Welcome to the University at Buffalo's
Asian Studies Program

The strength of UB's Asian Studies Program is built on the diverse interests of forty-eight affiliated faculty members from a dozen departments across the university whose teaching and research are devoted primarily to Asia. The program offers both a major and minor in Asian Studies, and several courses each semester in Asian American Studies. Asian Studies provides an array of special lectures, artistic presentations, and luncheon seminars enriching a community of students and scholars energized by Asia.

Why Study Asia?

We live in an age in which major cultures, formerly confined to particular geographical regions of the world, have a truly global reach. North America is no longer an outpost of Europe, but an invigorating composite of Asian, African, Latin, and European ingredients. Asian economies have world-wide presence, and political issues in that part of the world affect us profoundly at home. In art, theater, cinema, religion, and cuisine, Asia is here. By studying Asian civilizations and contemporary societies, we come to understand a significant part of humanity and acquire insight into ourselves.

Career Options

Students who major in Asian Studies find job opportunities in international business, government service, nongovernmental organizations, and the arts. Some go on to professional schools in such fields as management, finance, diplomacy, and law. Others pursue graduate degrees in a variety of disciplines and enter Asia-related academic careers. A recent report by Nightly Business News on PBS stated that Asia-related careers will be in high demand over the next century.

The Asian Studies Program in conjunction with Career Services, and International Education Week recently organized a forum to acquaint students with Asia-related career opportunities. To view the recording of this event, please visit mms://mediastream.buffalo.edu/Content/as/WorkingInAsia.wmv

Asian Studies Program Current Information

Triveni Cultural and Music Performances

Wedding Album - A Play by Girish Karnad Saturday, May 19th

Strings Attached - A Violin Veena Duo Friday, Jun 1st, 2012

Experience China After-School Program is now open for registration

The 2011 Fall Asian Studies Program Newsletter is now available. Catch up on program news, updates and latest events

Find out about upcoming Chinese language classes offered through UB's Confucius Institute

For more great Asia-related events, visit the Events page of our website.