East Asian Studies

The Master’s Degree Programme in East Asian Studies (EAST) offered by the Centre for East Asian Studies (CEAS) at the University of Turku gives a unique opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge about the dynamic societies of contemporary East Asia: China, Japan, South Korea and North Korea, taught by academic staff with wide and versatile knowledge on East Asia. The Master’s Degree Programme in East Asian Studies provides multidisciplinary expertise in East Asian contemporary history, politics, and societies as well training in social science research methods and East Asian languages (Chinese, Korean, Japanese). Students acquire knowledge on national, regional, and international issues in East Asia, and strengthen their language proficiency in one or more East Asian languages as part of the degree. Students further develop their research skills by pursuing their own research project, the Master’s thesis (pro gradu).The EAST Programme prepares students to enter international public, private, and third sector professions. Students also become qualified to apply to Ph.D. programmes and pursue an academic career. Tuition feesTuition fees are charged from citizens of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland. Tuition fees are not charged from citizens of EU/EEA/Switzerland nor from holders of certain residence permit types. The tuition fee for the Master's Degree Programme in East Asian Studies is 10000 euros / academic year. There are no scholarships covering the tuition fee for the first year. However, you can get a 50 % scholarship based on your studies completed at the University of Turku for the next study year, if you meet the given requirements. For master's degree students there is also an Early Bird discount for the tuition fee available. More information about the tuition fees and scholarships: https://www.utu.fi/en/study-at-utu/scholarships-and-tuition-feesAdditional information about the degree programme.

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1. Autumn 2026

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