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Asian Studies (2 years, 120 EC)
Are you thinking about studying the 2-year Asian Studies programme? Learn more and watch this short programme presentation!
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Extracurricular
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Bonnie TillandFaculty of Humanities
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Daniel LeeFaculty of Humanities
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AMT Network
Below you can find an overview of our network.
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Contact
If you have a question, there are various ways to get in touch with us.
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Education
Overview of the Asia Programmes offered at Leiden University.
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Associates
Associates of Leiden University Center for Intercultural Philosophy
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LUCDH Affiliated Researchers
LUCDH is creating a community of LU scholars researching in Digital Humanities. A selection of their DH Projects are listed on this page. If you are an Affiliated member and would like your project listed here or would like to be an Affiliated member, please email us at lucdh@hum.leidenuniv.nl
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About the programme
The MA Asian Studies East Asian Studies offers focused study of China, Japan or Korea. You can study the country of your choice from an expansive number of disciplinary perspectives including history, literature, art, art history, sociology, anthropology, media, cultural studies, religious studies,…
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People
Overview of the Leiden Asia staff per area or country.
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Writing the History of Nationalism
What is nationalism and how can we study it from a historical perspective? Writing the History of Nationalism answers this question by examining eleven historical approaches to nationalism studies in theory and practice.
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Extracurricular
Get the most out of your studies at Leiden University by taking part in our extracurricular activities.
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Florence BellemontLeiden University Libraries
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Kattelijn AertseFaculty of Humanities
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JEDI Fund 2023
On this page you will find more information about the selected projects of the Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Fund for 2023.
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Admission requirements
To be eligible for Global Asian Studies at Leiden University, you must meet the following admission requirements.
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What soy sauce can teach us about the history of South Korea
‘Three books published within a year – that happens only once in a lifetime!’ This was the reaction of Katarzyna Cwiertka, Professor of Modern Japan Studies at Leiden University, on the publication of Cuisine, Colonialism and Cold War, one of her three new books. The book sketches the colonisation of…
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Student life
Your time at Leiden is about more than just studying. Some of your best experiences will stem from being a part of our lively and diverse student community, as well as from life in the beautiful city of Leiden.
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Asian Studies (MA)
The Master’s in Asian Studies at Leiden University is your opportunity to earn a specialised qualification from one of the leading centres for Asian studies in Europe.
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ERC Starting Grants of 1.5 million euros for two Leiden researchers
Professor of Korean Studies Remco Breuker has been awarded a subsidy from the European Research Council to study the dispute between both Koreas and China on the history of Manchuria. Political scientist Daniela Stockmann will be examining the role of social media and how the Chinese authorities handle…
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Education
LIAS faculty teach and carry out thesis supervision in many programs.
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Maps That Made History: 1000 Years of World History in 100 Old Maps
1000 Years of World History in 100 Old Maps.
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Agnieszka Smiatacz
Faculty of Humanities
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This was the Leiden Asia Year
2017 was the Leiden Asia Year. Leiden has had connections with Asia and built up extensive knowledge of the continent over many centuries. This Leiden-Asia link has been in the spotlight for the past year.
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North East Asia
Leiden University has a long tradition of Asian language education. Chinese, Japanese and Korean partners are essential in providing a practical side of learning education.
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Taking Up Space: Waste and Waste Labor in Developing South Korea
On 25 January 2024 H.J. Pak successfully defended a doctoral thesis and graduated.
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Extracurricular
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Prepare for your studies
You’ve been accepted! Leiden University looks forward to welcoming you as a new student. Your next step is to prepare for your studies. Below you can find some tips to help you get a head start as you embark on your studies at Leiden University.
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Extracurricular
Get the most out of your studies at Leiden University by taking part in our extracurricular activities.
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Extracurricular
Get the most out of your studies at Leiden University by taking part in our extracurricular activities.
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Extracurricular
Get the most out of your studies at Leiden University by taking part in our extracurricular activities.
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Information activities
Get to know us through our online and in-person events for prospective students!
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Collaboration in priority regions
Our ambition to contribute to society and the world, searching to solutions to the global challenges of our time, can only be achieved with solid relationships worldwide.
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Fieldwork in North Korea
It is difficult to get access to North Korea. That makes scientific fieldwork very difficult. Korea expert Valérie Gelézeau shared her experiences during a lunch lecture at the International Institute for Asian Studies (IIAS) on 16 February.
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Dutch involvement in labour exploitation in North Korea, China and Pakistan
Clothes by big Western brands that are on sale in Dutch shops are sometimes made by North Korean workers. The Dutch state is co-financer of a motorway that is being built in Pakistan by exploited workers. These are the conclusions of a report published by the LeidenAsiaCentre on 2 April.
- Diplomacy in the Asia-Pacific
- Domestic Diplomacy
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Assyrians were more 'homely' than we thought
Archaeologist Victor Klinkenberg examined an old Assyrian settlement in Syria, near to the IS stronghold Raqqa. 'Social life was more important than military life.' PhD defence 27 October.
- Volume 18 (2023)
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Yoonai HanFaculty of Humanities
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Rahel PlassenFaculty of Humanities
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Mischa CramerFaculty of Humanities
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Flora SmitFaculty of Humanities
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Marte BoonenFaculty of Humanities
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Helena Hanhikangas
Faculty of Humanities
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East Asian Studies (MA) (60EC)
The master’s in East Asian Studies, a specialisation within the master's of Asian Studies, combines an exceptional range of courses with advanced language training and outstanding resources and expertise.