Admissions and Tuition
The Master of Arts in Asian Studies (MASIA) program can propel you towards achieving your goals. Understand how and when to apply, and how to best fund your education.
At a glance
Application deadlines
Fall 2027
Fee waiver deadline: December 1, 2026
Priority deadline: January 15, 2027 – scholarship consideration
Final deadline: April 1, 2027
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Typical costs
Cost per credit*
$2,758
Total credits
36
*Tuition rates for each term are published annually, typically in February.
How to apply
To apply to the MASIA program, you must submit the application and all required materials. Please review our information to help you through the process.
Tuition
Master of Asian Studies students pay tuition at the established annual rate per credit hour of the Georgetown Office of Graduate Admissions. MASIA is a 36-credit degree program. You must enroll full-time during the first year and may enroll either part-time or full-time for the second year.
Tuition fees exclude individual health care or health insurance premiums, books and supplies, student fees, visas and any travel expenses. The Office of Revenue and Receivables provides additional information regarding tuition breakdown and student fees through the university.
Health insurance is mandatory for all full-time students, though you may be eligible to waive the health insurance fee if you already have health coverage. For more information on waiving the health insurance fee, please contact the Student Health Insurance Office.
Financial aid, scholarships and stipends
There are various opportunities for you to fund your graduate education including financial aid, scholarships and fellowships.
Merit and financial aid
Merit aid
MASIA awards a limited number of merit aid tuition scholarships to both new and continuing students with strong academic and professional qualifications. Awards are made available to domestic and international students enrolling in the program.
To apply for merit aid, please check the applicable box on your application form. Submitting your application by our January 15 deadline will maximize your chances of receiving merit aid.
Financial aid for international students
International students can find information regarding available financial aid through the Office of International Student and Scholar Services and Office of Student Financial Aid.
Office of Student Financial Aid
The Office of Student Financial Aid provides information on financial aid, part-time employment and loan programs.
Fellowships and external scholarships
Fellowships and external scholarship opportunities
There are many opportunities to fund your graduate education through fellowships and external scholarships. These are just some examples of options for which you can apply.
Opportunities for U.S. citizens
- The Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship (typical annual deadline: end of January)
- The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program (typical annual deadline: mid January)
- The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans (typical annual deadline: November 1st)
Opportunities for both U.S. citizens and non-U.S. citizens
- Fulbright Foreign Student Program (Prepare an application up to two years in advance of program attendance)
- Korea Foundation Fellowship for Graduate Students (typical dnnual deadline: January 31st)
External language study scholarships
- Boren Fellowship (typical annual deadline: January 31)
- Critical Language Scholarship Program (typical annual deadline: November 15)
- The Kathryn Davis Fellowships for Peace: Critical Languages (typical annual deadline: January 30)
Review information from the Office of Student Financial Aid for a comprehensive listing of fellowship and external scholarship opportunities.
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