Bachelor in Asian Studies/Civilization (Bachelor's)

At Union College, tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $61,200..

Graduates are ready for careers in international relations, cultural institutions, and global business with skills in Asian languages and societies. The programme centers on China and Japan using courses in art, music, politics, and economics. Students study languages and experience cultures firsthand, including time spent studying in Asia. The curriculum combines humanities and social sciences to build strong cross-cultural understanding.

Focus areas include China, Japan, Art History, Music, Political Science, Economics.

The major requires 36 credits distributed across core courses, language study, and electives in humanities and social sciences. Students complete a capstone project or senior thesis in their final year.

Graduates pursue careers in international organizations, education, law, and global business with a focus on Asia.

Applicants must submit high school transcripts and standardized test scores. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is recommended. Additional materials include a personal statement and letters of recommendation.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 44% of applicants.

Union College's identity is captured in its name: things come together. Liberal arts, engineering and entrepreneurship share the same academic setting, creating opportunities for students to explore different interests and combine areas of study. The college offers more than 62 areas of study, with academic work extending beyond the classroom through research alongside faculty.

Research is part of the experience across majors. Students work with faculty in laboratories, archives, studios and field settings. This hands-on approach applies to a broad range of subjects and gives students opportunities to develop questions, investigate ideas and connect academic learning with practical work. Union also prepares students for life after college through its focus on career outcomes.

The campus is in Schenectady, a New York city with restaurants and cafes, shops and boutiques, theaters and events. Hiking, biking and skiing are available minutes from campus, giving students access to outdoor activities as well as city amenities. More than 130 clubs and organizations cover interests from beekeeping and off-road racing to music festivals and movie nights. International students joining Union enter a community where academic exploration, research, student activities and the surrounding city all form part of daily life.