Graduate Resources

The Institute serves graduate students focused on East Asian studies throughout the university, offering a range of resources including events, funding for East Asian studies, and information on career opportunities.

Internship and Professional Opportunities
A listing of academic and professional opportunities in East Asian affairs for current Columbia students. more

East Asia Courses at the Graduate Level
Graduate level East Asian studies courses are offered by Weatherhead East Asian Institute faculty members and other instructors in a variety of schools and academic departments across the university. more

East Asian Language Programs
Information on language courses in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Tibetan, and Vietnamese. more

East Asian Regional Concentration within the School of International and Public Affairs
Students already enrolled in Columbia's School of International and Public Affairs, may complete an East Asian Regional Concentration which requires six graduate level East Asia courses (at least 3 credits each) and second year proficiency in an East Asian language. more

Funding for East Asian Studies
The Institute offers funding for language acquisition, research projects, internships, and dissertation write-up during the summer and academic year to selected Columbia graduate students committed to professional and academic engagement with East Asia. more

Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship Fund (SYLFF) Program
The SYLFF program at Columbia provides fellowship to current students "concentrating in the study of the Pacific Basin region...who have demonstrated high potential for future leadership in international affairs, in public life as well as in private endeavor" through generous funding from The Nippon Foundation. more

Student Groups
A number of independent student groups focused on East Asia are active in generating programming for the Columbia University community. more

Study Abroad Programs
A listing of study abroad programs in East Asia. more

Weatherhead East Asian Institute Certificate
Students already enrolled in a masters or doctoral program at Columbia (excluding regional studies), may complete a Weatherhead East Asian Institute Certificate in Chinese, Japanese, or Korean Studies. The basic requirements are the completion of seven graduate level East Asia courses (at least 3 credits each), and fourth year proficiency in Chinese, Japanese, or Korean.
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