As the emerging global power, there is certainly much to gain from studying abroad in Asia.
Its cities and universities are modern, vibrant and constantly buzzing with activity. Regardless of which country you pick, the world’s largest and most populous continent will give you a diverse experience and insight into Asian studies.
Below, are recommended programs for Interdisciplinary majors with a concentration of Asian Studies. These programs will allow you to take a full load of courses that will fulfill your degree requirements.
*This is not an exhaustive list.
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ISA Seoul: STEM, Social Sciences & Liberal Arts |
UT in Tokyo:Kansai Gaidai University |
Mahidol University International College |
| Program Type: UT Affiliate
Program Location: Seoul, South Korea |
Program Type: UT Exchange
Program Location: Tokyo, Japan Program Features: Internship placements available; Independent study options |
Program Type: UT Exchange
Program Location: Nakhonpathom, Thailand
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| Quick Look: With over 20 million people residing in the Seoul metropolitan area, the capital of South Korea is truly a modern, cosmopolitan, and dazzling city. | Quick Look: Live in Japan’s cosmopolitan and largest city and study alongside international and Japanese students. In Tokyo, the modern meets the traditional and history meets the future. | Quick Look: Study in English with optional Thai courses in one of Thailand’s oldest universities in a thriving campus town and residential suburb of Bangkok, and surrounded by a wealth of attractions. |
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UTK Pop Culture in Japan |
CIEE Summer Korean Studies |
UT in Tokyo(Japan ICU) |
| Program Type: UT Faculty-directed
Program Location: Kobe, Japan
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Program Type: UT Affiliate
Program Location: Seoul, South Korea |
Program Type: UT Exchange
Program Locations: Tokyo, Japan |
| Quick Look: Live in the exciting port city of Kobe as a base, and travel easily to six other major cities–Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Himeji, Hiroshima, and Tokyo–to explore popular culture in Japan. | Quick Look: A modern mega-city yet firmly rooted in ancient traditions, Seoul makes an intriguing summer destination to explore culture, business practices, and Korean language at Yonsei University. | Quick Look: Live in Japan’s vibrant and largest city and study alongside international and Japanese students choosing from courses in both English and Japanese. |



