Live with other incoming freshmen who share your interest in Japanese, Chinese and Korean culture and language in the World of East Asian Studies. You will connect with departmental faculty and other freshmen through a one-credit Freshmen Seminar class, and a variety of cultural and social activities.
UAlbany has many study abroad opportunities in East Asia. Choose from summer, winter, semester, or year long programs! Financial aid packages are applicable, and there are also scholarships available.
Recent News
UAlbany Professor Explores South Korea’s Military Modernization through Fulbright Award
Peter Banseok Kwon, associate professor of Korean Studies in the Department of East Asian Studies at UAlbany, is in South Korea researching the history of the nation’s defense industry through a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for the 2024-25 academic year.
Noteworthy: Research grants, awards and publications
The latest developments on University at Albany faculty and staff who are receiving research grants, awards and other noteworthy attention.
2024 President’s Excellence Awards Conferred
At his annual Spring University Address, President Havidán Rodríguez announced the winners of the 2024 President’s Excellence Awards.
Noteworthy: Research grants, awards and publications
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Sociology Professor Tapped for SUNY Civic Education and Discourse Fellowship
Angie Chug was one of 10 faculty members across SUNY named to the fellowship program, designed to boost civic engagement and discourse among students, faculty and staff.
Department of East Asian Studies, College of Arts and Sciences
Humanities 210
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12222
United States
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By Phone: Monday, Thursday & Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.