, and Sociology.
Applicants shall submit a valid language proficiency test certificate demonstrating that they have attained the required level of proficiency in one of the following languages:
For Japanese: Level N2 or above in the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)
For Korean: Level 4 or above in the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK)
For Russian: Level II or above in the Test of Russian as a Foreign Language (TORFL)
Candidates may be required to take a qualifying test and attend an interview conducted via Zoom.
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Faculty
The Faculty strives to attract and nurture outstanding scholars and students from around the world through excellence and innovation in teaching and learning, research, and knowledge exchange. We are dedicated to fulfilling our mission to produce graduates with highly developed analytical, linguistic, critical and creative skills, for leadership and success in their professional and life endeavours.
The Faculty is committed to serving the lifelong learning needs of the community. Information on our top-quality taught postgraduate programmes are available in the programme websites.
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Contacts
If you have any inquiries regarding the programme or faculty, please do not hesitate to reach out to us using the contact methods provided below:
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