Master of Arts in Regional Studies - East Asia
Applying to MARSEA
Application to the MARSEA program should be made through the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). Applications are due no later than April 1 for the fall semester and October 1 for the spring semester. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the deadline.
Applicants must apply online at http://www.columbia.edu/cu/gsas/.
Applicants may submit hard copies of letters of evaluation online. Transcripts and standardized test scores should be submitted as hard copy.
Questions regarding the admissions process should be directed to the GSAS Office of Admissions at 212-854-4737 (general number) or gsas-admit@columbia.edu.
Please direct application materials sent by mail to:
Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Columbia University
107 Low Memorial Library, MC 4304
535 West 116th Street
New York, NY 10027
U.S.A.
- GSAS Statistical Information Form
- Application for Admission
- Application Fee
- Statement of Academic Purpose
- Transcripts (in sealed envelopes)
- Fellowship Statement
- Three Letters of Evaluation (in sealed envelopes, if not submitted online)
- Three Self-Addressed Envelopes (no stamps necessary) for paper application only
- GRE Scores
- TOEFL Scores (for non-native English speakers)
American Language Program (ALP)
For students who wish to improve their written or spoken English language skills, courses are available during the summer and academic year at Columbia's American Language Program. more
Financial Aid
Although Columbia offers no scholarship aid for the MARSEA program, U.S. students can apply for graduate loans and the Federal Work-Study Program. International students are encouraged to seek outside funding.
For information on graduate loans and the Federal Work-Study Program, contact the GSAS Office of Financial Aid at 212-854-4737 (general number) or http://www.columbia.edu/cu/gsas.