East Asian Religion, Thought, and Culture BA
University of California, Berkeley · Berkeley, United States
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University of California, Berkeley · Berkeley, United States
East Asian Religion, Thought, and Culture BA
Undergraduate · Social
About this programme
The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures offers an undergraduate major in East Asian Religion, Thought, and Culture. This major is designed to give students a deep understanding of the philosophical and religious traditions central to East Asia's diverse cultures. The curriculum emphasizes a comprehensive approach that includes rigorous training in the texts, languages, and cultural contexts of East Asian societies. Students will explore how these age-old traditions influence modern societies and how they can be integrated into various humanistic disciplines. This major aims to cultivate a nuanced appreciation of East Asia’s rich intellectual heritage and contemporary relevance. Honors Program Students who demonstrate exceptional academic ability can undertake an honors thesis. Details on requirements and application procedures are under the Major Requirements tab.
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Field
- Social
- Duration
- 4 years · Normative program length from the UC Berkeley catalog (Coursedog programLength field); expressed in months.
- Tuition
- $55,162 / year
- English
- IELTS 6.5 · TOEFL iBT 80
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Intake
- Fall
Visa
- Visa required
- F-1 Academic Student
- Application fee
- USD 185 (MRV application fee)
- Processing time
- 4 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (1)
- Boren ScholarshipsPartial funding · Deadline 2027-01-27