Bachelor in Asian Studies/Civilization (Bachelor's)

At Lafayette College, tuition is Tuition for the 2015-2016 academic year was $52,000 per year..

The Asian Studies programme at Lafayette College is a full-time on-campus major offered over four years. It combines coursework in history, politics, religion, and the arts across multiple Asian regions with sustained language training. Students engage with Asia through interdisciplinary lenses, focusing on regional diversity and historical context. The programme emphasizes critical analysis of Western perceptions of Asian societies.

Focus areas include History of Asia, Political Systems in Asia, Religious Traditions in Asia, Asian Fine Arts, Language Training, Social Structures in Asia.

The major requires 36 credits distributed across core courses, language study, and electives. Students must complete a senior thesis or capstone project in their final year.

Graduates pursue roles in international relations, government service, education, and non-profit organizations with a focus on Asia.

Applicants must meet Lafayette College's general admission requirements. A strong academic record in humanities and social sciences is expected. Submission of transcripts, standardized test scores, and a personal statement is required.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 31% of applicants.

Lafayette College’s 200-year legacy is rooted in the liberal arts and shaped by faculty, students, staff, and alumni. Its interdisciplinary curriculum combines liberal arts and engineering, allowing students to build programs across 51 majors and 41 minors. Undergraduate research, innovation, the arts, community engagement, and Division I athletics provide additional ways to develop interests beyond the classroom.

The college is located at 730 High St. in Easton, Pennsylvania. Most students live on campus, creating a residential setting for academic and social life. Student clubs and organizations, athletics, creative activities, and community engagement give students several ways to participate in campus life. Lafayette also offers study-abroad opportunities for students who want to continue their education internationally.

For international students, the college includes students from 60 countries alongside students from 44 states and territories. The campus offers an undergraduate environment connected to both liberal arts and engineering, with faculty mentorship and opportunities for discovery. Applicants can contact Lafayette’s admissions team, request information, visit campus, or apply online as they consider joining the college’s third century.