Bachelor in East Asian Studies (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $58,500 per year..

The East Asian Studies programme at Ursinus College integrates language, history, and culture with a focus on China. Students engage with authentic materials and native-speaking language assistants throughout their coursework. The curriculum emphasizes practical language skills and cultural understanding through structured language training and interdisciplinary study. Study abroad opportunities are available for summer, semester, and full-year periods.

Focus areas include Chinese language, Chinese history, Chinese society, Chinese culture, East Asian studies, International relations.

The programme requires a total of 36 credits, including language courses, core East Asian Studies classes, and electives. Students complete a capstone experience through CHN-492W, a writing-intensive research course.

Graduates pursue roles in international business, government agencies, education, and cultural institutions with a focus on East Asia.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submission of official transcripts 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 87% of applicants.

Ursinus College builds its academic experience around undergraduate research and collaborative learning. Students work with faculty on projects such as soil health, materials science, whale research, and the physiological adaptations associated with strength and conditioning programs and competitive sport. Academic options also include music, media and communications studies, and business-related study. A new sports management major launches in fall 2026, combining business fundamentals with the cultural and organizational dynamics of sport.

Applied learning connects coursework with professional preparation. Through APEX, students take part in experiential opportunities, career development, and innovation centers such as the Civic Spark Policy Lab and the Sports and Humanity Hub. First-year students can build career skills during Experiential Learning Week, which includes more than 50 on- and off-campus professional shadowing opportunities. The Bloomberg Lab in Myrin Library supports student financial research and professional preparation.

Students study and live in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, with opportunities to participate in nearly 100 clubs and organizations, Greek life, music ensembles, and leadership activities. International students can pursue internships, service learning, research, and field work overseas through faculty-led programs and direct enrollment global partnerships. The college also connects students with opportunities beyond campus, including work in Montgomery County and visits to Philadelphia-area organizations.