About the Program

Explore the vibrant cultures of China, Japan, Korea, and the greater East Asia region with the interdisciplinary East Asian Studies program. This undergraduate program offers a broad, humanistic perspective, allowing you to explore the histories, societies, political institutions, and languages of the region. You will gain a nuanced understanding of the region’s past and present, preparing you for a wide range of careers in business, government service, or academia, or other fields.

What You'll Study

The program is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of East Asia while developing critical skills for your future. You will have the opportunity to:

• Choose Your Focus: You can pursue a general Bachelor of Arts in East Asian Studies or specialize your degree by choosing a subplan focused on China, Japan, or Korea, or East Asian Languages

• Gain Hands-On Experience Through Internships: In collaboration with Stanford Global Studies, the department supports summer internships in the U.S. and abroad. With a generous stipend and a focus on topics from arts to technology, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain real-world experience.

• Dive Deeper Into the Field: All students will have an opportunity to complete an in-depth senior capstone project on a topic of your choice, working closely with a faculty advisor. High-achieving students can apply to the Honors Program.

• Develop Core Skills: Through it all, you will gain a strong command of East Asian Studies and at least one an East Asian language and sharpen your powers of critical thinking and expression - versatile skills that will serve you well in any career path.