The Department of East Asian Studies strongly encourages students to study in a Chinese-speaking country or Japan. You can choose to participate in affiliated programs with the University of Arizona or any other program that fits your budget and your academic goals.
For information about a specific program, please follow the online links below. All University of Arizona students intending to study abroad should make an appointment with a coordinator of study abroad programs. You may also contact Dr. Maggie Camp (CHN), Dr. Kaoru Hayashi (JPN), or Dr. Sunyoung Yang (KOR) about the East Asian Studies programs.
Please note: if you choose a non-affiliated program you are responsible for having the credits transferred. The Office of Study Abroad and Student Exchange can provide information about credit transfer, funding sources, and other aspects of study abroad.
University of Arizona Affiliated Programs
Study in Taiwan
Arizona in Taiwan
Tunghai University, BEST program
- https://www.bestthu.com/s-projects-side-by-side
- https://eas.arizona.edu/undergraduate/prospective-students/chinese-language-program#study_abroad
Study in Japan
Arizona in Kyoto
Konan
- Konan Year-in-Japan Program (One-semester option also available)
- Other Study Abroad at the University of Arizona
For questions about the University of Arizona-affiliated study abroad programs, contact:
- Dr. Maggie Camp (mcamp@arizona.edu) (China/Taiwan/Hong Kong programs)
- Dr. Kaoru Hayashi (kaoruhayashi@arizona.edu) (Japan Programs)
- Dr. Sunyoung Yang (sunyoungyang@arizona.edu) (Korea programs)
Non-University of Arizona Affiliated Programs
Chinese Speaking Countries
Japan
- Association of Teachers of Japanese
This website has a comprehensive list of programs and funding sources. - Kyushu University - Asia in Today's World (ATW)
SILLC Global Award Fund
The competitive SILLC Global Award benefits University of Arizona undergraduate students in good standing who are declared majors in any of the SILLC disciplines.
Several awards are available to help fund participation in a UArizona-approved study abroad or internship abroad program. Awards of up to $1,500 are available to help fund study abroad.
More information can be found here.
CEAS Study Abroad Scholarship
Call for Applications
Eligibility:
- Currently enrolled full-time University of Arizona sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students
- 2.75 cumulative GPA
- Participant in the Arizona in Kyoto program, our affiliated program at Konan University in Japan, or any other programs approved by EAS. Please consult the EAS study abroad advisors if you have questions about whether or not the program is EAS-approved.
Award specifics:
- Amount: up to two students, $1,250 each
- Use Period: During summer 2025 programs
More information can be found here.
College of Humanities Study Abroad Scholarships
New! Fearless Inquiries Abroad Scholarships
Experience life-changing opportunities in Humanities study abroad programs! This academic year (2023-2024), the College of Humanities is launching the new Fearless Inquiries Abroad Scholarships, with support for 30 College of Humanities students to participate in transformative study abroad programs. The scholarships are part of the Fearless Inquiries Project, made possible by alumni Jacquelynn and Bennett Dorrance’s generous support of the College. The Fearless Inquiries Project is a long-term, flagship effort specifically aimed at catalyzing a national culture that prizes open discussion, independent judgment and the questioning of stubborn assumptions.
More information can be found here.
Donna Dillon Manning and Larry Horner Endowed Humanities Award for Study Abroad
Eligibility
Applicants must be a full-time undergraduate student with a major in the College of Humanities at the University of Arizona. Students must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA or greater. The award may be used to cover expenses related to study abroad, including tuition, fees and other educational expenses.
More information can be found here.