How do I apply to the Asian Studies M.A. program?

The first step to applying to the Master's program is doing an online application and submitting the $60 application fee. Then you will need to send the following materials to the department: your statement of purpose, 3 recommendations, 2 official grade transcripts and GRE/TOEFL scores. All questions regarding the application process can be found at the Graduate Division Website: http://www.graddiv.ucsb.edu

What kinds of financial aid are available?

There are 4 basic types of funding available to our students. They are: (1) fellowships & departmental grants, (2) student academic appointments, (3) need based aid and (4) extramural funding. For more information on applying and eligibility see our Fiances page or use the link to the left to the graduate financial pages.

What are the deadlines for admission and financial assistance?

• The deadline for admission with consideration for financial assistance is December 15th
• The deadline for admission without consideration for financial assistance is April 1st.

Where can I find information for international applicants?

Information specific to International applicants can be found on the graduate division site at www.graddiv.ucsb.edu/admissions/international/. It gives you information on expenses, visas and the Office of International Students and Scholars.

Where can I get information about being a Teaching Assistant?

There are two ways that students become Teaching Assistants in the East Asian Languages department. The first is as part of a financial aid package offered to incoming graduate students in the Asian Studies M.A. program. The second is department need based assignments which happen throughout the year. Students who get positions in the second way are usually selected by the language directors of each language (Chinese, Japanese & Korean). These students can come from any department on campus as long as they meet the instructor's qualifications and class needs. You can find more about teaching assistant positions on the graduate division site at www.id.ucsb.edu/IC/TA/hdbk/main.html.

How do I plan a visit to the department?

We encourage and enjoy visits from students who have an interest and desire in Asian Studies. Students who are interested in seeing our department and campus are asked contact the department to schedule a time to meet faculty members in their field of interest and have a tour of the campus arranged for them.

How do I declare residency?

Students may establish residence for fee purposes in California if they are a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or other immigrant, or a nonimmigrant who is not precluded from establishing a domicile in the U.S. This includes nonimmigrants who hold valid visas of the following types: A, E, G, H1, H4, I, K, L, N, NATO, O1, O3, R, or V. Three things are needed to establish residency, they are: (1) Establish a physical presence in California more than one calendar year , (2) Demonstrate through objective documentation that your physical presence was coupled with the intent to make California your permanent home, and (3) Students under the age of 24 who did not attend the University prior to fall 1993 and do not have a California resident parent upon whom they are dependent will be required to meet the University's financial independence requirement in addition to the 366 day physical presence and intent requirements. For more information visit the website www.registrar.ucsb.edu/residenc.htm#who .

How do I find out about available graduate student housing?

There are many housing options available both on and off campus. University-owned or operated housing includes campus residence halls and family-student/single student apartment complexes located near campus. Community housing (private rentals) is also a popular option with graduate students, who sometimes prefer an off-campus location where they can enjoy the local culture and temporarily escape campus life. Find more information at the housing website link on the left side of this page.